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Nutritional management for post-stroke sarcopenia risk and multi-comorbidities ...
Oliveira, Sofia; Martins, Beatriz; Pereira, Paula; Silva, Maria LeonorStroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often leading to complications such as malnutrition, dysphagia, and sarcopenia. We present the case of a 78-year-old male with a history of ischemic stroke and multiple comorbidities, who was underweight and weakened. Over a 10-month follow-up period, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was placed, and nutritional management was carried ...
The power of Political Marketing in elections: the art of shaping minds
Silva, Maria LeonorThe end of the production era and the beginning of the market-oriented era creates room for the emergence of marketing, which aims to bring multiple benefits to both consumers and companies themselves. In the political contexto, it was found that it did not differ much from the business environment. In this sense, political marketing arises with the same purpose: to understand and satisfy the needs of the...
Clorpirifós nas frutas
Santos, Ana; Paulo, Daniela; Dias, Maria; Gomes, Ivana; Silva, Maria Leonor; Oliveira-Torres, EditePoster apresentado nas IV Jornadas Científicas Egas Moniz, realizadas de 27 a 30 de novembro de 2023, no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal
Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab) bioactive compounds, biological activities, and ...
Silva, Maria Leonor; Rita, Keyla; Bernardo, Maria Alexandra; Mesquita, Maria Fernanda de; Pintão, Ana Maria; Moncada, MargaridaAdansonia digitata L. fruit, also known as baobab, has been used traditionally throughout the world for its medicinal properties. Ethnopharmacological uses of various plant parts have been reported for hydration, antipyretic, antiparasitic, antitussive, and sudorific properties and also in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery in many African countries. Several studies have revealed that in addition to these ...
Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab fruit) effect on postprandial glycemia in healthy...
Rita, Keyla; Bernardo, Maria Alexandra; Silva, Maria Leonor; Brito, José; Mesquita, Maria Fernanda; Pintão, Ana Maria; Moncada, MargaridaBaobab fruits have been traditionally used in Africa due to their therapeutic properties attributed to their high polyphenol content. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of baobab fruit on postprandial glycaemia in healthy adults and to measure its bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. The study (NCT05140629) was conducted on 31 healthy subjects. The participants were randomly allocated i...
An anti-inflammatory and low fermentable oligo, di, and monosaccharides and pol...
Silva, Ana Rita; Bernardo, Alexandra; Mesquita, Maria Fernanda de; Vaz-Patto, José; Moreira, Pedro; Silva, Maria Leonor; Patrícia, PadrãoBackground: Fibromyalgia (FM) has been associated with dysbiosis and low-grade inflammation. Studies have reported that diet influences clinical features in FM. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an anti-inflammatory and low fermentable oligo, di, and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet on clinical outcomes of patients with FM. Methods: This two arms Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT04007705) included 46...
Cinnamon as a complementary therapeutic approach for dysglycemia and dyslipidem...
Silva, Maria Leonor; Bernardo, Maria Alexandra; Singh, Jaipaul; Mesquita, Maria Fernanda deThe scientific evidence that cinnamon may exert beneficial effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus due to the biological activity of its bioactive compounds has been increasing in recent years. This review provides an overview of the effects of cinnamon on clinical parameters of diabetes and summarizes the molecular mechanisms of action of cinnamon on glucose and lipid metabolism. Search criteria include an electro...
Effect of aqueous cinnamon extract on the postprandial glycemia levels in patie...
Rachid, Ana Paula; Moncada, Margarida; Mesquita, Maria Fernanda de; Brito, José; Bernardo, Maria Alexandra; Silva, Maria LeonorCinnamon is a spice used in traditional cuisine that has been investigated due to hypoglycemic properties. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of aqueous cinnamon extract on postprandial glycemia levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) adults. This clinical trial enrolled 36 adults with DM2, randomly allocated in two groups: the control group (n = 18) took only an oral glucose tolerance t...
Comparing assessment tools as candidates for personalized nutritional evaluatio...
Sousa-Catita, Diogo; Bernardo, Maria Alexandra; Santos, Carla Adriana; Silva, Maria Leonor; Mascarenhas, Paulo; Godinho, Catarina; Fonseca, JorgeNutrition is an important health issue for seniors. In nursing homes, simple, inexpensive, fast, and validated tools to assess nutritional risk/status are indispensable. A multisurvey cross-sectional study with a convenient sample was created, comparing five nutritional screening/assessment tools and the time required for each, in order to identify the most useful instrument for a nursing home setting. Nutritio...
Effect of 6% maltodextrin intake on capillary lactate concentration in soccer p...
Fonseca, Adinylson; Bernardo, Maria Alexandra; Mesquita, Maria Fernanda de; Brito, José; Silva, Maria LeonorRecent literature suggests that ergogenic substances may play a beneficial role in intermittent exercise. Maltodextrin supplementation has been investigated in soccer players, but few studies have been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 6% maltodextrin supplementation on capillary lactate in soccer players. The study was carried out during soccer training, which was characterised by i...