Healthy plant-based diets improve dyslipidemias, insulin resistance, and inflammation in metabolic syndrome. A narrative review

Thomas, Minu; Calle, Mariana C.; Fernández, María Luz

doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2022.10.002

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“…On a broader scale, metabolic syndrome was also associated with a higher abundance of Chordata reads, denoting vertebrate animal-derived foods, and a lower abundance of Streptophyta , which includes most plants found in the human diet. These results are consistent with prior studies that have identified higher consumption of animal products, such as pork, and a lower consumption of fruits and vegetables, as risk factors for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease 44,45 .…”

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confidence: 92%

Metagenomic estimation of dietary intake from human stool

Diener,

Gibbons

2024

Preprint

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Dietary intake is tightly coupled to gut microbiota composition, human metabolism, and to the incidence of virtually all major chronic diseases. Dietary and nutrient intake are usually quantified using dietary questionnaires, which tend to focus on broad food categories, suffer from self-reporting biases, and require strong compliance from study participants. Here, we present MEDI (Metagenomic Estimation of Dietary Intake): a method for quantifying dietary intake using food-derived DNA in stool metagenomes. We show that food items can be accurately detected in metagenomic shotgun sequencing data, even when present at low abundances (>10 reads). Furthermore, we show how dietary intake, in terms of DNA abundance from specific organisms, can be converted into a detailed metabolic representation of nutrient intake. MEDI could identify the onset of solid food consumption in infants and it accurately predicted food questionnaire responses in an adult population. Additionally, we were able to identify specific dietary features associated with metabolic syndrome in a large clinical cohort, providing a proof-of-concept for detailed quantification of individual-specific dietary patterns without the need for questionnaires.

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 92%

Metagenomic estimation of dietary intake from human stool

Diener,

Gibbons

2024

Preprint

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“…Protective qualities against dyslipidemia, a condition characterized by abnormal levels of lipids in the blood, are intricately linked to cardiovascular health [ 32 , 33 ]. These contradictory findings emphasize the complexity of the relationship between egg consumption, cholesterol, and overall health, suggesting that a blanket assessment of eggs as detrimental may only partially be accurate [ 34 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Egg consumption and bone mass density among the elderly: A scoping review

Olagunju,

Abodunrin,

Omotoso

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Eggs offer a range of essential nutrients that could support skeletal health as individuals age. Maintaining bone density is crucial for reducing the risk of fractures and improving overall mobility and quality of life in later years. Understanding the potential benefits of habitual egg consumption on bone mass density among older people is essential, given that the natural decline in bone mass density occurs with age. This area of research has not garnered sufficient attention basically because of the mixed reactions and conflicting reports about the safety of egg consumption especially among the older adults. This scoping review aims to systematically examine the existing literature to map the evidence regarding the association between habitual egg consumption and bone mass density in older adults’ individuals. The scoping review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines to ensure methodological rigor and transparency. Five electronic databases were searched for published pieces of literature. While high egg intake has been linked to increased mortality and dyslipidemia, eggs contain compounds like Ovo transferrin and carotenoids that may benefit bone health. As aging increases vulnerability to bone fragility and fractures, it’s crucial to provide comprehensive dietary recommendations. The complex relationship between egg consumption, cholesterol, and health highlights the need for nuanced assessment. Overall, eggs present a potentially valuable dietary component for promoting bone health in aging populations. Limited research on the link between egg consumption and bone mass density in older adults highlights the need for further investigation. Concerns about cholesterol have overshadowed potential benefits. Given aging populations and bone health challenges, exploring eggs’ role in preventing falls and fractures is essential for a proactive approach to older adults’ well-being.

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“…Pervasive experimental evidence has demonstrated that, in general, a plant-based diet is beneficial to health, largely because of its alignment with global dietary recommendations for chronic disease prevention and management [ 17 , 22 , [34] , [35] , [36] , [37] , [38] , [39] ]. Such a regimen can enhance metabolic regulation, inflammation resistance, and oxidation processes through the consumption of a nourishing plant-based diet replete with fiber-rich and high-quality protein-filled food sources, thereby contributing to the reduction of chronic illnesses [ [40] , [41] , [42] , [43] , [44] , [45] ]. Nonetheless, it is worth mentioning that the centenarian population mainly comprises a relatively healthy elderly cohort that can live up to the age of 100 y because of the possible fortification of their immune systems and resilience [ 6 , 10 , 46 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Association between Plant-based Diet and Risk of Chronic Diseases and All-Cause Mortality in Centenarians in China: A Cohort Study

Yuan,

Jiang,

Zhai

et al. 2024

Current Developments in Nutrition

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Healthy plant-based diets improve dyslipidemias, insulin resistance, and inflammation in metabolic syndrome. A narrative review

Cited by 45 publications

References 84 publications

Metagenomic estimation of dietary intake from human stool

Metagenomic estimation of dietary intake from human stool

Egg consumption and bone mass density among the elderly: A scoping review

Association between Plant-based Diet and Risk of Chronic Diseases and All-Cause Mortality in Centenarians in China: A Cohort Study

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