Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study examined the barriers and facilitators to engagement and weight loss among SCI participants enrolled in the Group Lifestyle Balance Adapted for individuals with Impaired Mobility (GLB-AIM),...
KEY FINDING: Higher nutrition self-efficacy at the start of the program predicted better engagement.
Physiological Reports, 2022 • November 1, 2022
This study explored the impact of an 8-week low-carbohydrate/high-protein (LC/HP) diet on metabolic health in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants were randomized to either ...
KEY FINDING: The LC/HP diet led to a significant reduction in total body fat mass and visceral fat mass compared to the control group.
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 • January 23, 2023
The main finding of the present study was a widespread risk of malnutrition, affecting over 60% of individuals with SCI during inpatient rehabilitation. This risk was higher and more common in persons w...
KEY FINDING: Of the 252 participants included, 62% were at risk for malnutrition 3 months post injury and 40% at discharge (p = 0.000).
Neurotrauma Reports, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study examined the effects of a high-fat diet (HFD) on glucose tolerance, tissue mass, and bone after spinal cord injury (SCI) in mice. SCI mice fed a HFD showed glucose intolerance, reduced musc...
KEY FINDING: SCI animals display signs of glucose intolerance at 84 days after initiating HFD despite a decrease in body mass and lower iFAT, eFAT, and oFAT masses.
Trials, 2020 • April 28, 2020
This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the impact of a ketogenic diet (KD) on neurological recovery in individuals with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). The trial aims t...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to determine if a KD significantly improves motor and sensory function.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021 • February 27, 2021
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defenses, leading to oxidative stress. Dietary advice and supplements, particularly th...
KEY FINDING: Curcumin, ginseng, and green tea have potential for SCI management, but SCI individuals often have low antioxidant vitamin levels.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2021 • January 1, 2021
SCI is associated with alterations in body composition, endometabolic complications, and malnutrition that are also cause for severe comorbidities. Although authoritative guidelines for nondisabled in...
KEY FINDING: Energy intake in persons with SCI ranges from 1250 to 2112 kcal/day, although this is contingent on the frequency and reporting accuracy of the dietary recall questionnaires used to asses caloric intake.
Neural Regen Res, 2020 • April 3, 2020
The study investigated the neuroprotective effects of combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with ketone salt (KS) supplementation in rats with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that KD + KS...
KEY FINDING: Exogenous ketone supplementation raised blood ketone levels more than the KD alone in uninjured animals.
Neural Regen Res, 2020 • March 1, 2020
This meta-analysis assesses the effect of DHA on motor function recovery in rat models of SCI, confirming that DHA administration significantly improved functional recuperation. The ability of DHA to ...
KEY FINDING: The highest mean Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan scale score occurred at 42 days after DHA treatment in spinal cord injury rats.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • December 7, 2022
This article reviews the existing literature on nutrition, dietary intake, and nutrition education in persons with SCI as it relates to metabolic dysfunction. Nutrition education topics are presented ...
KEY FINDING: Persons with SCI often have poor dietary intakes, not meeting recommended guidelines for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.