Investigating the Prevalence of Copper and Zinc Abnormalities in Patients Pre and Post bariatric Surgery-an Australian Experience.

Introduction: Bariatric surgery predisposes patients to nutritional deficiencies. There are limited studies on zinc and copper abnormalities in this cohort.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of these abnormalities in a cohort of Australian bariatric patients.

Novel Lines of Research on the Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Nut Consumption.

Nuts have formed part of human diets throughout the ages. In recent decades, research has shown they are key foods in dietary patterns associated with lower chronic disease risk. The current state of climate change, however, has introduced an imperative to review the impact of dietary patterns on the environment with a shift to plant-based diets.

Effects of Nut Consumption on Blood Lipids and Lipoproteins: A Comprehensive Literature Update.

In the present review, we provide a comprehensive narrative overview of the current knowledge on the effects of total and specific types of nut consumption (excluding nut oil) on blood lipids and lipoproteins. We identified a total of 19 systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were available in PubMed from the inception date to November 2022. A consistent beneficial effect of most nuts, namely total nuts and tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, and pistachios, has been reported across meta-analyses in decreasing total cholesterol (mean difference, MD, -0.

Gut health, the microbiome and dietary choices: An exploration of consumer perspectives.

Aims: To explore consumer perceptions regarding dietary behaviours related to the gut microbiome, to assist in effective translation of research to practice.

Methods: Online focus groups were conducted (adults with no formal medical or nutrition training). Semi-structured open-ended questioning explored perspectives related to gut health and dietary behaviours.