Publications by authors named "M Jesus Vega-Bello"
Article Synopsis
- Spain is experiencing a shift in food preferences with an increase in diets like plant-based, intermittent fasting, and raw food, influenced by cultural and socio-demographic factors.
- The study aims to assess the prevalence of these dietary patterns, their dependence on socio-demographics, and how social habits and lifestyle choices impact health among the Spanish population.
- Results show that a majority of participants still follow the Mediterranean diet, but younger people and women are more inclined toward plant-based diets, while men often practice intermittent fasting; regional variations also exist in dietary adherence.
Unlabelled: Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that has gained popularity in recent years. More and more Spanish people are following this eating pattern, which consists of alternating periods of fasting with periods of food intake. Its benefits include improved metabolic and vascular health and weight loss.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to the loss of motor neurons. The dietary intake of ALS patients is thought to influence the prognosis and progression of the disease. The aim of this study was to examine the nutritional, clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of ALS patients in Spain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lichens are complex symbiotic associations between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. Due to their great adaptability to the environment, they have managed to colonize many terrestrial habitats, presenting a worldwide distribution from the poles to the tropical regions and from the plains to the highest mountains. In the flora of the Antarctic region, lichens stand out due to their variety and development and are a potential source of new bioactive compounds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the death of motor neurons and alters patients' body composition. Supplementation with the antioxidants nicotinamide riboside (NR) and pterostilbene (PTER) can combat associated oxidative stress. Additionally, coconut oil is an alternative energy substrate that can address mitochondrial dysfunction.
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