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Cannabis Nutrition
Published in Betty Wedman-St Louis, Cannabis as Medicine, 2019
The following is a brief look at common medications and potential nutrient depletions along with metabolic effects of the nutrient depletion. No studies exist on pharmaceutical imbalances to the endocannabinoid system, but full spectrum cannabis products have been indicated to reduce many of the complications caused by polypharmacy.
Postoperative Nutritional Management of the Bariatric-Surgery Patient
Published in Emmanuel C. Opara, Sam Dagogo-Jack, Nutrition and Diabetes, 2019
Furthermore, the impact of the surgical procedure on compromised nutritional status is time dependent. Because of adequate tissue stores in well-nourished individuals, biomarkers for nutrient deficiencies are not always affected in the acute post-surgery period. However, with extended follow-up, nutrient depletion often ensues, owing in part to poor compliance with supplement intake.28 Additionally, with compromised nutrient bioavailability secondary to the surgical procedure, marginal intake over a lengthy period can lead to nutrient depletion in tissue stores that manifest deficiencies up to several years after surgery. Because of supplement use that begins in the pre-surgery period, nutrient status may improve from pre-surgery to the first year postoperatively.27,61,62
Consequences of Cardiovascular Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion
Published in Stephen T. Sinatra, Mark C. Houston, Nutritional and Integrative Strategies in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2015
Rather than discussing the individual drugs used in the CV patient that may lead to nutrient depletion, a review of the principal nutrients depleted, their relationship to CVD and comorbid conditions, and the associated risks of nutrient depletion will be covered. Because these are chronic conditions, the drugs are used long term and patients are on several of these drug therapies for many years. It is important to remember that metabolic disturbances build over time with subtle disturbances in enzyme function leading to a cascade of metabolic disruption. Very often, patients display symptoms of a nutrient depletion. Rather than recommending the nutrients that may be depleted, polypharmacy-prescribing habits are often used, which can mask metabolic problems that have been brought about by drug therapy.
Response surface modeling integrated microtiter plate assay for Mycobacterium fortuitum biofilm quantification
Published in Biofouling, 2021
Ayushi Sharma, Jitendraa Vashistt, Rahul Shrivastava
The topography of the sessile complexes at different time points was exclusively elucidated using FEGSEM. The biofilm spatial structure and the deposition of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) were compared for the chosen time points of 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h. The analysis revealed an increase in mycobacterial aggregation and extracellular matrix deposition over time until 96 h and a subsequent decrease at 168 h (Figure 5). The high-resolution images obtained qualitatively support the quantitative CV assay and CFU data. Figure 5a shows the rod-shaped morphology of unattached planktonic cells without any signs of cluster formation. Bacilli rods tangled in a slimy matrix adhering to the polystyrene surface were observed after the mycobacterial culture was maintained at 37 °C under static conditions for 24 h (Figure 5b). Figure 5c displays the formation of a dense biofilm that is characterized by the formation of tower-like structures enmeshed in EPSs, and the formation of channels that enable the cycling of nutrients and waste secretions towards the inside and outside of the sessile aggregates (Bardouniotis et al. 2003). Figure 5d shows the effects of nutrient depletion over time in compliance with Merritt et al. (2005). Disintegration of the EPS matrix promotes biofilm cell detachment from the surface as the biofilm ages. These observations are also supported by differences in OD values and CFU counts with increasing time intervals.
The effect of short interpregnancy interval on birthweight and other pregnancy outcomes in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria
Published in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022
Henry C. Nnaji, Eric E. Asimadu, Uzochukwu U. Aniebue
Mothers with short interpregnancy intervals do not recover fully from the physiological stresses of the previous pregnancy and subsequent lactation. The adverse relationship between short interpregnancy interval and low birthweight and infant mortality has been attributed to maternal nutrient depletion and postpartum stress (Winkvist et al. 1992; Cecatti et al. 2008). Maternal nutrient depletion is defined as a negative change in maternal nutritional status during a reproductive cycle which causes biological competition between the mother and the growing fetus (Winkvist et al. 1992). Maternal nutrient depletion compromises the mother’s ability to support optimal fetal growth and development; thus increasing the risks of preterm birth, growth restriction and consequent low birthweight. The birthweight of an infant may be the single most important determinant of newborn survival as low birthweight is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for newborn and a higher risk of long term complications. Low birthweight babies are at risk of infections, jaundice, perinatal asphyxia, electrolyte imbalance and neurological complications. The management of these complications is poses enormous challenges; especially in a low resource setting due to lack of manpower and modern facilities. Outside low birthweight, short interpregnancy interval increases the risk of miscarriages, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, cerebral palsy, perinatal death, infant death, pre-eclampsia, congenital malformation, maternal anaemia, and premature rupture of membranes, uterine rupture, abruptio placenta, and placenta praevia (Conde-Agudelo et al. 2007; Habimana-Kabano et al. 2015).
Nutrition Provides the Essential Foundation for Optimizing Mental Health
Published in Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2021
Julia J. Rucklidge, Jeanette M. Johnstone, Bonnie J. Kaplan
Several causes of nutrient depletion of our food have been identified. Modern agriculture has sought to increase the yield for many crops to increase financial margins, which creates a “dilution effect” of lower nutrient levels (Marles, 2017). Many years of tilling the soil, even with rotating crops, depletes minerals. Food producers use fertilizer, the primary components of which are nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK). While these three are important, plants require 15–16 essential minerals for best growth, defense against insects, and the ability to synthesize vitamins (Datnoff et al., 2007).