Intakes and serum levels of protein and iron for 70 elderly women

Jansen, C.A.M.; Harrill, Inez

doi:10.1093/ajcn/30.9.1414

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“…While the latter findings are likely related to the lower protein intake (particularly meat) observed in this study [27,28], the slight decrease in white blood cells is not well-supported. It has been suggested that ingestion of food additives and preservatives can increase white blood cell count by triggering an immune response due to a sensing of invading pathogens from the food stuff; however, we are unaware of any scientific reports that confirm this hypothesis.…”

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Effect of a 21 day Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women

et al. 2010

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BackgroundDietary modification via caloric restriction is associated with multiple effects related to improved metabolic and cardiovascular health. However, a mandated reduction in kilocalories is not well-tolerated by many individuals, limiting the long-term application of such a plan. The Daniel Fast is a widely utilized fast based on the Biblical book of Daniel. It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal products and preservatives, and inclusive of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. The purpose of the present study was to determine the efficacy of the Daniel Fast to improve markers of metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk.Methods43 subjects (13 men; 30 women; 35 ± 1 yrs; range: 20-62 yrs) completed a 21 day period of modified food intake in accordance with detailed guidelines provided by investigators. All subjects purchased and prepared their own food. Following initial screening, subjects were given one week to prepare for the fast, after which time they reported to the lab for their pre-intervention assessment (day 1). After the 21 day fast, subjects reported to the lab for their post-intervention assessment (day 22). For both visits, subjects reported in a 12 hr fasted state, performing no strenuous physical activity during the preceding 24-48 hrs. At each visit, mental and physical health (SF-12 form), resting heart rate and blood pressure, and anthropometric variables were measured. Blood was collected for determination of complete blood count, metabolic panel, lipid panel, insulin, HOMA-IR, and C-reactive protein (CRP). Subjects' self-reported compliance, mood, and satiety in relation to the fast were also recorded. Diet records were maintained by all subjects during the 7 day period immediately prior to the fast (usual intake) and during the final 7 days of the fast.ResultsSubjects' compliance to the fast was 98.7 ± 0.2% (mean ± SEM). Using a 10 point scale, subjects' mood and satiety were both 7.9 ± 0.2. The following variables were significantly (p < 0.05) lower following the fast as compared to before the fast: white blood cell count (5.68 ± 0.24 vs. 4.99 ± 0.19 103·μL-1), blood urea nitrogen (13.07 ± 0.58 vs. 10.14 ± 0.59 mg·dL-1), blood urea nitrogen/creatinine (14.74 ± 0.59 vs. 11.67 ± 0.68), protein (6.95 ± 0.07 vs. 6.77 ± 0.06 g·dL-1), total cholesterol (171.07 ± 4.57 vs. 138.69 ± 4.39 mg·dL-1), LDL-C (98.38 ± 3.89 vs. 76.07 ± 3.53 mg·dL-1), HDL-C (55.65 ± 2.50 vs. 47.58 ± 2.19 mg·dL-1), SBP (114.65 ± 2.34 vs. 105.93 ± 2.12 mmHg), and DBP (72.23 ± 1.59 vs. 67.00 ± 1.43 mmHg). Insulin (4.42 ± 0.52 vs. 3.37 ± 0.35 μU·mL-1; p = 0.10), HOMA-IR (0.97 ± 0.13 vs.0.72 ± 0.08; p = 0.10), and CRP (3.15 ± 0.91 vs. 1.60 ± 0.42 mg·L-1; p = 0.13), were lowered to a clinically meaningful, albeit statistically insignificant extent. No significant difference was noted for any anthropometric variable (p > 0.05). As expected, multiple differences in dietary intake were noted (p < 0.05), including a reduction in total kilocalorie intake (2185 ± 94 vs. 1722 ± 8...

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Effect of a 21 day Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women

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“…This variable expressivity could be explained by the influence of modificator genes, as for many genetic diseases, on one hand, and by the major environmental influence of differences and variation in fluid and/or solute intake on the other hand (15). Idiopathic chronic SIADH is frequent in the elderly (16); it is not excluded that some of these patients in fact present NSIAD, which is "revealed" late in life because of the widely know decrease in solute intake in the elderly (17,18).…”

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Nephrogenic Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis in Adults

Decaux¹,

Vandergheynst²,

Bouko³

et al. 2007

Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

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Nephrogenic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (NSIAD) is a recently described genetic cause of hyponatremia in male infants. Whether this X-linked condition could be detected in the adult or also could affect women is unknown. A large five-generation family was identified in which the recently described arginine-vasopressin receptor type 2 (AVPR2) mutation that is responsible for NSIAD was segregated. The proband was a 74-yr-old patient who had a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis and whose hyponatremia resisted administration of two AVPR2 antagonists. The phenotype of family members who carry the mutation was investigated. Patients with normal serum sodium were subjected to a water-load test. The previously reported activating missense R137C mutation in the AVPR2 gene in three hemizygous male and four heterozygous female individuals was identified. Except in one woman, spontaneous episodes of hyponatremia or abnormal water-load test were identified in all patients with the mutation, whether male or female. Skewed X inactivation was evidenced in the blood of the asymptomatic woman, which is compatible with preferential inactivation of her mutated allele. NSIAD is not limited to male infants. The diagnosis also should be considered in both male and female adults.

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“…The mean daily protein intake (69 g) was compa rable to that reported by Clarke and Wake field [8] but higher than that reported by Jus tice et al [20], Jansen and Harrill [18], and Vir and Love [30] in their studies of the insti tutionalized elderly. The 2 subjects consum ing less than the recommended levels, 34.5 and 36.2 g, respectively, also received low calorie intakes.…”

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“…Individual dietary intakes var ied widely among the 19 subjects. The mean caloric intake of the subjects (1,831 kcal) in this study was higher than that reported in many other studies of the institutionalized elderly [8,18,22,30]. Individual caloric requirements were calculated on the basis of recorded body weight (obtained from hospi tal charts), age and appropriate activity pat tern from the CDS [13].…”

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Dietary Intake of a Group of Chronic Geriatric Psychiatric Patients

Vincent¹,

Gibson²

1982

Gerontology

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The nutrient intakes of 19 chronic geriatric psychiatric patients were determined by recording all food items consumed over a 3-day period and evaluated using the Canadian Dietary Standard. Mean intakes exceeded the recommendations of the Canadian Dietary Standard for calories and all nutrients except calcium, vitamin D, free folate and zinc. Wide individual variations in nutrient intakes were observed. Supplementation with vitamins and minerals did not alleviate all the observed nutrient deficiencies.

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Intakes and serum levels of protein and iron for 70 elderly women

Cited by 35 publications

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Effect of a 21 day Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women

Effect of a 21 day Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women

Nephrogenic Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis in Adults

Dietary Intake of a Group of Chronic Geriatric Psychiatric Patients

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