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Bread roll, noodles fish soup, Vietnamese pancakes and fruit drinks
Drinks, kinder bueno, peanuts and tortilla chips
Flakes red berrries with orange juice
Noodles with fish balls, cherry tomatoes and bean sprouts
Nutrition recommendations
Am I overweight
Malnutrition
Studies 2023
Patients with severe malaria have a higher mean IL-10 level than non-severe malaria
Studies 2022
Combined zinc and vitamin A supplementation improve sputum smear conversion in adults with sputum-positive pulmonary tuberculosis
Early vomiting, diarrhoea and cough are more frequent in African children treating with DHA-PQ than that of AL
High iron and low vitamin A status in individuals with malaria
High serum vitamin D level is not a protective factor for latent tuberculosis infection
IL-6 is a candidate marker for severe malaria
Low dietary diversity increases stunting in infants and children aged <5 years
PCVs are generally cost-effective compared to no vaccination in HICs and LMICs
Systolic blood pressure <130 mmHg prevents severe hypertension in pregnant women
Studies 2021
10 μg/d vitamin D food fortification increases vitamin D levels in populations
25(OH)D concentration increases by 0.7 nmol/L for every 100 IU vitamin D in children
25(OH)D concentration increases by 2 nmol/L for every 100 IU vitamin D in adult
2vHPV vaccine gives more systemic adverse events
A loading dose of tafenoquine alone is effective in preventing malaria in short-term travellers
A low maternal serum zinc level increases pre-eclampsia in African women
Asymptomatic malaria infection in Sub-Saharan African pregnant women is prevalent
BCG and measles vaccines reduce eczema in childhood
BCG vaccine is the most effective prophylactic intervention of leprosy among contacts
CNS congenital abnormalities, intracranial calcifications, fetal loss, SGA, low birth weight and prematurity are associated with Zika virus infection
Crowded households, low income and education increase leprosy in contacts
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine reduces new infection and recrudescence on days 28 and 42 more than artemether-lumefantrine
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine should be first-line treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Ugandan children
Enteral zinc supplementation enhances weight gain and linear growth in preterm infants
HPV vaccines reduce HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer
High CRP levels are a biomarker for early detection and monitoring of malaria severity
Higher manganese exposure is adversely associated with childhood neurodevelopment
Lactoferrin supplementation reduces respiratory illness
Low vitamin D level increases wasting among children
Multiple-micronutrient supplementation improves birth outcomes among pregnant adolescents in low- and middle-income countries
Normal cognitive development requires access to good and safe nutrition
Patients with diabetes mellitus should be vaccinated against herpes zoster
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease demonstrate reduced HBV response
Preterm birth and low birthweight are strongest risk factors associated with increased case fatality of infants with spina bifida
Reduced-dose intradermal influenza vaccination could be a reasonable alternative to standard dose intramuscular vaccination
Rotarix and RotaTeq provide similar protection against rotavirus gastroenteritis in children younger than 5 years
Salt iodination alone is not sufficient to provide adequate iodine status to pregnant women
Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements reduce child malnutrition
Ultrasensitive malaria rapid diagnostic tests have higher sensitivity than conventional malaria rapid diagnostic tests
Undernutrition increases mortality and tuberculosis among adults living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
Urinary iodine concentration ≥ 300 μg/L increases goiter among school children
Zinc fortification with multiple micronutrients increases child weight and decreases diarrhea and fever
rVSVDG-ZEBOV-GP vaccine at dose of 2 × 107 PFU stops future outbreak of Ebola
Studies 2020
A double dose of HBV vaccine improves immune response in HIV-infected patients
A low vitamin D level increases severity of hepatitis C virus infection
AS-AQ provides a longer median duration of post-treatment prophylaxis than AL
Artemisinin-based combination therapies should be treatment guidelines for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in pregnant women
BCG vaccination may not increase lymphoma
Coartem® is the drug for treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria for all age groups in Africa
Concomitant administration of other vaccines along with HPV vaccine does not interfere with immune response to HPV vaccine
HIV infection, diarrhea, pneumonia, shock, lack of appetite and lower weight-for-height z score increase inpatient mortality in children with severe acute malnutrition
Hepatitis C increases pancreatic cancer
High maternal thyroid hormones during pregnancy increase neonatal birth weight
High prevalence of undernutrition among HIV positive children in East Africa
Influenza vaccination during pregnancy reduce infant influenza
Intralesional injection of mumps-measles-rubella vaccine is associated with a higher complete response in cutaneous warts
Lipid-based nutrient supplements may reduce mortality among children 6-24 months old
MCV1 vaccination at 6 to ≥15 months improves antibody response and measles protection among one-dose recipients
Maternal HBV DNA of 5.30 log10 IU/mL or greater appears to be the optimal threshold for mother-to-child transmission of HBV infection
Maternal folic acid supplementation is associated with an increased birth weight
Maternal hookworm infection increases maternal anemia and coinfection with malaria
Measles infection in pregnancy is dangerous for mother and fetus
Micro-nutrients support reduces chronic inflammation in patients with tuberculosis
Micronutrient supplementation improves quality of life in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Micronutrient supplementation reduces malnutrition in children under-five in low- and middle-income countries
No association between oral cholera vaccination and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Pneumococcal vaccination may decrease all-cause mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease
Pneumococcal vaccine + influenza vaccine probably reduce all-cause mortality in dialysis patients
Poor dietary diversity, stunting, food insecurity and not dewormed are predictors of under-five anemia
Primaquine's transmission-blocking effects are achieved with 0.25 mg/kg primaquine
Probiotic supplementation has positive effects on outcomes of preterm infants in India
Probiotic supplementation improves outcomes of preterm infants in India
Rates of vaccine coverage immediately after birth are very low for BCG and HepB-BD in neonates in sub-Saharan Africa
Rotavirus vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa reduces the burden of rotavirus associated diarrhea by half
Rotavirus vaccines are effective in preventing rotavirus diarrhoea in countries with lower child mortality
Seroconversion rate is 96.0% for measles
Seroprotection rate and seroconversion rate of older adults are lower than those in younger adults influenza virus infection
Tafenoquine as a single dose is an effective alternative to Primaquine for prevention of recurrence of P vivax malaria
Travel is an important risk factor for malaria infection in sub-Saharan Africa
Vitamin D fortification reduces vitamin D deficiency in healthy children
Studies 2022
Studies 2019
A high risk of P vivax parasitaemia after treatment for P falciparum infection in co-endemic regions
Artemisinin resistance in South East Asia
Bivalent HPV vaccine offers protection against HPV16, HPV18 and HPV16/18 genotypes
Blood group O primiparous women are more susceptible to active placental P. falciparum infection
Breastfeeding can be improved by a combination of professional and laypersons
Effectiveness of PCV in preventing of IPD among HIV-infection children is lower than without HIV-infection
HPV vaccination during pregnancy does not increase adverse pregnancy outcomes
Human papillomavirus vaccination is not associated with increased risk of autoimmune disorders
Improved sanitation conditions reduce malaria infection among children of 0-59 months across sub-Saharan Africa
