Serum levels of vitamins A, C, and E in persons with chronic spinal cord injury living in the community11The opinions expressed in this article are those of the grantee and do not necessarily reflect those of the US Department of Education.

Moussavi, Robabeh M.; Garza, Héctor J. Maldonado; Eisele, Susan; Rodriguez, Gladys P.; Rintala, Diana H.

doi:10.1016/s0003-9993(03)00033-9

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“…Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water soluble and antioxidant molecule whose ingestion is necessary by humans, due to their impossibility to synthesize it [32]. Dietary sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables: especially citrus fruits, cauliflower, and broccoli (i.e., cruciferous plants), tomato juice, cranberry [33], and kiwifruit. Ninety mg/day for adult men and 75 mg/day for adult women are the doses recommended by the National Institute of Health [34].…”

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The Influence of Film and Storage on the Phenolic and Antioxidant Properties of Red Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) cv. Erika

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In this paper, the effect of the packaging material and storage method on red raspberries produced at Reggio Calabria (Italy) was studied. For this purpose, the fruits were stored immediately after harvest in different conditions: in the fridge at 1 °C and in the freezer at −20 °C, using different packaging materials, two new patented films (nanoactive A) and (nanoactive B), one common packaging film (polyethylene terephthalate), and other fruits were left without any packaging material. Chemical parameters were analysed at harvest to have the initial characteristics without any conditioned storage and to distinguish the post-harvest effect on the fruits, then daily for storage in the fridge and monthly for storage in the freezer. The aims of our project were first to determine the qualitative characterization of these red raspberries, the optimization of their shelf-life during time in the fridge or freezer, using the different types of packaging materials and finally to highlight the usefulness of the new patented packaging materials. Nanoactive A film showed the best shelf-life in the fridge, and after 14 days the values, given as mg/100 g fresh weight, were: total phenolics (166.70), monomeric anthocyanin content (50.82), flavonoids (24.64), ascorbic acid (32.42), and 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay (95.93).

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The Influence of Film and Storage on the Phenolic and Antioxidant Properties of Red Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) cv. Erika

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“…The most common deficiencies in individuals with SCI include vitamins A, B5, B7, B9, B12, C, D, and E, and potassium, magnesium, and calcium [ 112 , 113 ].…”

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What We Do and What We Should Do Against Malnutrition in Spinal Cord Injury: A Position Paper From Italian Spinal Cord Injury Network Rehabilitation Centers

Areni,

Capeci,

Cassinis

et al. 2024

J Clin Med Res

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event that significantly impacts body composition and alters energy and nutritional needs. This places patients with SCI at a high risk of malnutrition, which can hinder optimal functional recovery, prolong hospital stays, increase hospital admissions, and contribute to the development of obesity and cardiovascular and metabolic ailments in chronic patients. Consequently, there is an urgent need for clear guidance to support clinicians in managing the nutritional needs of patients with SCI at different stages of the disease, including the acute (0 - 4 months after injury), post-acute (4 - 26 months after injury), and post-discharge phases. This study utilized a cross-sectional survey to assess the strategies employed in seven spinal units across Italy to address the nutritional needs of patients with SCI during the acute, post-acute, and post-discharge phases of the condition. Eight clinicians (five physiatrists, two internists, and one urologist) and one nurse participated in the survey. Following the survey completion, the participants were invited to partake in a round table session to delve deeper into the questionnaire results to gather their opinions and gain insights into clinical practices related to the various challenges surrounding the management of malnutrition in patients with SCI. We here review the available evidence on the energy needs and nutritional requirements of patients with SCI, highlighting the clinical aspects that deserve more attention throughout the distinct phases of the disease. We additionally provide an overview of the scenario regarding the management of malnutrition in patients with SCI across various spinal units in Italy. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aimed to enhance understanding and provide valuable insights for clinicians working with patients with SCI, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to provide nutritional support to patients with SCI efficiently. By addressing the challenges of defining nutritional needs and presenting a practical guide, we aspire to contribute to the overall management and care of individuals with SCI and the prevention of malnutrition and its associated complications, thereby improving patient outcomes.

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“…As anti-inflammatory diet has ability to increase the intake of vitamins C (ascorbic acid) and E (alpha-tocopherol) in individuals with SCI (after 3 months), proinflammatory markers are negatively correlated with carotenoids [52,53]. SCI subjects (from at least 2 years) have lower serum level of vitamins C and E and beta-carotene in comparison with healthy controls [54,55].…”

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Perspective Chapter: Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury and Effect of Neutraceuticals in Providing Potential Health Benefits

Ara¹,

Walliullah²,

Al-Otaibi³

et al. 2023

Spinal Cord Injury - Current Trends in Acute Management, Function Preservation and Rehabilitation Protocols

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is extremely debilitating disorder. The increasing incidences and persisting poor prognosis in neurological recovery and QoL (SCIM) have severely exposed the limitations of all known management strategies. Recently simple measures like nutritional supplementation in SCI cases have shown promising results. Efforts in augmenting neurological recovery and QoL (SCIM) following SCI are being studied world over. Unfortunately, little success has been achieved and the most promising ones such as corticosteroids, newer pharmaceutical agents, and cellular therapies have conflicting results. Several studies have found significant improvement in recovery following nutritional intervention in acute trauma and critically ill subjects. These were reported to be cost effective and easy to administer. Since most of these studies were on a specific nutritional supplement, the full potential of a set of nutritional supplementation facilitating neurological recovery needs to be explored. In ASCI, the improvement in neurological status and QOL (SCIM) is unpredictable and remains poor with known therapy. It has been reported that injuries heal better with nutritional supplementation. Taurine, vitamins C and E, omega-3 fatty acid, etc. have specifically found to be effective in facilitating recovery in acute trauma.

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Serum levels of vitamins A, C, and E in persons with chronic spinal cord injury living in the community11The opinions expressed in this article are those of the grantee and do not necessarily reflect those of the US Department of Education.

Cited by 16 publications

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The Influence of Film and Storage on the Phenolic and Antioxidant Properties of Red Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) cv. Erika

The Influence of Film and Storage on the Phenolic and Antioxidant Properties of Red Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) cv. Erika

What We Do and What We Should Do Against Malnutrition in Spinal Cord Injury: A Position Paper From Italian Spinal Cord Injury Network Rehabilitation Centers

Perspective Chapter: Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury and Effect of Neutraceuticals in Providing Potential Health Benefits

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