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Current approaches to mitigate the effect of microgravity on astronauts’ nutrit...
Gomes, Lígia Rebelo; Magalhães, Inês; Silva, Maria-Raquel GIntroduction: The microgravity exerts enormous changes andimpact on human physiology, specifically on astronauts, such as their food habits, physical activity and awake-sleep cycle. Prolonged exposure to microgravity environments induces a series of adaptations and physiological changes that directly affect body composition, nutrient absorption, and sleep homeostasis. While essential for survival during spacial...
The Experience of Relatives of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder in...
Santos Martins, Filipa; Ramos, Berta; Ginja, Henrique; Osório, Eva; Guerra, Cátia; Magalhães, Inês; Pedrosa, Raquel.; .
From tradition to innovation: enhancing a ready-to eat spinach mash with algae
Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Fonseca, Mariana; Barracosa, Rita; Magalhães, Inês; Correia, Daniela; Grilo, Beatriz; Pedroso, Verónica; Gomes, Ana M.Objective: To enhance the nutritional profile of a traditional Portuguese dish, esparregado, this project explored the incorporation of algae and microalgae as sustainable and health- promoting ingredients. Methods: A conventional esparregado recipe made with spinach was reformulated by incorporating algae-based ingredients. Three prototypes were developed: (1) with 10% (w/w) Ulva rigida; (2) with 10% (w/w) Chl...
Reinventing smoothies with microalgae: enhancing nutrition and antioxidant capa...
Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Fonseca, Mariana; Helou, Pelega; Barracosa, Rita; Magalhães, Inês; Correia, Daniela; Grilo, Beatriz; Pedroso, VerónicaObjective: This study aimed to develop and assess microalgae- enriched smoothies as stable, nutrient-rich, and sustainable functional beverages. The focus was on enhancing nutritional value and bioactive properties using two sustainably cultivated species: Chlorella vulgaris and Limnospira platensis (Spirulina). Methods: Two smoothie formulations were developed: SCv (with Chlorella vulgaris) and SSp (with Spiru...
Enriquecimento nutricional de um esparregado de grelos pronto a consumir atravé...
Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Barracosa, Rita; Magalhães, Inês; Grilo, Beatriz; Pedroso, Verónica; Gomes, Ana Maria; Correia, DanielaIntrodução: Os consumidores estão cada vez mais recetivos à incorporação de novos alimentos na sua dieta, especialmente se forem considerados saudáveis e sustentáveis. A procura global por alimentos à base de algas tem vindo a aumentar, sendo as algas cada vez mais consumidas, tanto pelos seus benefícios nutricionais e para a saúde, como pelas suas vantagens tecnológicas. Nos últimos anos, verifica-se o aumento...
Association between maternal cardiometabolic risk factors and oral health of in...
Pestana, Rebeca Saad; Baptista, Manuel; Magalhães, Inês; Morais, Juliana; Ferreira, Ana Filipa; Marques, Sofia Cameron; Jerónimo, Maria LuísMaternal health conditions during pregnancy influence infant health1-3. Cardiometabolic risk factors (CRFs), such as obesity, hypertension, and gestational diabetes, increase maternal and neonatal complications due to chronic inflammation, which disrupts immune and endocrine adaptation4,5. While the effects of CRFs on infant development are well studied, their impact on oral health remains unclear. Therefore, t...
Breastfeeding and malocclusions: Characterization of a pediatric dentistry popu...
Marques, Sofia Cameron; Baptista, Manuel; Magalhães, Inês; Morais, Juliana; Ferreira, Ana Filipa; Pestana, Rebeca; Jerónimo, Maria Luís; Pinto, CarlaBreastfeeding plays an important role in the development of the craniofacial complex (1,2). However, the role of breastfeeding duration, non-nutritive sucking habits, and the timing of solid food introduction on the development of malocclusions is still in debate (25). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate these associations in a birth cohort. In the ongoing OralBioBorn birth cohort, occlusion of three-yea...
The role of biotics as a therapeutic strategy for oral mucositis - a systematic...
Frey-Furtado, Leonor; Magalhães, Inês; Azevedo, Maria João; Sampaio-Maia, BeneditaObjectives: Oral mucositis (OM) is an acute and highly prevalent side effect of cancer treatments. Currently, there is no effective strategy for its prevention or treatment. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of biotics used as a therapeutic strategy for the management of OM. Materials and Methods: The PRISMA checklist was followed and PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were screened for c...
The Covid-19 impact on family caregivers’ mental health in the Municipality of ...
Magalhães, Inês; Castro, Lisneti; Santos, Blezi; Rua, MaríliaPortugal had the first Covid case on March 2nd, 2022. In the following month, 81.087 new cases and 266 deaths were reported. Directorate-General for Health (DGS) took some measures to control the pandemic, including social isolation, and other methods. Social isolation adds to the disruption on Family Caregivers’ (FCs) routines, challenging their abilities to adopt new procedures, reconciling them with the exis...
The Covid-19 impact on family caregivers’ mental health in the Municipality of ...
Castro, Lisneti; Santos, Blezi; Magalhães, Inês; Rua, MaríliaPortugal had the first Covid case on March 2nd, 2022. In the following month, 81.087 new cases and 266 deaths were reported. Directorate-General for Health (DGS) took some measures to control the pandemic, including social isolation, and other methods. Social isolation adds to the disruption on Family Caregivers’ (FCs) routines, challenging their abilities to adopt new procedures, reconciling them with the exis...