Iron-fortified flour is an effective public health strategy that improves iron status of populations worldwide
Large-scale food fortification reduces goiter, anemia and neural tube defects in low- and middle-income countries
Lipid-based nutrient supplements reduce all-cause mortality among children 6-24 months old
MCV1 administered to infants younger than 9 months induces a good immune response
Malnourished children have higher rates of pneumococcal colonisation than healthy, well-nourished children
Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy increases low birth weight
Measles vaccination before 9 months results in high seropositivity, vaccine effectiveness and T-cell responses
Mother-infant skin to skin contact immediately after birth increases breastfeeding
Multiple micronutrient supplementation generates positive health outcomes for both infants and pregnant women
One IPV dose should be added to protect against paralysis caused by type 2 poliovirus
Pregnancy-associated malaria increases preterm birth and low birth weight
Prevalence of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in developing countries is 15%
Prevalence of goiter among children in Ethiopia is endemic
Primaquine reduces malaria-related anaemia at day 42
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine IPTp is not effective when prevalence of sextuple-mutant P falciparum parasite exceeds 37%
Transfusion-transmitted malaria is a significant transfusion-associated infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tuberculosis increases risk of anemia
Tuberculosis is highest among HIV-positive individuals with severe vitamin D deficiency
Use of DP for IST of malaria is not superior to IPT‐SP
Vaccination decreases infections in patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases
Vitamin A fortified foods reduce vitamin A deficiency among children
Studies 2018
100 IU vitamin D/d increase serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D with 1.0 nmol/L in children 2-18 y of age
2 times daily for 5 days artemether-lumefantrine dosing for malaria treatment is needed in young children and pregnant women
2-dose varicella vaccination results in higher levels of immunogenicity than 1-dose vaccination
20 μg of HBV vaccine should be given for adults in China
30 mg/kg chloroquine + primaquine prevent recurrent Plasmodium vivax malaria in children younger than 5 years
A pneumococcal vaccination in immunocompromised patients is needed
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination protects against non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease
Double-fortified salt containing iron and iodine decreases risk of anemia in low- and middle-income populations
Hepatitis B vaccination does not increase autoimmune diseases risk
Hepatitis B vaccination does not increase risk of central demyelination
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination may not increase multiple sclerosis risk
Increased risk of thrombocytopaenia in P. vivax malaria patients
Insecticide-treated nets are the most effective measure for malaria prevention
Insecticide-treated nets reduce malaria risk
Kangaroo mother care increases breastfeeding
Long-lasting insecticidal net use reduces risk of malaria with 56%
Low maternal iodine status in early pregnancy gives lower IQ
Malnutrition among older adults living in South-East Asia is 25%
Mass deworming has no effect on anaemia and iron-deficiency
No correlation between autoimmune disease and HPV vaccine
Overall success of treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Sudan is 98%
PCV13 vaccine is effective against serotype 3 invasive pneumococcal disease in children
Point-of-use fortification of foods with micronutrient powders containing iron gives a small increase in haemoglobin concentration in preschool children
School based deworming program decreases prevalence of anemia
Sequential polio vaccination schedule gives stronger immunogenicity
Serum selenium is lower in tuberculosis patients
Soil transmitted helminth infections have adverse influence on cognitive function and educational loss in school-aged children
South Asia has relatively high incidence of bacterial meningitis among children aged 1-59 months
Stunting has negative effects on child development
The double burden of malnutrition among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries is common
Under-five mortality risk is higher for rural areas than urban areas in middle- and low-income countries
Vitamin A supplementation reduces risk of anemia
Studies 2017
2 doses of killed whole-cell oral cholera vaccine provide protection against cholera for at least 3 years
ABT results in higher efficacy than QBT in the second and third trimester of pregnancy with uncomplicated falciparum malaria
Antenatal multiple micronutrient supplements provide greater birth-outcome benefits for infants born to undernourished and anaemic pregnant women
Artemether-lumefantrine as a first-line agent in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Ethiopia
Atovaquone/proguanil therapy is comparable in efficacy to ACT used in treating uncomplicated malaria
BCG and MCV vaccine may reduce overall mortality
Childhood nutritional supplementation with ≥5 nutrients improves cognitive development of children in developing countries
First-trimester use of artemisinin derivatives is not associated with an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth compared to quinine
Fortified milk reduces risk of anaemia
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency reduces uncomplicated malaria risk in African countries
Individual bed net use might reduce risk of malaria
Insufficient evidence to confirm or refute the effect of zinc supplementation in children with measles
Iron treatment does not increase risk of clinical malaria when regular malaria prevention or management services are provided
Malaria infection during pregnancy increases anemia risk in Ethiopia
Maternal antibody concentrations and infant age at first vaccination both influence infant vaccine responses
Micronutrient powders containing iron reduces anaemia and iron deficiency in preschool- and school-age children
Monthly dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine appears well tolerated and effective for intermittent preventive treatment for malaria
Mortality effects of vitamin A supplementation in children <5 years do not vary by dosing frequency, total dose, or duration
Multiple micronutrients and protein interventions delivered after 24 months of age have a positive effect on linear growth
Nutrition education and complementary feeding interventions prevent stunting and wasting in children aged 6-23 months
Plasmodium falciparum malaria in pregnancy increases stillbirth risk
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine PCV10 and PCV13 reduce the hospitalization rates for pneumonia, particularly in children aged <24months
Pregnant women with malnutrition and malaria infection are at increased risk of having a low birthweight compared to women with only 1 risk factor or none
Prevalence estimate of stunting, underweight and wasting in Ethiopia is 42.0%, 33.0% and 15.0%, respectively
Prevalence of stunted and wasted children at the same time is highest in the 12- to 24-month age group, especially among boys and in fragile and conflict-affected states
Probiotics reduce mortality and morbidity in preterm neonates in low-income and medium-income countries
The prevalence of norovirus in patients with acute gastroenteritis in developing countries is 17%
Vitamin A deficiency remains a public health problem in China
Vitamin A supplementation is associated with a clinically meaningful reduction in morbidity and mortality in children aged six months to five years
Women’s groups practising participatory learning and action improve key behaviours on the pathway to neonatal mortality
Studies 2016
Fortification of staple foods with zinc does not reduce risk of stunting
Maternal anemia is a risk factor for adverse birth and perinatal health outcomes in low-and middle-income countries
Micronutrient fortified condiments reduce anemia in children and adults due to micronutrient deficiencies
Studies 2015
NaFeEDTA-fortified soy sauce has a positive effect on anemia control and prevention in the Chinese population
Studies 2013
Iodine deficiency has a substantial impact on mental development in children 5 years old and under
Zinc supplementation reduces total mortality risk in boys, aged greater than 12 months
How healthy is my daily diet?
