Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • March 1, 2017
This study investigated the relationships between dietary intakes of amino acids and serum lipid profile along with blood pressure among individuals with SCI. The results indicated that specific amino...
KEY FINDING: Higher dietary intake of lysine was positively related to levels of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), triglyceride (TG), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on leptin and adiponectin concentrations in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) through a 14-month double-blinded randomized clinical ...
KEY FINDING: Fourteen months of treatment with DHA and EPA did not influence concentrations of leptin but adiponectin level was significantly decreased (P: 0.03).
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr., 2016 • March 1, 2016
The study investigated the association between vitamin D status and nonspecific musculoskeletal pain in acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) patients. The results showed an inverse relationship between ser...
KEY FINDING: Serum 25(OH)D level was inversely associated with nonspecific musculoskeletal pain.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This randomized clinical trial evaluated the impact of a 7-month nutrition education program on lipid profiles and body weight in Iranian patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicated ...
KEY FINDING: The nutrition education program did not significantly affect total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in patients with SCI.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017 • May 30, 2017
Creatine is a widely used ergogenic aid that boosts muscle creatine levels, enhancing exercise capacity and training adaptations. It also offers benefits like improved recovery and injury prevention. ...
KEY FINDING: Creatine supplementation increases intramuscular creatine concentrations, improving high-intensity exercise performance and training adaptations.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 • January 1, 2011
This study investigated the effectiveness of oral vitamin D3 supplementation in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and vitamin D deficiency. The results showed that a daily prescription...
KEY FINDING: Oral vitamin D3 supplementation (2000 IU daily) for 3 months safely raised serum 25(OH)D levels into the normal range in persons with chronic SCI on calcium supplementation.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • July 1, 2018
This study aimed to determine the effects of dietary vitamin D intake on insulin sensitivity (Si), glucose effectiveness (Sg), and lipid profile in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The key f...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with higher vitamin D intake had significantly lower total cholesterol levels compared to those with lower intake (P = 0.035).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • July 1, 2018
The study aimed to determine if creatine or vitamin D supplementation enhances muscle strength in individuals with SCI undergoing resistance training. The results showed that creatine supplementation ...
KEY FINDING: Creatine supplementation may improve muscle strength parameters in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Trials, 2017 • November 22, 2017
The study is a randomized controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a nutrition education program, Eat Smart, Live Better, compared to usual care in acute and chronic SCI cohorts. The interventi...
KEY FINDING: The study hypothesizes that participants receiving nutrition education will improve their nutritional knowledge and behavior compared to those receiving standard care.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • October 1, 2016
This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating indirect calorimetry (IC) into the routine clinical care of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing rehabilitation. The...
KEY FINDING: IC is feasible and acceptable for routine clinical care of SCI patients undergoing rehabilitation.