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Effect of Dietary Natural Products and Metabolites on Non-communicable Diseases and Maternal–Child Health

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 September 2024) | Viewed by 3495

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Prof. Dr. Liqiang Zheng

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School of Public Health, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China
Interests: nutritional epidemiology; cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; neurocognitive disorders; perinatal health; methodology of clinical research

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Dietary natural products are closely linked to human health. Safe, natural substances and metabolites are continuously sought for their potentially wide range of health benefits in preventing and treating chronic diseases. Substances such as spermidine and spermine, derived from plants or animals, have prevented the formation and/or progression of neurocognitive disorders and cardiovascular diseases. However, certain natural substances and metabolites have been identified as independent risk factors for certain diseases and are promoted to be controlled in their intake. Notably, the correlation between trimethylamine-N-oxide and cardiovascular diseases underscores this caution.

We encourage submissions that present novel research findings, methodological advancements, and evidence-based studies to provide new insights into the role of natural products and metabolites in maintaining and promoting human health, especially in non-communicable diseases and maternal–child health, for improving public health outcomes. Manuscripts will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific rigor and quality.

We eagerly anticipate contributions from experts in the field. Authors are encouraged to submit their original research on this attractive topic.

Prof. Dr. Liqiang Zheng
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • natural products
  • non-communicable diseases
  • maternal–child health
  • chronic diseases
  • neurocognitive disorders
  • diet
  • evidence-based

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Non-Linear Association of Dietary Polyamines with the Risk of Incident Dementia: Results from Population-Based Cohort of the UK Biobank
by Mingxia Qian, Na Zhang, Rui Zhang, Min Liu, Yani Wu, Ying Lu, Furong Li and Liqiang Zheng
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2774; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162774 - 20 Aug 2024
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Natural polyamines, including spermidine (SPD), spermine (SPM) and putrescine (PUT), are evolutionarily conserved endogenous molecules crucially involved in central cellular processes. Their physiological importance may extend to the maintenance of cognitive function during aging. However, limited population-based epidemiological studies have explored the link [...] Read more.
Natural polyamines, including spermidine (SPD), spermine (SPM) and putrescine (PUT), are evolutionarily conserved endogenous molecules crucially involved in central cellular processes. Their physiological importance may extend to the maintenance of cognitive function during aging. However, limited population-based epidemiological studies have explored the link between dietary polyamines and dementia risk. This study was a prospective analysis of 77,092 UK Biobank participants aged ≥ 60 years without dementia at baseline. We used Cox proportional hazard regression models to explore the associations between dietary polyamines and the risk of dementia, and restricted cubic splines to test the non-linear relationships. During a median follow-up of 12 years, 1087 incidents of all-cause dementia cases occurred, including 450 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cases and 206 vascular dementia (VD) cases. The fully adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for the upper fourth quintile of dietary SPD, in comparison with the lowest quintile of intake, were 0.68 (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 0.66–0.83) for the risk of all-cause dementia, 0.62 (95% CI: 0.45–0.85) for AD and 0.56 (95% CI: 0.36–0.88) for VD, respectively. A 26% reduction in dementia risk [HR: 0.74, (95% CI: 0.61–0.89)] and a 47% reduction in AD [HR: 0.53, (95%CI: 0.39–0.72)] were observed comparing the third with the lowest quintiles of dietary SPM. Dietary PUT was only associated with a reduced risk of all-cause dementia in the fourth quintile [HR (95% CI): 0.82 (0.68–0.99)]. Reduced risk was not found to be significant across all quintiles. There were ‘U’-shaped relationships found between dietary polyamines and all-cause dementia, AD and VD. Stratification by genetic predisposition showed no significant effect modification. Optimal intake of polyamines was linked to a decreased risk of dementia, with no modification by genetic risk. This potentially suggests cognitive benefits of dietary natural polyamines in humans. Full article
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Correlation of Maternal Vitamin D Status in Early Pregnancy and Vitamin D Supplementation during Pregnancy with Atopic Dermatitis in Infants: A Prospective Birth Cohort Study
by Qianqian Zhang, Dongjian Yang, Qianwen Shen, Wei Li, Ruoxuan Li, Yanan Tang, Zhimin Lei, Baihe Li, Xiya Ding, Meng Ni, Ze Chen, Zhenying Lin, Chunyu Cheng, Dongting Yao, Yi Hu, Xiaorui Liu, Jiuru Zhao, Hao Chen and Zhiwei Liu
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2168; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132168 - 8 Jul 2024
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of maternal first-trimester vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy with infant atopic dermatitis (AD) and to determine the effect of variables such as mode of conception on the association. Methods: This study [...] Read more.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of maternal first-trimester vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy with infant atopic dermatitis (AD) and to determine the effect of variables such as mode of conception on the association. Methods: This study was based on the Shanghai sub-cohort of the International Birth Cohort of China. A total of 4051 woman–infant pairs with singleton pregnancies were recruited. Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency were defined as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations of 25 and 50 nmol/L, respectively. AD in infants was assessed during the first six months using a standardized questionnaire based on the British Working Party criteria. Modified Poisson regression estimated the association between maternal vitamin D status and infant AD. Results: The risk of AD in infants was higher in women with deficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in the first trimester (RR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.41–2.23). This increased risk was seen in naturally conceived pregnancies, but not in those conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART). The incidence of AD decreased in infants of mothers who took multi-vitamin (RR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.67–1.98) and vitamin D supplements (RR: 0.51, 95% CI: 0.37–0.71) compared to those whose mothers did not take any supplements. Maternal vitamin D deficiency had varying effects on AD risk based on passive smoking exposure and breastfeeding patterns. Conclusions: Our findings highlight the importance of monitoring and supplementing vitamin D during pregnancy, especially in specific maternal populations, to reduce the risk of AD in offspring. Full article
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