Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis, 2020 • March 1, 2020
This study investigated the effects of a high fat diet (HFD) on oligodendrocytes and myelin in the central nervous system (CNS) of mice. Results showed that HFD consumption led to a loss of oligodendr...
KEY FINDING: Chronic high fat diet (HFD) consumption promotes loss of oligodendrocyte progenitors across the brain and spinal cord.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2020 • September 8, 2020
This study explores the effects of acute and repeated caffeine exposure at different concentrations on hippocampal progenitor proliferation, integrity, and apoptosis, using an in vitro hippocampal cel...
KEY FINDING: Supraphysiological caffeine concentrations reduce progenitor integrity compared to lower caffeine doses.
PLoS ONE, 2021 • January 4, 2021
This systematic review analyzes the effects of ketogenic diets (KD) and intermittent fasting on nerve regeneration and repair following traumatic injuries to the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The...
KEY FINDING: Intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet may promote neuroprotection and facilitate the regeneration and repair of nerve fibers following injury.
Neurobiology of Stress, 2024 • May 15, 2024
This study investigated whether coffee polyphenols could protect against early-life stress (ES)-induced cognitive deficits in male mice. ES was induced via limited nesting and bedding, and mice were g...
KEY FINDING: Coffee polyphenol supplementation early in life protected against ES-induced later life cognitive deficits, as evidenced by improved performance in object recognition and spatial memory tasks.
Trials, 2019 • September 5, 2019
This study investigates the effects of an 8-week low-carbohydrate/high-protein (LC/HP) dietary intervention on metabolic health, body composition, gut bacteria composition, and quality of life in indi...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to determine if a low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet improves glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, and β-cell function in individuals with SCI.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022 • August 22, 2022
This review explores the potential of polyphenols in targeting oxidative stress in spinal cord injury (SCI). Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of SCI, influencing interr...
KEY FINDING: Polyphenols, such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), resveratrol, and quercetin, exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties that can mitigate oxidative stress and inflammation following SCI.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2007 • January 1, 2007
The BENEfit program shows promise in improving health and fitness for adolescents with mobility impairments, who face a high risk of obesity and related health conditions. The 16-week intervention, fo...
KEY FINDING: The study found a significant increase in whole-body lean tissue without a corresponding increase in whole-body fat among the participants.
Medical Education Online, 2018 • August 3, 2018
This short communication describes the first synchronous tele-nutrition medical education training program using a novel Culinary Coaching (CC) model. CC training significantly improved coaches’ attit...
KEY FINDING: The culinary coaching (CC) training program significantly improved coaches’ attitudes about delivering CC from pre-program means of 3.61 to post-program means, 3.77 (p<0.01).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study identified four common dietary patterns among Iranian individuals with SCI using principal component analysis. The most prevalent pattern resembled a 'Western' diet, characterized by proces...
KEY FINDING: The most common dietary pattern, similar to a ‘Western’ diet, included processed meat, sweets, desserts, and soft drinks.
Mol. Nutr. Food Res., 2019 • July 9, 2019
This study used untargeted metabolomics to identify a serum signature of 22 metabolites associated with cognitive decline in older adults over 12 years. The signature included metabolites related to c...
KEY FINDING: A baseline serum signature of 22 metabolites was associated with subsequent cognitive decline.