A prospective cohort study of meat and fish consumption and endometriosis risk
Abstract
Background—Only two case-control studies have examined the associations between consumption of meat products and endometriosis risk with inconsistent results. Consumption of animal products has the potential to influence endometriosis risk through effects on steroid hormones levels.
Objectives—To determine whether higher intake of red meat, ...
Seeing red: diet and endometriosis risk
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic gynecologic disorder that significantly reduces the quality of life of affected women. Characterized by adhesions of endometrial fragments in extra-uterine sites (predominantly in the peritoneal cavity and ovary but occasionally on the diaphragm, liver, and abdominal wall), the condition occurs in ~10% of the general population and is associated with ...
Experiences of health after dietary changes in endometriosis: a qualitative interview study
Abstract
Objectives Endometriosis is a chronic disease with no known cure. Persons affected by this disease often use complementary therapies such as dietary changes to reduce their symptoms, and so it is important to investigate whether and how these therapies affect endometriosis symptoms. The aim of this study was to explore how persons with ...
Nutritional aspects related to endometriosis
Summary
This literature review analyzed the evidence on nutritional aspects related to the pathogenesis and progression of endometriosis. Diets deficient in nutrients result in changes in lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and promote epigenetic abnormalities, that may be involved in the genesis and progression of the disease. Foods rich in omega 3 with anti-inflammatory effects, supplementation ...
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Sugar and Alzheimer’s disease: a bittersweet truth
Abstract
Reductions in brain glucose metabolism have long been associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A study now demonstrates that the endothelial glucose transporter GLUT1 is vital for maintaining brain energy metabolism and vascular clearance of amyloid-β.
Relative Intake of Macronutrients Impacts Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia
Abstract
High caloric intake has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment. Total caloric intake is determined by the calories derived from macronutrients. The objective of the study was to investigate the association between percent of daily energy (calories) from macronutrients and incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or ...
A high-glycemic diet is associated with cerebral amyloid burden in cognitively normal older adults
ABSTRACT
Background: Little is known about the relation between dietary intake and cerebral amyloid accumulation in aging.
Objective: We assessed the association of dietary glycemic measures with cerebral amyloid burden and cognitive performance in cognitively normal older adults.
Design: We performed cross-sectional analyses relating dietary ...
