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The role of balanced supplementation in diet of age-related macular degeneration patients

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Kusz vel Sobczuk I., Święch A.

OphthaTherapy

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2021

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vol. 8

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issue 1

19-25

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Aim: The aim of the article was to discuss the role of balanced supplementation in diet of age-related macular degeneration patients. Methods: This review was carried out using comprehensive and systematic literature reports on the role of supplementation of vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 acid and folic acid in the prevention of AMD. Results: Vitamins, minerals and carotenoids are essential for the proper retinal function over an inflammation and immune response modulation. Conclusions: Vitamins, minerals and carotenoids discussed in the article have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties in the management of AMD progression. Accordingly, it is relevant to assure the appropriate level of these nutrients in a diet of AMD patients.

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Cel: Celem pracy było omówienie roli zbilansowanej suplementacji w diecie chorych ze zwyrodnieniem plamki związanym z wiekiem (AMD, age-related macular degeneration). Metody: Dokonano przeglądu piśmiennictwa z ostatnich lat dotyczącego roli witamin: D, C, E, B6, B12, cynku, luteiny, zeaksantyny, kwasu omega-3 oraz kwasu foliowego w prewencji AMD. Wyniki: Witaminy, składniki mineralne i karotenoidy są niezbędne do prawidłowego funkcjonowania siatkówki, ponieważ modulują odpowiedź zapalną i immunologiczną. Wnioski: Omówione w pracy witaminy, minerały oraz karotenoidy mają właściwości przeciwzapalne oraz przeciwutleniające, dzięki czemu zmniejszają ryzyko progresji AMD. W związku z powyższym należy zapewnić właściwe stężenie tych substancji w diecie pacjentów z AMD.

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DIETARY INTAKE OF MINERALS IN DIETS OF ADULTS PREPARING FOR MARATHON

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Salomon A., Mandecka A., Różańska D., Konikowska K., Kosendiak A., Regulska-Ilow B.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2017

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vol. 18

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issue 2

23-32

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the mineral content in the diets of amateurs preparing for a marathon. The examined group consisted of 92 women (W), whose average age was 30.8 ±6.7 years and 66 men (M), whose average age was 33.2 ±6.6 years. The evaluation of the mineral content of the diets of the surveyed people was done using three-day dietary records which included one day of the weekend. The average daily sodium content in the diets of women was 1,952.2 ±729.2 mg, and in the diets of men it was 3,093.1 ±1,063.3 mg whereas potassium content was 3,361.6 ±798.5 mg and 3,900.3 ±982.3 mg respectively. The potassium content of less than 90% of fulfilling the norm was observed in the diets of 84.8% of women and 66.7% of men. The average content of calcium in the diets of women and men amounted to 887.5 ±278.8 mg and 1,162.6 ± 434.3 mg/day respectively. The diets of 30.4% of women and 16.7% of men had insufficient calcium content as compared to the norms. The average daily phosphorus and magnesium content was significantly higher in men than in women (1,374.6 ±348.6 vs 1,823.5 ±473.0 mg and 373.4 ±107.1 vs 423.6 ±108.8 mg). Magnesium intake was insufficient in the diets of 14.1% of women and 28.8% of men. The average daily content of iron, zinc and copper in the group of women was: 12.1 mg, 10.1 mg and 1.4 mg, while in the diets of men respectively 14.8 mg, 13.5 mg and 1.5 mg. The highest percentage of diets not fulfilling the norm was found for calcium and potassium in women, and potassium and magnesium for men.

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Assessing the criticality of minerals used in emerging technologies in China

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Yu Y., Yu Y.

Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi

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2020

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vol. 36

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issue 2

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Comparison of nutrient content in bulbs of Japanese red spider lily (Lycoris radiata) and golden spider lily (Lycoris aurea), ornamental and medicinal plants

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Salachna P., Piechocki R.

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vol. 26

72-79

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Plants of the genus Lycoris in Japan are of importance in culture and religion; they are used as ornamental and medicinal plants. Two species are particularly attractive: Lycoris aurea with yellow flowers and Lycoris radiata with red flowers. Both species show a wide biological activity mainly due to the high content of alkaloids. The aim of the study was to compare the mineral composition of Lycoris aurea and Lycoris radiata bulbs. The analyses were carried out on bulbs obtained after the end of flowering. There were significant differences between the tested species in the content of both macronutrients and micronutrients. The bulbs of Lycoris radiata contained significantly more nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese and iron compared to Lycoris aurea bulbs. In turn, more boron was found in Lycoris aurea bulbs. There were no differences between species in terms of phosphorus, calcium and copper contents in the bulbs. In summary, both species have different nutritional requirements. Lycoris aurea bulbs have the highest nitrogen and magnesium content, while Lycoris radiata bulbs contain the highest amounts of nitrogen and potassium. Bulbs of both species are a rich source of iron and zinc.

