Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 08
Immune Modulation by Vitamin D and Its Relevance to Food Allergy.
Apart from its classical function in bone and calcium metabolism, vitamin D is
also involved in immune regulation and has been linked to various cancers, immune disorders and allergic diseases. Within the innate and adaptive immune systems, the vitamin D receptor and enzymes in monocytes, dendritic cells, epithelial cells, T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes mediate the immune modulatory actions of vitamin D. Vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency early in life has been identified as one of the risk factors for food allergy. ...
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 06
Food allergy: Current perspectives.
In Allergology International (AI) Vol. 65 Issue 4, we offer a set f reviewarticles entitled “Food allergy: Current perspectives” as well as original articles and letters to the editor. This issue will provide you with a comprehensive review of the latest concepts in food allergy.
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 05
Evidence for the essentiality of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid in the postnatal maternal and infant diet for the evelopment of the infant’s immune system early in life
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), especially the balance between arachidonic (AA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids are known to have important immunomodulatory roles during the postnatal period when the immune system is rapidly developing. AA and DHA are required in infant formula in many countries but are optional in North America.
The rationale for adding these LCPUFA to full-term formula is ...
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 04
Effect of n-3 fatty acids on the expression
of inflammatory genes in THP-1
macrophages
Background: Uncontrolled inflammation participates in the development of inflammatory diseases. Beneficial effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids belonging to the n-3 family such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on inflammation have been reported.
The present study investigates the basal effects of EPA, DHA and a mixture EPA + DHA on the expression of 10 genes (AKT1, MAPK, NFKB, TNFA, IL1Β, MCP1, ALOX5, PTGS2, MGST1and NOS2) related to inflammation in unstimulated cul...
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 03
Dietary Inflammatory Index and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study in Korea.
The role of diet-associated inflammation in colorectal cancer is of interest. Accordingly, we aimed to examine whether the dietary inflammatory index (DII) was associated with the risk of colorectal cancer in a case-control study conducted in Korea. The DII was based on dietary intake, which was determined by a 106-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire completed by 923 colorectal cancer cases and 1846 controls. Logistic regression was used to estimate odd ratios (ORs) and 95% confid...
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 02
Antioxidant, Immunomodulating, and Microbial-Modulating Activities of the Sustainable and Ecofriendly Spirulina
The highly nutritional and ecofriendly Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) has hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, and antihypertensive properties. Spirulina contains functional compounds, such as phenolics, phycocyanins, and polysaccharides, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mmunostimulating effects. Studies conducted on Spirulina suggest that it is safe in healthy subjects, but attitude to eating probably affects the acceptability of Spirulina containing foods. Although the ...
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 01
Aged Garlic Extract Modifies Human
Immunity
Abstract
Garlic contains numerous compounds that have the potential to influence immunity. Immune cells, especially innate immune cells, are responsible for the inflammation necessary to kill pathogens. Two innate lymphocytes, gd-T and natural killer (NK) cells, appear to be susceptible to diet modification. The purpose of this review was to summarize the influence of aged garlic extract (AGE) on the immune system. The authors laboratory is interested in AGE’s effects on cell proliferation and activation and inflammation and to learn ...
Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 20
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a Food Supplement: Health-Promoting Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), a perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to the Andean regions of South America, is an abundant source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). This comprehensive review of the literature addressed the role of yacon supplementation in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. According to several preclinical and clinical trials, FOS intake favors the growth of health-promoting bacteria while reducing pathogenic bacteria popul...
