Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study examined the barriers and facilitators to engagement and weight loss among SCI participants enrolled in the Group Lifestyle Balance Adapted for individuals with Impaired Mobility (GLB-AIM),...
KEY FINDING: Higher nutrition self-efficacy at the start of the program predicted better engagement.
Neurotrauma Reports, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study examined the effects of a high-fat diet (HFD) on glucose tolerance, tissue mass, and bone after spinal cord injury (SCI) in mice. SCI mice fed a HFD showed glucose intolerance, reduced musc...
KEY FINDING: SCI animals display signs of glucose intolerance at 84 days after initiating HFD despite a decrease in body mass and lower iFAT, eFAT, and oFAT masses.
Physiological Reports, 2022 • November 1, 2022
This study explored the impact of an 8-week low-carbohydrate/high-protein (LC/HP) diet on metabolic health in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants were randomized to either ...
KEY FINDING: The LC/HP diet led to a significant reduction in total body fat mass and visceral fat mass compared to the control group.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • December 7, 2022
This article reviews the existing literature on nutrition, dietary intake, and nutrition education in persons with SCI as it relates to metabolic dysfunction. Nutrition education topics are presented ...
KEY FINDING: Persons with SCI often have poor dietary intakes, not meeting recommended guidelines for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Antioxidants, 2023 • January 7, 2023
Neurological disorders and injuries can impair nerve regeneration and functional recovery due to factors like inflammation and oxidative stress. Quercetin, a dietary flavonoid, possesses neuroprotecti...
KEY FINDING: Quercetin administration in SCI animal models reduced histopathological damage, inflammatory cytokine synthesis, and cellular oxidative stress.
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 • January 23, 2023
The main finding of the present study was a widespread risk of malnutrition, affecting over 60% of individuals with SCI during inpatient rehabilitation. This risk was higher and more common in persons w...
KEY FINDING: Of the 252 participants included, 62% were at risk for malnutrition 3 months post injury and 40% at discharge (p = 0.000).
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 • February 14, 2023
This systematic review included 35 studies regarding the impact of VitD on the prognosis of SCI. The limited available studies suggest that the prevalence of VitD insufficiency and deficiency is relat...
KEY FINDING: The meta-analysis showed a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency (81.6%) and deficiency (52.5%) after SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This systematic review assessed the effect of dietary interventions on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). Eight studies were included, revealing variations in d...
KEY FINDING: Dietary interventions, especially when combined with exercise, showed potential in improving cardiovascular disease risk markers in individuals with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This study investigated weight changes in 1094 individuals with SCI one year post-injury. Data were collected from 16 Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) within the National Spinal Cord Injury Da...
KEY FINDING: The study found that, on average, individuals experienced a slight decrease in BMI during the first year after SCI. However, this varied depending on initial weight status.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study assessed bone mineral density (BMD) in Iranian patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), examining the impact of demographic, injury-related, and dietary factors. The research involve...
KEY FINDING: Older male patients exhibited lower BMD specifically in spinal vertebrae.