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Pochodzenie materii meteorytowej

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Kozłowski S.

Acta Societatis Metheoriticae Polonorum

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2023

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vol. 14

100-113

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In this article, I briefly review the history of the elements in the Universe, starting from cosmic inflation and ending at the creation of elements and minerals that we find in meteorites.

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Nutritional Composition, Minerals, Vitamin C and Antioxidant Analysis of Yellow Mombin (Spondias mombin L.) Nut

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Odokwo E. O., Uzoekwe N. M.

World News of Natural Sciences

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2024

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vol. 53

86-93

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The nutritional, mineral, Vitamin C and antioxidant capacity profiling of the nut of Spondias mombin has been carried out. The nut of S. mombin (NSM) was extracted from its fruit and then profiled quantitatively for its nutritional, mineral and vitamin C contents using the AOAC standard procedures. The antioxidant capacity of the methanol extract of NSM was carried out using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical assay and ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) techniques. The nut was found to have nutritional facts of: moisture content (12.24±0.06%), lipid content (1.69±0.01%), fibre content (45.27±0.32%), protein content (5.69±0.04%), ash content (0.41±0.02%) and carbohydrate content (34.70±0.33%). The mineral content in mg/g of sample was found to contain: K (7.014), Na (2.966), Ca (1.333), Mg (0.690), Fe (0.131), Cu (0.079), Zn (0.015), Cd (0.004) and Cr (0.009). Pb was not detected. The vitamin C content was 3.89 mg, DPPH antioxidant potential increases as concentration of NSM increases from 25.00 µg/ml to 400 µg/mL and FRAP was observed at 400 μg/ml NSM to be 75.304±0.002 mgAAE. The nut of S. mombin has shown to be good sources for alternative nutrition and as a base for minerals rich in cellular ions. The nut of S. mombin has exhibited antioxidant capacity which can be attributed to the presence of some vital phytoconstituents.

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Phytochemicals, nutraceuticals and antinutritional factors assessment of young leaves of Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott

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Eneh G. D. O., Okon O. G., Imabong F. E., Mfoniso E. J., Olajumoke I. O.

World News of Natural Sciences

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2018

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vol. 20

12-22

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Phytochemicals, proximate, minerals and anti-nutrient compositions of young cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) leaves were determined using standard methods. Qualitative and quantitative analyses for phytochemicals confirmed the presence of bioactive constituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids and saponins in appreciable amounts, while terpenes, cardiac glycocides and tannins were only present in trace concentrations. Mineral analysis revealed that K recorded the highest content - with 214.00 ± 2.11 mg/100g, followed by Ca - 157.10 ± 1.47 mg/100g, Mg - 63.00 ± 0.58 mg/100g, P - 32.00 ± 0.61 mg/100g, while Fe had the lowest value - 0.10 ± 0.14 mg/100g. Proximate composition analysis of C. esculenta leaves indicated that CHO, protein and crude fibre were present in high quantities (35.22, 17.10 and 16.41 % respectively), while fat was at the lowest content (8.82%). Anti-nutritional factor analysis of young leaves of C. esculenta indicated that phytates was present in huge quantity - 11.03 ± 0.12mg/g, followed by oxalates - 7.62 ± 0.14 mg/g, while tannins recorded the lowest anti-nutritional contents - 0.12 ± 0.06 mg/g. This study has also revealed that the young leaves of C. esculenta contain appreciable levels of bioactive components (phytochemicals such as as alkaloids, flavonoids and saponins; minerals K, Ca, Mg, P and Fe) and appreciable amounts of CHO, protein and crude fibre. The results of anti-nutrients analysis showed high contents of phytate and oxalate. The last is probably responsible for the itching effect and also interferes with the utilization of essential nutrients. Thus, young leaves of C. esculenta provide appreciable quantities of nutrients and thus can rival other conventional vegetables normally consumed in Nigeria.

