Nutrition, Food and Diet in Health and Longevity: We Eat What We Are

Rattan, Suresh; Kaur, Gurcharan

doi:10.3390/nu14245376

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“…A person's good nutritional status shows a balance in nutrition. A balanced nutritional intake cannot be met by consuming only one type of food, but rather by consuming a variety of food ingredients [37]. There will be a variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients if one consumes a variety of foods [38], and phytochemicals that can help prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease [36].…”

Section: Factors Affecting Nutritional Balancementioning

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Nutrition transition era: how does nutritional balance of West Sumatra fishermen’s families perform?

Yuliana,

Fatimah,

Tasrif

et al. 2023

IJPHS

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The purpose of this study is to observe the nutritional balance of fisherman's families in the Mandeh area of West Sumatra, Indonesia, in terms of food diversity, a clean and healthy lifestyle, physical activity, and nutritional status during the nutritional transition period. The sample size was 119 fishermen's families from the Mandeh area who were chosen randomly. An interview method that included a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements was used as the data collection technique. The interaction trend of nutritional status with food diversity, a clean and healthy lifestyle, and physical activity was seen by Chi-square analysis. The results found a significant relationship between physical activity and the nutritional status of fishermen's families, with a p-value of 0.020. Meanwhile, there was no correlation between food diversity, a clean and healthy lifestyle, and nutritional status (p>0.05). Additionally, nutritional problems, particularly obesity and malnutrition cases in fishermen's families in the Mandeh area of West Sumatera during the nutritional transition period, require attention; for instance, increasing prevention strategies to maintain nutritional balance.

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Section: Factors Affecting Nutritional Balancementioning

confidence: 99%

Nutrition transition era: how does nutritional balance of West Sumatra fishermen’s families perform?

Yuliana,

Fatimah,

Tasrif

et al. 2023

IJPHS

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“…The daily diet provides varying amounts of polyphenols, which are concentrated in plant-based products such as fruits, vegetables, spices, nuts, cocoa, tea, and extra virgin olive oil. Some plant sources are particularly rich in polyphenols, which are extracted, concentrated, and marketed for their health benefits [ 2 ]. Examples of polyphenol-rich plant extracts include those from artichoke.…”

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Functional and Therapeutic Potential of Cynara scolymus in Health Benefits

Porro,

Benameur,

Cianciulli

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Dietary supplements enriched with bioactive compounds represent a promising approach to influence physiological processes and enhance longevity and overall health. Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus serves as a functional food supplement with a high concentration of bioactive compounds, which offers various health-promoting benefits. Several chronic diseases have metabolic, genetic, or inflammatory origins, which are frequently interconnected. Pharmacological treatments, although effective, often result in undesirable side effects. In this context, preventive approaches are gaining increased attention. Recent literature indicates that the consumption of bioactive compounds in the diet can positively influence the organism’s biological functions. Polyphenols, well-known for their health benefits, are widely recognized as valuable compounds in preventing/combating various pathologies related to lifestyle, metabolism, and aging. The C. scolymus belonging to the Asteraceae family, is widely used in the food and herbal medicine fields for its beneficial properties. Although the inflorescences (capitula) of the artichoke are used for food and culinary purposes, preparations based on artichoke leaves can be used as an active ingredient in herbal medicines. Cynara scolymus shows potential benefits in different domains. Its nutritional value and health benefits make it a promising candidate for improving overall well-being. C. scolymus exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, liver-protective, bile-expelling, antimicrobial, and lipid-lowering neuroprotective properties. Different studies demonstrate that oxidative stress is the leading cause of the onset and progression of major human health disorders such as cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, and cancer diseases. The large amount of polyphenol found in C. scolymus has an antioxidant activity, enabling it to neutralize free radicals, preventing cellular damage. This reduces the subsequent risk of developing conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, these polyphenols demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity, which is closely associated with their antioxidant properties. As a result, C. scolymus has the potential to contribute to the treatment of chronic diseases, including intestinal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative pathologies. The current review discussed the nutritional profiles, potential benefits, and pharmacological effects of C. scolymus.

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“…Much emphasis has been placed on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and its epigenetic effects in decreasing the risk of several diseases, especially age-related diseases, including cancers [ 3 , 4 ]. A healthy diet and moderate physical activity have been introduced as cornerstones of leading a long, healthy life [ 5 , 6 ]. Among these, micronutrients have received special attention for their role in preventing diseases such as cancers [ 7 ].…”

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Supplement Use and Increased Risks of Cancer: Unveiling the Other Side of the Coin

Jabbari,

Yazdanpanah,

Benjamin

et al. 2024

Cancers

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There is a rising trend in the consumption of dietary supplements, especially among adults, with the purpose of improving health. While marketing campaigns tout the potential health benefits of using dietary supplements, it is critical to evaluate the potential harmful effects associated with these supplements as well. The majority of the scarce research on the potential harmful effects of vitamins focuses on the acute or chronic toxicities associated with the use of dietary supplements. Quality research is still required to further investigate the risks of long-term use of dietary supplements, especially the risk of developing cancers. The present review concentrates on studies that have investigated the association between the risk of developing cancers and associated mortality with the risk of dietary supplements. Such an association has been reported for several vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements. Even though several of these studies come with their own shortcomings and critics, they must draw attention to further investigate long-term adverse effects of dietary supplements and advise consumers and healthcare providers to ponder the extensive use of dietary supplements.

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Nutrition, Food and Diet in Health and Longevity: We Eat What We Are

Cited by 13 publications

References 53 publications

Nutrition transition era: how does nutritional balance of West Sumatra fishermen’s families perform?

Nutrition transition era: how does nutritional balance of West Sumatra fishermen’s families perform?

Functional and Therapeutic Potential of Cynara scolymus in Health Benefits

Supplement Use and Increased Risks of Cancer: Unveiling the Other Side of the Coin

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