Frontiers in nutrition

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory disease in which immune dysregulation and oxidative stress contribute to pain and impaired quality of life. This study aimed to examine whether antioxidant and inflammatory dietary patt…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of an "oral simulated tube feeding method" compared to nasogastric feeding in patients with moderately severe acute pancreatitis (MSAP).MethodsIn this randomized controlled non-inferiority trial,…

ObjectiveThis study aimed to provide guidance for couples in dietary adjustments to optimize trace element concentrations for improved fertility and to offer a reference for formulating precise reproductive health policies.DesignIn this pro…

BackgroundThe occurrence of uterine leiomyoma (UL) is closely related to metabolic abnormalities and inflammatory reactions, but the role of serum calcium in it and its relationship with inflammation and lipid metabolism are not yet clear. …

BackgroundChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a heterogeneous inflammatory sinonasal disease with variable radiologic and symptom burden. Dietary antioxidant capacity and insulin resistance may be related to CRS burden, but their interrelations…

BackgroundPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) are common among women of reproductive age. Fluctuations in reproductive hormone levels during the late luteal phase have been linked to changes in eating and sleep pat…

IntroductionIron deficiency anemia (IDA) is common among women of reproductive age and is frequently associated with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). Although oral iron is first-line therapy, the optimal dosing schedule remains uncertain. T…

INTRODUCTION: Female reproductive health is increasingly affected by conditions such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis. Given the impact of modifiable lifestyle factors, nutrition has emerged as a potential…

Background/objectivesCoping strategies for menstruation-related symptoms are required to support women's health-related quality of life (QoL) and the continued social advancement of women. Previous studies have reported that short-term inta…

Feeding transcends mere nourishment by integrating social and cultural factors. The foods we consume hold significant economic and social relevance within territories and are rich in bioactive compounds that confer health benefits. In the c…

Endometriosis (EMS) is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease affecting 10% of reproductive-age women, with up to 50% experiencing infertility. As primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first point of care, understanding dietary fa…

BackgroundDietary phytochemicals possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, yet their relationship with female infertility remains unclear. We examined the association between the Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) and infertility…

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common gynecological condition that causes inflammation in the upper reproductive tract. It affects millions of women globally each year and can lead to long-term complications such as infertility, ect…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecologic disorder associated with pelvic pain and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have anti-inflammatory potential and may c…

BackgroundInfertility poses a significant health challenge for reproductive-aged women globally and could be shaped by both genetic risks and lifestyle factors. Existing studies predominantly focus on individual lifestyle components, while …

IntroductionConventional treatments, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are widely used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea but are often associated with side effects, necessitating the search for alternative therapies. T…

BackgroundMethylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) regulates folate metabolism and homocysteine (Hcy) methylation. Impaired folate metabolism and vitamin D deficiency are both closely associated with female reproductive disorders, but th…

BackgroundCarotenoids, known for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, have attracted considerable attention. Nonetheless, the association between carotenoid levels and gallstone prevalence has not been adequately expl…

BACKGROUND: The relationship between serum levels of carotenoids and endometriosis remains largely unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the association between serum levels of major carotenoids (α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthi…

BACKGROUND: Composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) has been found protective to women's health. However, the association between CDAI level and the risk of endometriosis in women is unclear. METHODS: A total of 4,153 women from the Nat…

BackgroundInfertility poses a substantial societal and economic burden; however, current preventive strategies are limited. Recently, the relationship between gut microbiota and infertility has garnered increasing attention. The dietary ind…

IntroductionTo evaluate the association between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and risk of infertility in human participants.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted using the Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, and G…

BackgroundThis case-control study aimed to examine the association between the frequency of potentially risky beverage consumption, levels of anxiety, and the prevalence of endometrial polyps.MethodsA total of 418 participants were enrolled…

OBJECTIVES: Obesity and endometriosis are intricately linked. The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used as an indicator of obesity, but it has limitations. The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a novel, low-cost composite index that reflec…