Publications by authors named "Angelika Heberlej"
Article Synopsis
- Loss of vitamin C can lead to reduced levels in the blood and increase the risk of deficiency, particularly in hemodialysis patients.
- A study with 68 hemodialysis patients examined the impact of different diets and vitamin C supplementation on serum antioxidant levels and plasma vitamin C concentration.
- Results indicated that a carefully selected diet can combat malnutrition and enhance antioxidant activity, while vitamin C supplementation specifically improves antioxidant status in these patients.
Diet and nutritional status of elderly people depending on their place of residence.
Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights nutritional issues among the elderly, indicating both undernutrition and obesity are common, exacerbated by insufficient protein and vitamin intake.
- The comparison between residents of nursing homes and those living at home in West Pomeranian Voivodeship revealed significant differences; nursing home residents had higher consumption of energy and macronutrients, while home residents had better dietary fiber intake.
- Both groups faced dietary excesses and deficiencies, with sodium and certain vitamins being over-consumed, while essential minerals like calcium and potassium were insufficient.