Manipulation of nutritional factors, either by supple mentation or by creation of a deficiency, has already been found to be effective in the therapy of a few specific neoplasms. Particular examples are the Walker 256 carcinoma, which is sensitive to folate deficiency but not to Methotrexate administration; certain lymphoblastic leukemias which are relatively sensitive to asparagine deficiency;...

Iron deficiency is one of the leading risk factors for disability and death worldwide, affecting an estimated 2 billion people. Nutritional iron deficiency arises when physiological requirements cannot be met by iron absorption from diet. Dietary iron bioavailability is low in populations consuming monotonous plant-based diets. The high prevalence of iron deficiency in the developing world has ...

An adolescent population ranging in age from 13 to 19 years and of a low socioeconomic status in New York City was surveyed for riboflavin deficiency. Deficiency was determined from estimation of erythrocyte glutathione reductase activity, an accurate reflector of riboflavin nutritional status. The overall prevalence of deficiency among those not on vitamin supplements was 26.6%. The prevalence...

The nutritional status of 80 patients with non-alcoholic chronic liver disease was assessed by determination of various nutritional parameters in body fluids. With the exception of vitamin C there was a higher incidence (40%) of fat soluble vitamin deficiency (vitamins A, E, and carotene) than of the water soluble vitamins. Less than 10% of patients showed evidence of vitamin B12, nicotinic aci...

n Both iron deficiency and iron excess have significant health consequences. A diet insufficient in bioavailable iron and blood loss are the major causes of iron deficiency worldwide. An improved intake of bioavailable iron can prevent the long-term consequences of nutritional iron deficiency. Iron indicators are needed to identify population groups at risk for nutritional iron deficiency and t...

Introduction Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) is a potential cause for malabsorption resulting in nutritional deficiency-related neuropathies and myelopathy. Citation: Ismail II, Yassin OM, Foad SS (2014) Copper deficiency myeloneuropathy mimicking subacute combined degeneration following bariatric surgery. J Neurol Neurol Disord 1(1): 104 . doi: 10.15744/24544981.1.104 Copper deficiency is a...

this study presented a mini review on folic acid deficiency and recommendations for its supplementation in thalassemia intermedia (ti). ti is a clinical condition which lies between thalassemia major and thalassemia minor. although ti patients may not need regular blood transfusion, precise diagnosis and management are critical for the prevention of clinical complications and quality of life im...

UNLABELLED Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease which involves the gastrointestinal tract in about 90% of cases. It may contribute to nutritional deterioration. OBJECTIVE To assess whether the application of a nutritional support protocol to these patients could improve their nutritional status and quality of life. METHODS Single center prospective study, per...

Nutritional status can substantially modify the toxicity of environmental pollutants. Investigations with experimental animals and epidemiological observations on humans have established the role of nutrition in altering susceptibility to a variety of pollutants including pesticides and heavy metals. The degree of nutritional deficiency that alters susceptibility need not be severe. Frequently ...