Nutrição e Epilepsia – Artigo 3
Effects of Oxcarbazepine and Levetiracetam on Calcium, Ionized Calcium, and 25-OH Vitamin-D3 Levels in Patients with Epilepsy
Department of Neurology, Bakirkoy Education and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
Objective: The primary objective of the present study was to further elucidate the effects of oxcarbazepine (OXC) and levetiracetam (LEV) monotherapies on the bone health status of patients with epilepsy.
Methods: This study included 48 patients who attended our epilepsy outpatient clinic, had a diagnosis of epilepsy, and were underg...
Nutrição e Epilepsia – Artigo 2
Bone mineral density in a population of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and mental retardation with or without epilepsy
SUMMARY
Purpose: The present study aimed to assess bone mineral density (BMD) in a population of children and adolescents
with cerebral palsy and mental retardation with or without epilepsy.
Methods: One hundred thirteen patients (63 male and 50 female) were recruited for evaluation. Patients were divided in three groups: 40 patients (group 1) were affected by cerebral palsy and mental retardation; 47 (group 2) by cerebral palsy, mental retardat...
Nutrição e Epilepsia – Artigo 1
Anthropometric profile and nutritional intake in patients with epilepsy
Abstract
Background: quality of life impairments are common in patients with epilepsy, especially due to cardiovascular
comorbidities, overweight and obesity.
Objectives: to evaluate the nutritional status of patients with epilepsy based on anthropometric measurements and dietary intake.
Methods: this cross-sectional study involved 72 patients recruited by convenience from the Epilepsy Clinic of the Clinical Hospital of Porto Alegre, Brazil. The sample consisted of patients of both genders, aged over 18 ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 20
Vitamin D supplementation to prevent depression and poor physical function in
older adults: Study protocol of the D-Vitaal study, a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Abstract
Background: Depressive symptoms and decreased physical functioning are interrelated conditions and common in older persons, causing significant individual and societal burden. Evidence suggests that vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial for both mental and physical functioning. However, previous randomized controlled trials have yielded inconsistent results and often had suboptimal designs. ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 19
Therapeutic Effects of Phytochemicals and Medicinal Herbs on Depression
Background. Depression is a recurrent, common, and potentially life-threatening psychiatric disease related to multiple assignable causes. Although conventional antidepressant therapy can help relieve symptoms of depression and prevent relapse of the illness, complementary therapies are required due to disadvantage of the current therapy such as adverse effects. Moreover, a number of studies have researched adjunctive therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes for depression patients. Purpose. One potential comp...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 18
The Role of Vitamin D in the Prevention of Late-life Depression
Abstract
BACKGROUND—In this article, we review current evidence regarding potential benefits of vitamin D for improving mood and reducing depression risk in older adults. We summarize gaps in knowledge and describe future efforts that may clarify the role of vitamin D in late-life depression prevention.
METHODS—MEDLINE and PsychINFO databases were searched for all articles on vitamin D and mood that had been published up to and including May 2015. Observational studies and randomized trials with 50 or more participants ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 17
The Role of Nutrients in Protecting Mitochondrial Function and Neurotransmitter Signaling: Implications for the Treatment of Depression, PTSD, and Suicidal Behaviors
Abstract
Numerous studies have linked severe stress to the development of major depressive disorder (MDD), and suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, recent preclinical studies from our laboratory and others have demonstrated that in rodents, chronic stress and the stress hormone cortisol has caused oxidative damage to mitochondrial function and membrane lipids in the brain. Mitochondria play a key role in synaptic neurotransmitter ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 16
Prevention of depression through nutritional strategies in high-risk persons:
rationale and design of the MooDFOOD prevention trial
Abstract
Background: Obesity and depression are two prevalent conditions that are costly to individuals and society. The bidirectional association of obesity with depression, in which unhealthy dietary patterns may play an important role, has been well established. Few experimental studies have been conducted to investigate whether supplementing specific nutrients or improving diet and food-related behaviors can prevent depression in overweight person...