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Nutrients
Antioxidants
Carotenoids
Cholesterol
EPA & DHA
Flavonoids
Food groups
Alcohol
Caffeine
Dairy products
Dietary fiber
Eggs
Meat
Nuts&seeds
Potatoes
Pre-&probiotics
Soy
Vegetables & Fruits
Minerals
Calcium
Chromium
Copper
Iodine
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Phosphorus
Potassium
Selenium
Silicon
Sodium
Vanadium
Zinc
Sport
Carbohydrates
Coenzyme Q10
Creatine
Energy
Fat
L-carnitine
Protein
Study design
Vitamins
Biotin
Choline
Folic acid
Inositol
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Nutritional advices
Cancer
Studies 2023
10 mg/d isoflavone dietary intake reduce breast cancer
High blood vitamin B6 levels reduce colorectal cancer
Higher choline dietary intake may reduce breast cancer
Higher tissue levels of linoleic acid reduce prostate cancer
Studies 2022
A high olive oil consumption reduces cancer risk
Dietary intake of vegetables and vitamin C could reduce renal cell carcinoma
Fruits and vegetables reduce endometrial cancer
High folate dietary intake reduces colon cancer in people with medium or high alcohol consumption
Higher blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid reduce colorectal cancer
Higher dietary intake of processed meat increases hepatocellular carcinoma
Postoperative coffee or caffeine consumption causally reduces postoperative ileus
Studies 2021
1 cup/d green tea reduces esophageal cancer among women
600 mg/d vitamin E supplementation decreases chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
A low selenium level increases breast cancer
Branched-chain amino acids supplementation during oncological surgical period may reduce post-operative morbidity from infections and ascites
Breastfeeding reduces ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
CoQ10 supplementation reduces markers of inflammation and MMPs in patients with breast cancer
Daily 60 to 80 grams citrus fruit reduce lung cancer
Dendritic cell vaccine provides no benefits for newly diagnosed glioblastoma
Dietary calcium intake reduces colorectal adenomas
Guarana supplementation does not reduce cancer-related fatigue
High consumption of dietary trans fat increases prostate cancer and colorectal cancer
High saturated fat increases liver cancer
Higher mushroom consumption reduces breast cancer
Hyperlipidemia, obesity and high alcohol consumption are risk factors of early-onset colorectal cancer
No association between consumption of carrot and bladder cancer
No association between dietary acrylamide intake and breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer
No association between fish intake and pancreatic cancer
No association between potato consumption and cancers
Obesity increases colorectal cancer in men with Lynch Syndrome
Omega-3 PUFA supplementation may reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Studies 2020
30 min/day light-intensity physical activity reduce cancer mortality
40 g/day of pickled vegetable increase gastric cancer
A high plasma folate level does not reduce breast cancer
Carbohydrate dietary intake may decrease esophageal cancer
Circulating concentrations of α-carotene, β-carotene and lutein and zeaxanthin reduce bladder cancer
Daily 20 grams tree nuts reduces cancer of the digestive system
Dietary intake of vitamin A reduces ovarian cancer among North Americans
Dietary omega-3 PUFAs intake reduce digestive system cancers
Fat, cholesterol and vitamin A increase ovarian cancer
Garlic could reduce risk of colorectal cancer
Green tea reduces stomach cancer
Habitual tea consumption reduces nasopharyngeal cancer
Higher vitamin B2 and B6 dietary intake decreases ER-/PR- breast cancer
Higher vitamin C dietary intake reduces breast cancer
Nitrite dietary intake increases non-Hodgkin lymphoma in females
Ovarian cancer survivors should consume 300 g/d vegetables and 300 g/d fruit
Post-diagnosis calcium, vitamin C, D or E decreases cancer mortality
Tree nuts reduce cancer mortality
Vegetable and fruit consumption reduce biliary cancer
Waist circumference is a significant risk factor of liver cancer
Studies 2019
0.5 g/day dietary trans fat intake increases ovarian cancer
100-300 g/day fruit or vegetables reduce all-cause mortality
100g fruit per day decrease lung cancer in former smokers
Carrot consumption decreases the lung cancer adenocarcinoma
Daily 100 μg dietary folate intake reduce oestrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer
Decaffeinated coffee consumption could reduce ovarian cancer
Dietary fiber intake reduces endometrial cancer
Egg consumption is not associated with brain cancer risk
High consumption of polyunsaturated fat increases skin cancer
High serum iron levels increase breast cancer risk
High β-carotene concentration reduces bladder cancer
Omega-3 fatty acids in fish consumption reduce breast cancer in Asian patients
Tea reduces brain cancer in American population
Trans fatty acids are not associated with risk of breast cancer
Studies 2018
1 μg/day dietary B12 intake increases esophageal cancer
10g dietary fiber intake per day may reduce ovarian cancer risk
5 mg/día vitamina B2 reduce el riesgo de cáncer colorectal
A high dietary cholesterol intake might increase lung cancer risk
Calcium intake of <750 mg per day could be a risk factor for prostate cancer
Citrus fruit intake reduces risk of esophageal cancer
Daily 10 mcg dietary intake of vitamin D decreases risk of pancreatic cancer
Daily higher cooked tomatoes and sauces consumption reduces prostate cancer risk
Dietary carrot intake reduces breast cancer
Every 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI corresponds to a 2% increase in breast cancer risk in women
High intake of dietary flavonols, flavones and anthocyanidins may decrease colorectal cancer
Moderate consumption of white wine increases the risk of prostate cancer
No association between carbohydrate intake and prostate cancer risk
No association between vitamin A, C, D, E and lycopene and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Protein intake does not increase prostate cancer
Wine consumption is not associated with colorectal cancer
Studies 2017
1 mg/day dietary vitamin B2 intake reduces risk of breast cancer
1-3 servings/d vegetables may lower risk of renal cell carcinoma
20 mg/d isoflavones dieatary intake reduces risk of colorectal neoplasms in Asians
20 mg/d isoflavones dieatary intake reduces risk of colorectal neoplasms in Asians
A high intake of red meat increases risk of lung cancer among never and non-smokers
A high total fat consumption increases non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
At least 1600 mg/day calcium may reduce the recurrence of colorectal adenomas
At least 7 cups/day green tea intake reduces prostate cancer
Both high vitamin E intake and circulating vitamin E levels could reduce cervical neoplasia risk
Daily 100g processed and red meat intake increase esophageal cancer risk
Daily 2 mg dietary lycopene consumption reduces prostate cancer risk
Daily 2 mg dietary vitamin E intake reduces lung cancer risk
Daily 2-4 g carnitine does not reduce cancer-related fatigue
Daily 20 grams legume reduces risk of prostate cancer
Daily 300 mcg dietary iodine may decrease risk of thyroid cancer
Daily 621 mg dietary calcium has protective effect against esophageal cancer in Asian populations
Daily dietary intake of 100g red meat and 50g processed meat increase risk of colorectal cancer
High intake of cooked carrot might be associated with a low incidence of urothelial cancer
High intakes of saturated fat increase risk of lung cancer
High levels of physical activity reduce risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with a BMI until 30
High serum selenium levels reduce risk of cervical cancer among women
Higher dietary carbohydrate intake increases colorectal cancer risk in men
N-3 PUFA supplementation improves immune function and reduces the level of inflammation in gastrointestinal cancer patients postoperatively
