Browsing Human Nutrition by Subject "USA"
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Association between selenium intake, diabetes, and mortality in adults: Findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2014
( Cambridge University Press , 2021 , Article)Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to investigate the association between Se intake, diabetes, all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a representative ... -
Dietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in U.S. Adult Population
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for various body functions. Hypothyroidism is defined as insufficient thyroid hormone production. Several studies have found associations between specific micronutrients ... -
Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Inadequate folate intake during pregnancy is the leading cause of the development of neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborns. For this reason, mandatory fortification of folic acid, a synthetic, easily bioavailable form, ... -
Serum Vitamin D Concentration ≥75 nmol/L Is Related to Decreased Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes; and Increased Cardiorespiratory Fitness in US Adults
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)A serum vitamin D [25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D] concentration of ≥75 nmol/L is recommended for optimal health. We investigated the relationship between serum 25(OH)D and metabolic syndrome (MetS), diabetes, cardiometabolic ...