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Dietary supplement use among patients with chronic kidney disease

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Jakimowicz-Tylicka M., Chmielewski M., Kuźmiuk-Glembin I., Skonieczny P., Dijakiewicz G., Zdrojewska G., Rutkowski B., Tylicki L., Dębska Ślizień A.

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2018

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vol. 65

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issue 2

319-324

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Background. Dietary supplements (DS) are available over the counter, but patients with impaired renal function are specifically at risk for toxicity when consuming certain DS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of DS use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Material and methods. A cross-sectional, controlled DS use survey (22 questions) was conducted among 180 CKD patients (stage 1-5, dialysis, kidney transplant), with 60 patients without CKD serving as controls. Results. DS use did not differ significantly between subjects with and without CKD, unless the CKD patients were on dialysis. In the CKD group, 20% admitted to use DS regularly and 22% did not take the mat all. In the controls, DS consumption was 17% and 13%, respectively (NS). The DS use was higher among women ascompared to men (89% vs. 70%; p < 0.005), and people living in cities versus those living in the country side (81% vs. 63%; p < 0.05). DS most commonly used were: vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Major indications for DS use included: musculoskeletal issues, general health improvement and prevention of urinary tract infections. Subgroup analyses revealed that dialysis patients were characterized by a significantly higher DS use in comparison to CKD stage 1-5 subjects and renal transplant recipients. The decision to introduce DS was made by the physician in 54% of cases; by a pharmacist in 9% of cases, and by the patients themselves in 37%. Only 21% of patients with CKD, and 27% of subjects without CKD, declared knowledge of any possible side-effects associated with DS (NS). Conclusions. The use of DS among patients with CKD is similar to patients without CKD, with the exception of those on dialysis. Vitamins and minerals were the most commonly reported DS consumed. The knowledge on potential side-effectof DS was limited to approximately one-fourth of those surveyed.

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Influence of season and breed on serum mineral levels in sheep

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Autukaitė J., Poškienė I., Juozaitienė V., Undzėnaitė R., Antanaitis R., Žilinskas H., Autukaitė J., Poškienė I., Juozaitienė V., Undzėnaitė R., Antanaitis R., Žilinskas H.

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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2020

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vol. 23

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issue 3

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Dieta i styl życia jako czynniki wpływające na płodność

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Bojanowska M., Kostecka M.

Kosmos

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2018

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vol. 67

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issue 2

425-439

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Zaburzenia płodności mają związek nie tylko z wiekiem (starzenie się jajników i jąder oraz pogarszanie się jakości gamet), ale również wynikają z negatywnego wpływu czynników środowiskowych, zawodowych i stylu życia. Do elementów stylu życia zalicza się sposób żywienia, aktywność fizyczną oraz palenie papierosów i spożywanie alkoholu. W pracy omówiono rolę poszczególnych składników odżywczych, takich jak: białka, węglowodany, tłuszcze, witaminy i składniki mineralne w kontekście procesów reprodukcyjnych. Nieprawidłowy sposób żywienia, nadmiar lub niedobór masy ciała to czynniki, które w znacznym stopniu mogą wpływać na płodność zarówno kobiet, jak i mężczyzn.

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The fertility disorders are associated not only with the age (aging of the ovaries and testes and the deterioration of the quality of gametes), but also with the negative impact of environmental and occupational factors, as well as lifestyle. The elements of lifestyle include diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption. The paper discusses the role of individual nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals in the context of reproductive processes. Improper diet, excess or shortage of body weight are the factors that significantly affect the fertility of both women and men.

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The role of balanced supplementation in diet of age-related macular degeneration patients

DIETARY INTAKE OF MINERALS IN DIETS OF ADULTS PREPARING FOR MARATHON

Assessing the criticality of minerals used in emerging technologies in China

Comparison of nutrient content in bulbs of Japanese red spider lily (Lycoris radiata) and golden spider lily (Lycoris aurea), ornamental and medicinal plants

Pochodzenie materii meteorytowej

Nutritional Composition, Minerals, Vitamin C and Antioxidant Analysis of Yellow Mombin (Spondias mombin L.) Nut

Phytochemicals, nutraceuticals and antinutritional factors assessment of young leaves of Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott

Dietary supplement use among patients with chronic kidney disease

Inf﻿luence of season and breed on serum mineral levels in sheep

Dieta i styl życia jako czynniki wpływające na płodność

Influence of season and breed on serum mineral levels in sheep