No more than 175 mg/d dietary DHA intake reduces endometrial cancer
Plant-based dietary patterns decrease cancer risk
Saturated fat increases breast cancer mortality among women
Vitamin and antioxidant supplements have no overall preventive effect against bladder cancer
Studies 2015
100-400g/day fruits and vegetables reduce risk of lung cancer
High dietary vitamin B9, D, B6 and B2 intake reduces risk of colorectal cancer
High garlic and onion consumption are likely to reduce gastric cancer risk
Manganese deficiency may increase breast cancer
Red meat induced colorectal cancer is not modified by NAT2 enzyme activity
Studies 2014
100 g/day red meat intake may increase gastric cancer risk
Cruciferous vegetable intake protects against cancer of the colon
Daily 200-320 micrograms dietary folate intake reduce breast cancer risk
Low-fat diet reduces recurrence of breast cancer
Recreational physical activity reduces risk of gastric cancer
Red meat consumption increases esophageal cancer risk
White meat and fish consumption reduce risk of hepatocellular carcinoma
Studies 2012
High intake of vegetables and fruit decreases risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
High salt intake increases gastric cancer
Studies 2011
Olive oil consumption probably reduces breast cancer and cancer of the digestive system
Cardiovascular diseases
Studies 2023
30g/d whole grains consumption reduce all-cause mortality
500 mL/d orange juice consumption causally reduce bad cholesterol
Dietary intake of 200-700 mg/day calcium reduces stroke among Asians
Green tea causally lowers blood pressure in healthy individuals
Green tea may causally improve risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Studies 2022
20 g/day olive oil reduce all-cause mortality
200 mg/day flavan-3-ols dietary intake reduce stroke
25-200 g/d peanuts may causally reduce total cholesterol levels
500 mg/d dietary flavonoid intake reduces cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension
Brassica vegetables causally reduce total cholesterol
Dietary oat supplementation may improve BMI among obese participants with mild metabolic disturbances
Higher dietary fiber intake improves causally cardiovascular risk factors
Serum vitamin D concentrations between 40 and 75 nmol/L reduce hypertension in adult
Unsaturated fatty acids improve absorption of carotenoids
Studies 2021
25 mg/d dietary flavonols or 5 mg/d dietary flavones reduce coronary heart disease
4000 mg inositol supplements reduce blood pressure
Best cut-off point of homocysteine for predicting acute ischemic stroke is 20.0 μmol/L
Carotenoid supplements decrease inflammation
Coffee and tea consumption reduce glioma
Green leafy vegetables reduce cardiovascular disease
HDL cholesterol level under 2.33 mmol/L reduces cardiovascular disease mortality
High consumption of cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, garlic and tomatoes may reduce colorectal cancer
Higher sodium and lower potassium reduce in a dose-response manner cardiovascular risk
Low to moderate alcohol intake decreases venous thromboembolism
Low-carbohydrate diets decrease LDL particle number
Most prevalent neurological comorbidity in COVID-19 is cerebrovascular disease
Obesity is a risk factor for mortality from primary liver cancer
Omega-3 fatty acids consumption reduce recurrent venous thromboembolism
Onion causally increases good cholesterol
Oral vitamin C supplementation may improve glycemic control and blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
Purified anthocyanin supplements reduce cardiovascular risk
Rice bran oil causally decreases cholesterol and triglyceride levels in adults
Soy consumption causally lowers blood pressure in adults
Weekly 175-350 grams oily fish lower cardiovascular disease among patients with vascular disease
White meat reduces all-cause mortality
Studies 2020
1-3 eggs/day during 3 to 12 weeks have no effect on blood pressure
1-mg/day dietary heme iron intake increase cardiovascular disease mortality
100-g/d fish consumption decreases liver cancer
200-1500 mg/d dietary calcium intakes do not increase cardiovascular disease
<3 cups/d coffee is essential for the prevention of dyslipidemia
>12 mg/day astaxanthin consumption causally reduce CRP levels
A high serum vitamin C reduces blood pressure
A higher fish consumption reduces coronary heart disease
Alzheimer disease increases risk of hemorrhagic stroke
Daily 1 cup tea decreases all-cause mortality among elderly
Dietary intake of vitamin B6 and folate reduces stroke
Dietary salt intake increases risk of esophageal cancer
Every 1 gram sodium increases cardiovascular disease risk by 6%
Flaxseed supplementation decreases plasma lipoprotein(a) levels
Green tea reduces blood pressure in subjects with hypertension
Heart failure increases risk of all-cause dementia
LDL cholesterol-lowering treatment reduce risk of major vascular events
Low-carbohydrate diet reduces cardiovascular disease
Potassium intake from 3,128 mg per day increases blood pressure
Quercetin supplements decrease triglycerides levels
Strawberry consumption reduces C-reactive protein levels
Tea consumption may reduce colorectal cancer in female
Tomato consumption reduces bad cholesterol levels
Vitamin C supplements during ≥6 weeks reduce blood pressure
Yogurt intake is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
Studies 2019
<400 mg coffee bean extract supplementation reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Cashew consumption improves triglyceride levels
Coenzyme Q10 supplements reduce inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease
Dietary intakes of anthocyanins reduce hypertension
Grape products reduce bad cholesterol in adults
Higher circulating concentration of vitamin C, vitamin E and β-carotene reduce cardiovascular mortality
Higher dietary vitamin K consumption reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
Kiwifruit does not improve cardiovascular risk factors
Peanut consumption more than 12 weeks increases good cholesterol
Trans fatty acids intake increases cardiovascular disease
Studies 2018
1 serving/week poultry intake reduces risk of stroke among US people
10,000 steps a day do not decrease blood pressure in healthy adults
150 g/day French-fries consumption increases risk of hypertension
20g/d of fish consumption reduce risk of CVD mortality
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation reduces serum triglycerides levels of patients with metabolic disorders
Diet with medium-chain saturated fatty acids leads to higher HDL cholesterol
EPA/DHA ratio of < 1 reduces risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting
High dietary vitamin E intake reduces risk of stroke
Higher sodium intake and higher dietary sodium-to-potassium ratio are associated with a higher risk of stroke
Olive oil consumption decreases LDL cholesterol and triglyceride less than other plant oils
Resveratrol supplements do not reduce LDL-cholesterol levels
Walnut-enriched diet reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Studies 2017
0.1-7 drinks/week reduce risk of heart failure
1-724 mg/day anthocyanin supplementation improve vascular health
100 mg/day dietary magnesium intake is associated with lower risk of hypertension
100-mg/day flavonoids decrease risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality
500 mL/d beetroot juice reduces blood pressure
8.7 g/day viscous soluble fiber during 7 weeks reduces blood pressure
A daily dose of ≥200 g yogurt intake decreases cardiovascular disease risk
A diet with <10 En% saturated fat reduces cholesterol and blood pressure in children
Coenzyme Q10 supplements result in lower mortality and improved exercise capacity of patients with heart failure
Consumption of whole grains, fish, vegetables and fruit decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases
Daily 1 egg increases heart failure risk
