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Complete denture wearers are at increased risk of malnutrition
1 November 2011
According to a new French study, the edentulous elderly have an increased risk of micronutrient deficits and insufficient energy intakes.
01 January 2012
Low serum beta-carotene and lycopene concentrations may increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction in men, says a new Finnish study.
In the observational study, blood serum concentrations of beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin A and vitamin E were measured in 1,031 men aged 46–65 years to examine if the micronutrient levels were related to the risk of developing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) over an average of 11.5 years (1). The study results showed that participants with the lowest beta-carotene and lycopene concentrations had a significantly increased risk of AMI. Serum concentrations of vitamins A and E were not associated with disease risk.
The researchers concluded that low serum beta-carotene and lycopene concentrations may increase the risk of AMI in men. The results of this study would support that the intake of foods rich in these carotenoids may be useful in preventing AMI. By scavenging free radicals under oxidative stress and thereby preventing oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), carotenoids could protect against the development and progression of atherosclerosis, which could lead to coronary heart disease and an increased risk of myocardial infarction.
Research suggests that common antioxidants including carotenoids could be used for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and coronary heart disease (2). Several epidemiological studies have shown that high dietary intake or plasma levels of carotenoids are related to fewer cardiovascular events (3). It has been reported that high concentrations of plasma or adipose tissue concentrations or a high dietary intake of carotenoids may protect against the risk of acute myocardial infarction (4-6). However, some studies have not found an association between dietary intake and plasma levels of carotenoids and acute myocardial infarction (7, 8).
1 November 2011
According to a new French study, the edentulous elderly have an increased risk of micronutrient deficits and insufficient energy intakes.
11 February 2013
According to a new Swedish study, men who regularly take vitamin C supplements but not multivitamins may be at a higher risk of developing kidney stones.
19 June 2019
Based on the well documented levels of DHA and ARA present in breast milk, and the WHO recommendation that breastfeeding should continue for 2 years or beyond, infants who are not breastfed should receive infant formulas and follow-on formulas that are supplemented with both DHA and ARA and in concentrations that are similar to breast milk.