Chronic consumption of orange juice modifies urinary excretion of flavanone gut-derived metabolites through gut microbiota modulation.

The metabolism and absorption of citrus flavanones are intrinsically linked to the gut microbiota, creating a bidirectional relationship where these compounds influence the microbiome, and in turn, the microbiota affects their metabolism. This study evaluates the effect of acute and chronic consumption of orange juice (OJ) on the urinary excretion of gut-derived flavanone metabolites and the gut microbiota. Health volunteers ingested 500 mL of OJ for 60 days in a single-arm human intervention study. Blood and feces were collected at baseline and after 60 days, with an additional 24-hour urine collection after a single dose on day 1 and day 63. LC-MS/MS analyzed urinary flavanone metabolites, while 16S rRNA sequencing characterized gut microbiota. Total urinary hesperetin conjugates excretion significantly decreased over 60 days, while gut-derived total phenolic acids, particularly three hydroxybenzoic acids, increased. Moreover, the heterogeneity of the total amount of flavanone conjugates, initially categorizing individuals into high-, medium- and low- urinary excretor profiles, shifted towards medium-excretor, except for five individuals who remained as low-excretors. This alteration was accompanied by a decrease in intestinal ß-glucosidase activity and a shift in the relative abundance of specific genera, such as decreases in Blautia, Eubacterium hallii, Anaerostipes, and Fusicatenibacter, among which, Blautia was associated with higher urinary flavanone conjugates excretion. Conversely, an increase in Prevotella was observed. In summary, chronic OJ consumption induced transient changes in gut microbiota and altered the metabolism of citrus flavanones, leading to distinct urinary excretion profiles of flavanone metabolites.

Nutrição clínica funcional: uma visão integrativa do paciente / Clinical functional nutrition: an integrative view of the patient

A nutrição clínica funcional é uma ciência integrativa fundamentada em evidências científicas, cuja prática engloba a prevenção e tratamento de doenças, com foco na avaliação de aspectos genotípicos e bioquímicos individuais e sua susceptibilidade para o desenvolvimento de doenças. Por meio de cinco princípios básicos (individualidade bioquímica, tratamento centrado no paciente, equilíbrio nutricional/biodisponibilidade de nutrientes, saúde como vitalidade positiva e teia de interconexões metabólicas), permite o desenvolvimento de condutas personalizadas voltadas para o equilíbrio funcional e nutricional do organismo e modulação de fatores que predispõem a desequilíbrios e doenças, promovendo a saúde como vitalidade positiva. A presente revisão visa descrever e discutir os conceitos da nutrição funcional, compreendendo a importância e aplicabilidade dos seus princípios no planejamento de condutas dietéticas individuais.

Diet-Induced Low-Grade Metabolic Acidosis and Clinical Outcomes: A Review.

Low-grade metabolic acidosis is a condition characterized by a slight decrease in blood pH, within the range considered normal, and feeding is one of the main factors that may influence the occurrence of such a condition. The excessive consumption of acid precursor foods (sources of phosphorus and proteins), to the detriment of those precursors of bases (sources of potassium, calcium, and magnesium), leads to acid-base balance volubility. If this condition occurs in a prolonged, chronic way, low-grade metabolic acidosis can become significant and predispose to metabolic imbalances such as kidney stone formation, increased bone resorption, reduced bone mineral density, and the loss of muscle mass, as well as the increased risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis. Considering the increase in the number of studies investigating the influence of diet-induced metabolic acidosis on clinical outcomes, this review gathers the available evidence evaluating the association of this disturbance and metabolic imbalances, as well as related mechanisms. It is necessary to look at the western dietary pattern of most countries and the increasing incidence of non-comunicable diseases for the balance between fruit and vegetable intake and the appropriate supply of protein, mainly from animal sources, so that it does not exceed the daily recommendations.