Daily dietary intake of 30g whole grains, 100g fruits, 200g dairy products reduce risk of hypertension
Each 1 mmol/L increase in serum potassium reduces type 2 diabetes mellitus by 17%
Higher lycopene exposure reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases
No association between dietary choline/betaine with incident cardiovascular disease
Omega-3 supplementation decreases risk of cardiac death
Perioperative antioxidant vitamin therapy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery reduces the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation and duration of hospital stay
Potassium supplementation for at least 4 weeks reduces blood pressure of patients with essential hypertension
Red and processed meat increase risk of stroke
Replacing saturated fat with PUFA will lower coronary heart disease events
Sesame consumption reduces systolic blood pressure
Up to 12g/day nut consumption is associated with reduced all-cause and coronary heart disease mortality
Weekly 30-180 gram chocolate consumption reduces risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Studies 2016
Elevated serum phosphorus concentration increases risk of all-cause mortality among men without chronic kidney disease
Garlic supplementation reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Studies 2015
A high GL diet is a risk factor of stroke events
Vitamin B1 deficiency increases systolic heart failure risk
Studies 2014
Olive oil consumption reduces stroke
Perioperative antioxidant supplementations with NAC, PUFA and vitamin C prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
Studies 2013
A reduction of 4.4 g/day salt causes important falls in blood pressure in people with both raised and normal blood pressure
Studies 2012
240 mg magnesium per day decrease systolic blood pressure
A low GI diet decreases LDL-cholesterol
Flavonoid supplements show significant improvements in vascular function and blood pressure
Studies 2011
Daily dietary intake of 1.6g potassium decreases risk of stroke
Chronic diseases
Studies 2023
50g/d legume dietary intake may reduce mortality from all causes
Fish consumption reduces Alzheimer's disease
High β-carotene dietary intake reduces Parkinson's disease among women
Studies 2022
400 mg/day vitamin C supplementation improves lung function of COPD patients
High-dose dietary intake of vitamins A and B reduces glaucoma
Higher intake of antioxidant-rich foods reduces Parkinson's disease
Meat intake may increase kidney stones
Selenium supplementation reduces postpartum depression
Tomato intake causally reduces TNF-α levels in adults
Vitamin E supplements enhance quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients
Studies 2021
0.8-10 mg/d folic acid supplements decrease CRP levels
400 mg/day vitamin B2 supplementation decrease migraine attacks
540 mg/d green tea catechins supplementation reduces UV-induced damage due to erythema inflammation
A higher manganese level increases MS
Cardiovascular reserve is improved after kidney-transplantation
Clinical screening for blood pressure in cerebral palsy is needed
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation reduces oxidative stress
Ginger supplementation improves oxidative stress levels
Grape products containing polyphenols supplementation improves status of oxidative stress
Intravenous NAC administration decreases serum creatinine levels
L-carnitine supplementation should be supported in hemodialysis patients
Low vitamin D level increases acne
Low vitamin D level increases asthma in children
Melatonin supplements have positive effects on sleep quality in adults with metabolic disorders
NAC supplementation could improve lung function in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
No difference in seroconversion between 3 doses of fIPV and 3 doses of full-dose poliovirus vaccine
Probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic supplementation improve oxidative stress in patients with chronic kidney disease
Resistant starch type 2 improves residual renal function of patients under maintenance hemodialysis
Selenium supplementation decreases hs-CRP level among patients with metabolic diseases
Serum albumin concentrations are lower in patients with stable COPD
Soy supplementation improves insulin resistance for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Vitamin B supplementation is effective in treating mouth ulcers
Vitamin B1 + vitamin C supplementation does not reduce mortality in patients with sepsis or septic shock
Vitamin B1 supplementation reduces ICU delirium in critically ill patients
Vitamin D supplements improve WOMAC pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Vitamin D supplements improve symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis among adults
Zinc supplementation does not increase brain derived neurotrophic factor levels
Studies 2020
0.5 servings of fish per week reduce multiple sclerosis
0.5 to 6 g/d taurine supplementation reduces total cholesterol and triglyceride in patients with liver dysregulation
300 mg/day dietary anthocyanins reduce inflammation
<100 mg/day isoflavones reduce IL-6 and TNF-α levels
A higher dietary intake of fruit, dietary fiber, fish and vitamine C reduce COPD in adults
Hepatitis B virus infection increases chronic kidney disease
Higher serum levels of homocysteine increase multiple sclerosis
Lead increases ALS
Meat is not a risk factor for asthma in children
Patients with diabetic kidney disease benefit from <0.8 g protein per kilogram body weight per day
Physical exercise offers benefits to patients with chronic kidney disease
Pomegranate decreases inflammation in adults
Severe vitamin D deficiency (< 10 ng/mL) increases mortality in patients with sepsis
Studies 2019
1,670 mg/d dietary potassium may reduce mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease
10-40 g/day dietary fiber intake reduce diverticular disease risk
15 minutes/week sunlight exposure decreases risk of Parkinson's disease
200g vegetables per day reduce gallstone disease
3 cups/d coffee consumption reduce risk of all-cause mortality
60-500 mg/day coenzyme Q10 supplements reduce inflammation
Adults with overweight/obesity benefit from probiotics
Dietary DHA, DPA and EPA are associated with higher lung function among current smokers
Dietary n-3 PUFAs reduce ulcerative colitis
Egg consumption does not increase inflammation
Exercise intervention in kidney transplant recipients improves quality of life
Higher hemoglobin levels decrease transfusion risk in predialysis patients with CKD
Higher levels of selenium in cerebrospinal fluid increase Parkinson's disease
Hypomagnesemia increases all-cause mortality in end-stage renal disease patients
Low selenium and zinc levels increase rheumatoid arthritis
Magnesium deficiency increases risk of ADHD
Omega-3 supplementation decreases CRP levels in patients on hemodialysis
Plasma creatinine seems to be a promising prognostic biomarker for ALS
Vitamin B12, D and E reduce eczema
Vitamin D improves fasting glucose among patients with chronic kidney disease
≥12 weeks of L-carnitine supplements reduce inflammation
Studies 2018
1 g/day salt reduction reduces blood pressure in end-stage renal disease
1 time/week fish consumption from 6-9 months reduces asthma and wheeze in children up to 4.5 years old
320 to 1500 mg/day magnesium supplementation decreases CRP levels
Coffee consumption is associated with a higher circulating level of adiponectin in women
Dairy products, high purine vegetables, soy foods and coffee decrease gout
Higher intakes of fruit and vegetables improve immune function
Milk increases acne
Oral supplementation with chondroitin sulfate reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis
Postherpetic neuralgia patients benefit from vitamin B12 supplementation
Zinc deficiency increases risk of autoimmune disorders
Studies 2017
500 mg/day quercetin reduce circulating C-reactive protein levels
Asthma increases risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in women
