Publications by authors named "Amanda E Bries"
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- Eggs are rich in protein and nutrients, and they affect gene expression, which can impact health.
- A study was conducted on rats to see how whole egg consumption affects gene expression in the prefrontal cortex, liver, kidney, and visceral adipose tissue.
- The results showed that egg consumption altered the expression of 52 genes in the prefrontal cortex and identified important metabolic pathways impacted, particularly glutathione metabolism and cholesterol biosynthesis.
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects 10% of reproductive-aged women and leads to hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and infertility. PCOS has been associated with elevated serum homocysteine as well as altered methylation status; however, characterization of one-carbon metabolism (OCM) in PCOS remains incomplete.
Objectives: The aim of our research was to assess OCM in a letrozole-induced Sprague Dawley rat model of PCOS.
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- Nutrigenomic research suggests that Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) results from interactions between genetics, lifestyle, and diet, emphasizing the potential impact of nutrient-rich foods like eggs on gene expression.
- A study was conducted with Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rats to investigate how whole egg consumption affects microRNA and mRNA expression in various tissues related to T2DM, revealing 9 microRNAs and 583 genes that changed with egg consumption.
- Notably, whole egg diets enhanced the expression of 12 genes involved in glutathione metabolism in the liver and kidney, suggesting that eggs might help alleviate negative effects associated with T2DM by supporting detoxification and reducing oxidative stress.
Background: Whole egg (WE) consumption has been demonstrated to attenuate body weight (BW) gain and adiposity in genetic animal models of type 2 diabetes (T2D). This finding was accompanied by increased food consumption.
Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effects of long-term WE intake on BW gain, fat distribution, and food intake in a rat model of diet-induced obesity (DIO).
Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a widespread nutritional deficiency, and iron supplementation, especially with ferrous sulfate (FeSO), is the most common strategy to treat IDA; however, compliance is often poor with daily FeSO owing to negative side effects. In a previous study, iron from iron-enriched [Ultimine Koji Iron (ULT)] was absorbed similarly to FeSO.
Objectives: The main objective of this study was to assess the safety of consuming ULT in terms of increasing non-transferrin-bound iron (NTBI) and gastrointestinal distress.
Background: Bouillon cubes are a potential vehicle for iron fortification. They are currently fortified with ferric pyrophosphate (FePP), which is known to be poorly absorbed. The objective of this study was to assess the iron absorption of Aspergillus oryzae grown in FePP (ASP-p) and compare it with FePP and ferrous sulfate (FeSO4)-fortified bouillon cubes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(STO) and edible insects are potential dietary approaches to prevent malnutrition. Hence, we determined the effect of STO and insect powders on improving nutritional status in malnourished rats. Malnutrition was induced in rats by feeding 5% protein, ~2 ppm Fe (LPI) diet for 21 days.
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