Publications by authors named "Gabriela Hunek"
The findings regarding trace element concentrations in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls are inconsistent, and therefore, we determined to gather them in the form of a review to further indicate the need for more advanced knowledge development. In our study, we reviewed articles and studies that involved the topics of micronutrient and metal associations with the occurrence and development of type 2 diabetes. We mainly included works regarding human-based studies, but with limited research results, animal-based research was also taken into account.
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- Endometrial cancer is a common cancer in women's reproductive health, with rising incidence and mortality, making early diagnosis essential for effective treatment.
- This paper reviews existing literature on the impact of nutritional status, particularly micronutrients and macronutrients, on endometrial cancer patients, focusing on metallomic studies.
- While some nutrients like calcium might reduce risk, and deficiencies in phosphorus, selenium, and zinc may offer protection, excess iron, copper, and cadmium increase risk, pointing to a complex relationship that requires more research to fully understand potential nutritional interventions.
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- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) involves fat buildup and liver inflammation, often linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and poor diet.
- This review highlights the importance of understanding nutrient intake and potential supplements like vitamins A, B, C, D, and zinc in managing and treating NAFLD.
- It emphasizes the need for more research on appropriate supplement dosages to effectively support patients with NAFLD.
The multifactorial etiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) includes biological, environmental, genetic, and psychological aspects. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in metallomic studies in psychiatry, aiming to evaluate the role of chosen trace elements in the MDD etiology as well as the progression of symptoms. This narrative review aims to summarize the available literature on the relationship between the concentration of chosen elements in the serum of patients with MDD and the onset and progression of this psychiatric condition.
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