Children and adolescents with ADHD have a deficiency in n-3 PUFAs levels
Cranberry may be effective in preventing urinary tract infection recurrence in women
Daily 1-2g L-carnitine supplementation reduce inflammation
Decreased folate level is a risk factor for schizophrenia
Decreased vitamin D levels and increased BMI increase pediatric-onset MS
EPA and DHA supplements reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases
High consumption of soft drinks increases ulcerative colitis
High sucrose intake might increase the risk of Crohn’s disease
Improving iron status decreases fatigue in patients with iron deficiency without anaemia
Lower serum zinc levels increase Parkinson's disease
Resveratrol supplementation ≥3 months has favorable effects on several risk factors of non-communicable diseases
Subjects with end-stage renal disease benefit from a diet with <5.5 En% protein
Studies 2016
Daily 3 cups of tea decrease risk of depression
Studies 2015
500-1000 mg/day oral ginger intake reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients
Ultrasound can detect active Crohn’s disease in adults
Diabetes
Studies 2022
50 g/d almond decreases causally bad cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes
Ginger supplementation reduces blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes
Vitamin D deficiency increases blindness in people with diabetes
Studies 2021
1.5 g/day EPA + DHA improve insulin sensitivity in children
1.5 g/day garlic supplementation reduces adiponectin level among participants ˂30 years
Chromium supplementation improves lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Daily 80g potato increase type 2 diabetes among Western populations
Diet with <30 En% carbohydrates causally increases adiponectin concentration in adults
Dietary sodium restriction causally reduces blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Grapes/grape products supplementation reduces HOMA-IR values in adults
Higher concentrations of carotenoids reduce type 2 diabetes
L-arginine supplements do not reduce diabetes in adults
Peanut butter consumption may reduce type 2 diabetes
Peripheral neuropathy is associated with lowered plasma vitamin B12 levels
Spirulina supplementation reduces bad cholesterol among type 2 diabetes patients
Type 1 diabetes mellitus decreases bone mineral density in children and adolescents
Vitamin C supplements improve triglyceride and cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Studies 2020
100 mg/day magnesium dietary intake reduce type 2 diabetes
2-3 servings/week fish reduce all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes
50g/day processed meat increase type 2 diabetes
BCG vaccine should not be used in treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus
Barberry supplementation improves insulin levels
Daily 40g soy consumption for <12 weeks increase IGF-1 level
Daily 8.4-10 grams of inulin supplements for at least 8 weeks improve risk factors of type 2 diabetes
Higher selenium and lower zinc level increase risk of vitiligo
Psyllium consumption improves risk factors of diabetes
Soy protein dietary intake reduces type 2 diabetes
Vitamin B3 supplementation increases good cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Studies 2019
100mg magnesium dietary intake reduce type 2 diabetes
13.1 g/day viscous fiber supplements improve glycemic control
Consumption of tree nuts decreases HOMA-IR and fasting insulin levels
Elevated serum/plasma zinc concentration increases risk of type 2 diabetes
Folate supplementation lowers HOMA-IR
Low-fat dairy products have a beneficial effect on HOMA-IR, waist circumference and body weight
Moderate plant protein decreases type 2 diabetes mellitus
Probiotic and synbiotic supplementation reduce inflammation in diabetic patients
Whole grain and cereal fiber dietary intake reduce type 2 diabetes
Zinc supplementation reduces diabetes mellitus
Studies 2018
1 serving/day potato increases risk type 2 diabetes
88 µg/d vitamin D supplementation reduces type 2 diabetes
Animal protein increases risk of type 2 diabetes
Coffee consumption is associated with a lower level of serum CRP in humans
Daily 3 mg L-carnitine during 12 weeks reduce serum leptin concentrations in diabetic patients
Folic acid supplementation reduces both fasting glucose level, fasting insulin level and HOMA-IR
Garlic increases good cholesterol in diabetic patients
High intake of cereal fiber may reduce type 2 diabetes
High-fat diets increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Low-GI diet is good for patients with type 2 diabetes
Vitamin K supplementation has no effect on glycemic control
≥550 mg/day flavonoids intake reduce type 2 diabetes
Studies 2017
A diet of below 45 En% carbohydrate during 3 to 6 months reduces HbA1c level of patients with type 2 diabetes
A diet with 4.4 g/day alpha-linolenic acid during 3 months does not reduce level of HbA1c, FBG or FBI in patients with type 2 diabetes
A higher consumption of whole grains, fruits and dairy products reduces type 2 diabetes risk
Fish oil supplementation during <12 weeks improves insulin sensitivity among people with metabolic disorders
Low carbohydrate diet decreases type 2 diabetes
Magnesium supplementation reduce risk of cardiovascular disease among type 2 diabetes
Olive oil intake reduces risk of type 2 diabetes
Pomegranate supplementation has no favourable effect on improvements in glucose and insulin metabolism
Probiotics supplementation improves HbA1c and fasting insulin in type 2 diabetes patients
Reduced serum levels of folate and vitamin B12 increase peripheral neuropathy risk among patients with type 2 diabetes
Vitamin C and D reduce blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes
Vitamin C supplementation for at least 30 days reduces glucose concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes
Weekly one serving of apple and pear reduces type 2 diabetes mellitus risk
Studies 2016
A higher intake of plant protein decreases risk of type 2 diabetes among women
Studies 2015
Garlic supplementation during 12 weeks reduces fasting blood glucose
Studies 2014
1-6 cups/day caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee is associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk
At least 25g dietary fiber intake per day reduces risk of type 2 diabetes
Exercise training helps to prevent and to treat type 2 diabetes in youth
Niacin supplementation reduces LDL cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Studies 2012
Diabetes increases risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Elderly
Studies 2023
High antioxidant dietary intake reduces Alzheimer's disease
High selenium dietary intake reduces hip fracture
Lower blood carotenoid level is a risk factor for dementia
Lower serum magnesium concentrations increase fractures
Studies 2022
400 IU/day to 300,000 IU vitamin D supplementation improves handgrip strength in postmenopausal women
800-1,000 IU/d vitamin D3 reduces fracture and fall risk among elderly
High dietary intake of vitamin E reduces dementia
Higher concentration of carotenoids and vitamin E in blood reduce age-related macular degeneration
Protein supplementation + exercise increase lower-extremity strength in healthy older Asian adults with sarcopenia
Skim milk, poultry and non-meat animal products reduce age-related eye disease
Studies 2021
0.5-50 mg/d carotenoid supplementation improves cognitive performance among healthy adults
100 mg/d dietary magnesium intakes reduce cancer mortality
100 µg/d vitamin K2 + 1000 mg/d calcium supplements increase lumbar spine bone mineral
200-700 g/d fruits and vegetables consumption decreases frailty
<11 g/day alcohol and <2.8 cups/day coffee reduce cognitive deficits
A high dietary intake of β-cryptoxanthin reduce osteoporosis and hip fracture
Alcohol consumption increases risk of any fractures
Daily egg consumption have beneficial effects on macular pigment optical density
