Ageing/older people

A positive effect of egg consumption on macular pigment and healthy vision: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

02/02/2021

Sikaroudi, M.K., Saraf-Bank, S., Clayton, Z.S., Soltani, S., 24 January 2021, J Sci Food Agric., https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11109. Abstract Background: Increasing macular pigment optical density (MPOD) as a result of increased macular concentration of lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the...

Prospective associations of protein intake parameters with muscle strength and physical performance in community-dwelling older men and women from the Quebec NuAge cohort

08/02/2021

Hengeveld, L.M., Chevalier, S., Visser, M., Gaudreau, P., Presse, N., 29 January 2021, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqaa360 Abstract: Background Dietary protein has been related to muscle function in aging. Beyond total intake, parameters...

Lacto-ovo vegetarian dietary pattern is protective against sarcopenic obesity: a cross-sectional study of elderly Chinese

07/06/2021

Chen F ,Xu S ,Cao L ,07 June 2021 ,Lacto-ovo vegetarian dietary pattern is protective against sarcopenic obesity: a cross-sectional study of elderly Chinese , In Press ,Journal Pre-proof ,doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2021.111386 Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study was to...

Vitamin K2 Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Prevention and Treatment

24/06/2021

Propescu A, German M ,27 June 2021 ,Vitamin K2 Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Prevention and Treatment ,Nutrients 2021,doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072206 Abstract: Recent studies have highlighted the importance of vitamin K2 (VK2) in human health. However, there have been no clinical...

Protein interventions augment the effect of resistance exercise on appendicular lean mass and handgrip strength in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

21/10/2021

Kirwan P R ,Mazidi M ,Garcia R C et al ,21 October 2021 ,Protein interventions augment the effect of resistance exercise on appendicular lean mass and handgrip strength in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials , The American Journal of Clinical...