Avaliação do potencial alcalinizante das águas minerais comercialmente disponíveis em território brasileiro / Alkalizing potential evaluation of commercially available mineral waters in Brazil

OBJECTIVE:To characterize the profile of commercially available mineral waters in Brazil (from national and international sources) by calculating the potential renal acid load (PRAL). METHODS: We evaluated 308 commercially available mineral waters in the five Brazilian macro regions. The content of sulfate, chloride, sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium from mineral waters were obtained to calculate the PRAL, using Remers & Manz formula, adapted for mineral waters. RESULTS: From the 308 mineral waters collected, 256 were included in this analysis. We found a great variability in the composition of mineral waters according to the source and country of origin. All the components analyzed were present in greater quantities in the mineral waters from international sources and differed significantly from the values found in the mineral waters from Brazilian sources, with the exception of potassium and sodium (Mg: 1,9 vs 6,8, p=0,0008; Ca: 5,78 vs 32,9, p=0,001; SO4: 0,9 vs 13, p<0,0001; Cl: 1,49 vs 12, p=0,0019, mineral waters from Brazilian sources versus international sources, respectively). The PRAL value of mineral waters from Brazilian sources was also statistically different (-0,39 vs -1,39; p=0,0025). The potential basifying / acidifying effects of the mineral water evaluated by PRAL did not correlate with the pH value. The magnesium and bicarbonate content were the major predictors of a negative PRAL - the higher the content thereof, lower the PRAL. CONCLUSION: The mineral waters from Brazilian sources have a low grade of mineralization and the vast majority (n=201) have a PRAL value considered neutral

OBJETIVO: Caracterizar o perfil de águas minerais comercialmente disponíveis em território brasileiro (provenientes de fontes nacionais e internacionais) através do cálculo do potencial de carga ácida renal (PRAL). MÉTODOS: Foram avaliadas 308 águas minerais comercialmente disponíveis nas cinco macrorregiões brasileiras. O conteúdo de sulfato, cloreto, sódio, potássio, magnésio e cálcio das águas minerais foram obtidos para cálculo do PRAL, que foi realizado através da fórmula de Remer e Manz, adaptada para águas minerais. RESULTADOS: Das 308 águas minerais coletadas, foram incluídas 256 nesta análise. Foi encontrada uma grande variabilidade na composição das águas minerais de acordo com a fonte de extração e país de origem. Todos os componentes analisados apresentaram-se em maior quantidade nas águas minerais de fontes internacionais e diferiram significantemente dos valores encontrados nas águas minerais de fontes brasileiras, com exceção do potássio e sódio (Mg: 1,9 vs 6,8, p=0,0008; Ca: 5,78 vs 32,9, p=0,001; SO4: 0,9 vs 13, p<0,0001; Cl: 1,49 vs 12, p=0,0019, fontes brasileiras versus fontes internacionais, respectivamente). O valor de PRAL das águas minerais de fontes brasileiras também foi diferente (-0,39 vs -1,39; p=0,0025). O potencial alcalinizante/ acidificante das águas minerais avaliado pelo PRAL não esteve correlacionado com o valor de pH. O magnésio e bicarbonato apresentaram-se como os principais preditores negativos do PRAL ­ quanto maior o teor destes, menor o PRAL. CONCLUSÃO: As águas minerais de fontes brasileiras possuem baixo grau de mineralização e a maioria (n=201) com valor de PRAL considerado neutro

Controversies of antioxidant vitamins supplementation in exercise: ergogenic or ergolytic effects in humans?

The aim of this commentary was to discuss the last studies regarding the effect of antioxidant vitamins supplementation on oxidative stress in exercise in humans. The inclusion criteria encompassed published studies done in adult males and females between 2006 and 2013. The keywords used in the search engine were: endurance athlete, diet, oxidative stress, physical activity, diet, nutrition, antioxidant, antioxidant status, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, ß-carotene and combinations. Twelve studies were identified and organized according to the methodology and results of supplementation: ergogenic, ergolytic, partial or no difference between groups. The results of these studies showed no effect on physiological parameters and activity of antioxidant enzymes (n = 07), better response of the placebo treatment (ergolytic effect; n = 02), partial results (n = 01) and ergogenic results of antioxidant supplementation (n = 02). It is concluded that supplementation with antioxidant vitamins has controversial effects to oxidative damage induced by endurance exercise. The discordances among the studies are presented and discussed.