Higher plasma DHA and EPA levels reduce advanced age-related macular degeneration
Intensive glucose control slows down cognitive decline in persons with type 2 diabetes
Monounsaturated fatty acids dietary intake reduces all-cause mortality
Mushroom consumption reduces all-cause mortality
Supplementation with 320-729 mg/d magnesium may improve sleep in older adults with insomnia
Studies 2020
54 mg/day genistein increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Calcium + vitamin D supplementation reduce hip fracture in postmenopausal women
Carbohydrate intake does not increase risk of fracture
Dairy products increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Dietary intake of vitamin C-rich foods reduces risk of osteoporosis
EPA + DHA supplements for at least 6 months increase walking speed among the elderly
Higher linoleic acid blood concentration reduces cancer mortality
LDL cholesterol levels >121 mg/dL increase Alzheimer's disease
Middle-aged people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia
Oral vitamin B supplementation does not prevent cognitive decline in cognitively unimpaired individuals
Statins improve activities of daily living ability in Alzheimer disease patients
Vitamin K + D supplement increase bone mineral density
Studies 2019
1 drink or more per day increases osteoporosis
>0.8 g proteins/kg body weight/day reduce hip fracture risk in older adults
Diet with high total antioxidant capacity decreases cancer mortality
Dietary intake of 5 mg/d vitamin A reduces age-related cataract
Dietary low-ratio n-6/n-3 PUFA supplementation improves insulin resistance in diabetic patients
High homocysteine level increases Alzheimer disease
High serum uric acid level decreases risk of fractures
Low folate levels increase risk of depression among the aged people
Lower vitamin E levels increase Alzheimer's disease
One serving of fruits and vegetables per day reduces fractures
Potato consumption does not increase risk of mortality in adults
Saturated fat increases Alzheimer disease
Soy/soy products consumption reduce risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases
miRNAs may be a promising biomarker for Alzheimer's disease
Studies 2018
A diet with high antioxidant properties reduces all-cause mortality risk
A high consumption of yogurt and cheese reduces hip fracture
A low selenium level in the brain increases Alzheimer’s disease
All-cause mortality risk is lowest with a diet with 50-55 En% carbohydrates
Alzheimer's disease patients have a low plasma vitamin E level
Coronary heart disease and heart failure increase risk of dementia
Dietary intake of vitamin A, C and green leafy vegetables reduce glaucoma risk
High fish consumption decreases risk of age-related macular degeneration
Inflammatory markers are associated with an increased risk of all-cause dementia
Insulin-degrading enzyme protein level is lower in Alzheimer's disease patients
Monounsaturated fatty acids intake derived from animal sources increase risk of fracture
Regular aerobic exercise delays cognitive decline among individuals having Alzheimer's disease
Vitamin D level of 25 to 35 ng/mL decreases risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Studies 2017
50 mg/day dietary vitamin C intake decreases hip fracture risk
A high vitamin D level increases walking speed among older adults
At least 28 g/d whole grain intake reduce risk of total, cardiovascular and cancer mortality
At least 4 servings/week fish is associated with decreasing memory decline
Atrial fibrillation, previous stroke, myocardial infarction, hypertension, diabetes and previous TIA increase risk of post-stroke dementia
Circulatory selenium concentration is lower in Alzheimer's disease patients
Daily 100g fruit and vegetable reduces risk of cognitive impairment and dementia among elderly
Daily 50 μg vitamin K dietary intake decreases the risk of fractures
Dietary intake of n-3 PUFAs declines hip fracture risk
Every 500 kcal increase per week reduce Alzheimer’s disease with 13%
Fruit and vegetables reduce risk of cognitive disorders
High tea consumption reduces hip fracture risk among women
Higher dietary intake of vitamin A decreases total fracture risk
Higher protein intake may increase bone mineral density
Low vitamin D status is related to poorer cognition in healthy adults
Manganese deficiency may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
Serum zinc/iron levels are decreased in Alzheimer's disease patients
Tea consumption increases bone mineral density
Studies 2015
At least 580 mg/day DHA or 1 g/day DHA/EPA improves memory function in older adults with mild memory complaints
Serum non-ceruloplasmin copper is higher in Alzheimer's disease
Studies 2013
Studies 2012
75-87.5 nmol/L vitamin D decrease mortality in the general population
Daily 54 mg soy isoflavone for 6 weeks to 12 months reduces the frequency and severity of hot flashes
Dietary intakes of vitamin C and E lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
Studies 2011
Alzheimer's disease patients have higher levels of copper
Studies 2009
Isoflavone-rich soy products decrease FSH and LH in premenopausal women
Overweight
Studies 2023
Causal relationship between sugar-sweetened beverages consumption and higher BMI and body weight
Studies 2021
A diet with low GI increases metabolic syndrome
Brown rice has anti-obesity effects in comparison with white rice
Carbohydrate intake increases metabolic syndrome
Daily 700-1000 mg dietary calcium intake increases cardiovascular disease in healthy postmenopausal women
High circulating vitamin C level reduces metabolic syndrome
High protein diets causally have beneficial effect on body weight management
Insufficiency of serum carotenoids increases overweight and obesity
No effect of vitamin E supplementation on weight, BMI and waist circumference
Nut consumption does not increase adiposity
Obesity increases atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients undergoing catheter ablation
Poultry consumption decreases metabolic syndrome
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy or infancy reduces adiposity in childhood
Studies 2020
Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation reduces weight and BMI
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation does not decrease body weight and BMI
Dairy products reduce causal fat mass and BMI among overweight or obese adults
Fish consumption reduces metabolic syndrome
Pistachio supplementation lowers BMI without increasing body weight
Studies 2019
100 g/d fruit consumption reduces metabolic syndrome
150 mg/day quercetin supplementation reduces LDL-cholesterol in obese people
280 mg/d dietary calcium intake may reduce metabolic syndrome
6 months genistein reduces blood pressure among metabolic syndrome patients
<2 g/d L-carnitine decreases diastolic blood pressure in participants with obesity
A higher serum copper level increases obesity
Tree nuts reduce risk of metabolic syndrome
Whole grains, fruit, nut, legume consumption reduce adiposity risk
Studies 2018
<50 g/d carbohydrates increase good cholesterol in overweight/obese adults
Carotenoids may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome
Ginger intake reduces body weight and fasting glucose among overweight and obese subjects
Vegetable and fruit consumption reduce metabolic syndrome
≥30g chocolate per day during 4-8 weeks reduce BMI
≥75 mg/day isoflavones reduce BMI
Studies 2017
A high dietary fiber intake may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome
A high fruit and/or vegetable consumption reduce risk of metabolic syndrome among Asian
A high relative adipose mass reduces bone mineral density in overweight and obese populations
A higher circulating DHA is associated with a lower metabolic syndrome risk
A low-fat diet reduces cholesterol level in overweight or obese people
CLA does not reduce fasting blood glucose and waist circumference
Green tea decreases LDL cholesterol level in overweight or obese people
Higher sodium increases metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome increases risk of ischemic stroke
Weekly 100 grams fish reduces dementia of Alzheimer type
Whole flaxseed supplementation in doses ≥30 g/d during ≥12 weeks has positive effects on body composition in overweight participants
Whole flaxseed supplementation in doses ≥30 g/d during ≥12 weeks has positive effects on body composition in overweight participants
n-3 PUFA supplements reduce waist circumference in overweight and obese adults
Studies 2015
Green tea consumption decreases blood pressure among overweight and obese adults
Pregnancy
Studies 2023
Probiotic/synbiotic supplements improve glucose and lipid metabolism in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Vitamin B6 supplements reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Studies 2021
400 μg folic acid during pregnancy reduce offspring's autism spectrum disorders
>650 mg/day maternal or neonatal DHA and/or EPA supplements increase weight in childhood
Daily 100 mg cholesterol increase gestational diabetes mellitus
Oral magnesium supplementation does not reduce leg cramps during pregnancy
Vitamin A supplementation reduces bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants
Vitamin and mineral supplementation improves glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Studies 2020
Higher levels of gestational vitamin D reduce multiple sclerosis in offspring
Iron fortification increases haemoglobin concentration during pregnancy
N-3 fatty acids supplementation reduces preeclampsia during pregnancy
Omega-3 fatty acids + vitamin E or D reduce gestational diabetes
Probiotic supplementation during pregnancy is beneficial for gestational age
Studies 2019
0.6-2 gram calcium supplement reduce gestational hypertension
75 mg daily DHEA supplements increase fertility in women
High prenatal vitamin D level reduces risk autism-related traits later in life
Higher plasma levels of free fatty acids increase gestational diabetes mellitus
Maternal folic acid supplementation reduces childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Steady-state red blood cell folate concentrations can be reached with 375-570 µg folic acid/day
≤400 μg/d chromium supplementation reduce BMI
Studies 2018
2g inositol twice daily reduce preterm delivery rate
Anemia at the beginning of pregnancy increases a SGA baby
Antenatal care and institutional delivery increase exclusive breastfeeding practices in Ethiopia
Antioxidant supplements could increase sperm quality
Asian vegetarian mothers have an increased risk to deliver babies with low birth weight
Egg into an infant’s diet between 3 and 6 months of age reduces egg allergy risk
Myo-inositol supplementation reduces risk of gestational diabetes and preterm delivery in pregnant women
PUFA supplements do not improve intelligence in low birth weight children
Probiotic supplementation during both prenatal and postnatal period reduces atopic dermatitis
Studies 2017
Breastfeeding during 6-9 months reduces risk of endometrial cancer
Daily 1mg heme iron increases risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women
High serum copper level increase risk of preeclampsia in Asian pregnant women
Routine supplementation of full-term infant milk formula with LCPUFA cannot be recommended
Serum ceruloplasmin may be a useful screening and follow-up tool for developing preeclampsia
Severe vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/mL) increases risk of early spontaneous pregnancy loss
Vitamin D supplementation alone during pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth
Zinc sulfate supplementation does not reduce neonatal jaundice
Studies 2013
Daily 10 to 66 mg iron supplementation during pregnancy improve maternal haematological status and birth weight
Sport nutrition
Studies 2021
3 times per week 30-60 min high-intensity interval training causally reduce visceral adipose tissue
Chair-based exercise programmes improve upper extremity and lower extremity function in older adults
Prenatal alcohol exposure increases placental abruption
Protein quality has significant impact on indices of muscle protein anabolism in young and older adults
Supplementation with L‐arginine alone increases VO2 max in healthy people
Tart cherry supplementation improves recovery from strenuous exercise
Whey protein supplementation increases lean body mass in adults
Studies 2020
10-12 g/d arginine during 8 weeks improve sport performance
High-load and low-load resistance training have similar effects on femoral neck and lumbar spine bone mineral density
Protein supplementation increases lean body mass in adults
Whole-body vibration improves bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Studies 2019
3 mg creatine/kg/day for 14 days improve anaerobic performance in soccer players
Creatine supplementation does not induce renal damage
Strength training decreases inflammation in adults
Studies 2018
1-6g/d taurine supplementation improves human endurance performance
Aerobic exercise benefits global cognition in mild cognitive impairment patients
Milk protein supplements + resistance training increase fat-free mass in older adults
Physical activity reduces lung cancer among smokers
Studies 2017
688mg polyphenol supplementation for at least 7 days increases sport performance
Fish consumption during pregnancy is not associated with risk of asthma and other allergy-related diseases from infancy to mid childhood
It is probably better to consume a low-glycemic-index carbohydrate meal before endurance performance
No more than 1.62 g/kg/day dietary protein supplementation augments resistance exercise training induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults
Resistance training reduces blood pressure in prehypertensive and hypertensive subjects
Studies 2016
Aerobic exercise performed in the fasted state induces higher fat oxidation than exercise performed in the fed state
Studies 2014
Exercise lowers the risk for diabetes conferred by insulin resistance
Vegetarianism
Studies 2021
Vegetable-based diet reduces osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Vegetarians and vegans have a lower bone mineral density than omnivores
Studies 2019
Studies 2018
Studies 2017
Vegetarian diet has a protective effect against diabetes risk
7-points nutritional app
7 points profile in daily life
Healthy diet
Unhealthy diet
Weight loss diet
Low-carbohydrate diet
Diet for athletes
High-protein diet
Low-salt and high-fiber diet
Low-protein diet
Recipes
Healthy meals
Lentil soup with sausage and pasta, serves 4 people
Low cabs and low fat meals
Low carbs meals
Chicken drumsticks with potatoes, zucchini and arugula, serves 4 people
Potato-vegetable salad with tuna, serves 4 people
Low fiber meals
Couscous salad with beef steak and yogurt dip, serves 4 people
Couscous with salmon, serves 4 people
Lasagna with sauerkraut and salmon, serves 4 people
Miso soba noodle salad with crispy tofu, serves 4 people
Oatmeal with milk, serves 1 people
Meals for athletes
Matcha rice with salmon and vegetables, serves 4 people
Rice with chicken-fruit salad, serves 4 people
Unhealthy meals
Spicy beef with somen noodles and okra, serves 4 people
Spinach, fetta and broad bean pie, serves 6 people
Weight loss meals
Rice with peas and vegetables, serves 4 people
Zucchini spaghetti with prawn, serves 4 people
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Vrouwen met zwangerschapsdiabetes hebben baat bij probiotica/synbiotica supplementen (Probiotic/synbiotic supplements improve glucose and lipid metabolism in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus)
Veel selenium via voeding verhoogt botdichtheid (Ingesta dietética alta de selenio reduce fractura de cadera)
Een hoog gehalte aan linolzuur in het lichaam verlaagt prostaatkanker (Higher tissue levels of linoleic acid reduce prostate cancer)
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