Perspectives on the systematic review for the 2020 Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans for calcium.

An accurate assessment of the recommended calcium (Ca) intake may contribute to reducing the risk of fractures and chronic diseases, ultimately improving quality of life. This review was performed to summarize key findings of Ca studies, investigate the effect of Ca intake on health outcomes, and determine the adequacy of evidence to revise the 2015 Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans (KDRIs) for Ca in 2020. Databases were searched for intervention studies that assessed health outcomes by providing Ca in diets or as supplements.

Biochemical Index, Nutrition Label Use, and Weight Control Behavior in Female Adolescents: Using the 2010 and 2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

This study was conducted to analyze the biochemical index, nutrient intakes, nutrition label use, diet-related factors and weight control behavior of Korean female adolescents at the age of 12 to 18 according to body mass index (BMI) by using the results of the 2010 and 2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. The obese group had higher waist circumference (p < 0.001) and systolic blood pressure (p < 0.

The Intake of Taurine and Major Food Source of Taurine in Elementary School Children in Korea.

Taurine is a β-amino acid found most broadly distributed in human body, abundant in animal foods, and has an antioxidative function. Current nutritional intake and dietary habits of children in elementary schools show low level of the intake of vegetable foods and high level of the intake of processed foods and fast foods; this necessitates the emphasis of the intake of antioxidative nutrients for children. On account of the less consumption of vegetable foods as a main source of antioxidative nutrients for elementary school children, animal foods containing abundant amount of taurine can be preferably taken as an alternative foods therefor.

Relationship Between Taurine Intake and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers in Korean Elderly.

Taurine can suppress the creation of lipid hydroperoxide and decrease the level of total cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between biochemical indicators associated with cardiometabolic disease and taurine intake in elderly people. Subjects of this study were those participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2016, aged over 75 years old.

Relation of Taurine Intake During Pregnancy and Newborns' Growth.

Taurine is a free amino acid and exhibits various biological functions such as brain development, retinal photoreceptor activity, reproduction, normal growth development and antioxidant activity. Taurine is mainly contained in meat and fish foods. Although taurine is inferred to be implicated in the development of the fetus, there are few reports of taurine intake and neonatal growth in pregnant women.

Taurine May Modulate Bone in Cholesterol Fed Estrogen Deficiency-Induced Rats.

Taurine is thought to affect bone in rats favorably. However, studies on the actions of this estrogen deficiency and high cholesterol diet factors on the bone metabolism are limited. In this study, the protective effect of taurine on bone was determined.

Effects of Taurine and Vitamin D on Antioxidant Enzyme Activity and Lipids Profiles in Rats Fed Diet Deficient Calcium.

Calcium deficiency is a worldwide problem affecting both developed and developing countries. The deficiency in calcium leads to a marked decrease of superoxide dismutase. It is known that vitamin D protects cells against oxidative damages while taurine plays an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant role.

Liver Antioxidant Enzyme Activities Increase After Taurine in Ovariectomized Rats.

The present study was performed to know the effects of taurine on the lipid level of plasma and liver, lipid peroxidation and antioxidative enzyme activities of liver tissue in ovariectomized (OVX) rats fed cholesterol. Twenty-four female SD rats (200 ± 5 g) were grouped; sham and ovariectomy groups, which were each randomly subgrouped; fed control and control supplemented with taurine (20 g/kg diet). The serum total cholesterol, TG (triglyceride), LDL-cholesterol, athrogenic index, and HDL-cholesterol of taurine diet group were not statistically different.

Beneficial Function of Taurine on Bone Metabolism in Alcohol-Fed OVX Rat Model.

The present study investigates the effects of taurine on bone markers and bone mineral density (BMD) in alcohol-fed ovariectomized (OVX) rat model. We divided twenty four rats into Sham and OVX groups. These two groups were thereafter subdivided into two groups: control and experimental diet containing 2 g/kg of taurine.

Nutrient Intake according to Weight Gain during Pregnancy, Job Status, and Household Income.

The objective of this study was to investigate the association of nutrient intake and pregnancy outcome mediated by weight gain during pregnancy, job status, and household income. Maternal age, educational level, self-reported pre-pregnancy weights, educational level, and household income were collected from the women at 2 months postpartum. For each offspring, weight at birth, length at birth, and gestational age were collected.

Cognitive function and activities of daily living in people affected by leprosy: A cross-sectional, population-based, case-control study.

Objectives: There has been controversy regarding whether or not people affected by leprosy have more cognitive dysfunction than healthy individuals. The purpose of this study was to assess cognitive functions and activities of daily living (ADL) in people affected by leprosy relative to a control population living in rural areas.

Materials And Methods: We assessed cognitive functions and ADL using the Korean Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), Korean Dementia Screening Questionnaire (KDSQ), and Seoul-Instrumental ADL (S-IADL).

Effects of Rubus coreanus-Cheonggukjang on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Mineral Content in Growing Rats.

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the bone-conserving effects of Rubus coreanus-Cheonggukjang (RC-CGJ) supplemented with more intensified phytochemicals compared to general Cheonggukjang (CGJ) in growing rats. Eighteen rats were divided into 3 treatment groups (Control, CGJ, and RC-CGJ) and were given experimental diets for 9 weeks. All of the rats in this study were fed a AIN-93G-based diet.

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementations: 2015 Position Statement of the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

Calcium and vitamin D are essential components for bone health, thus calcium and vitamin D supplementation is an important strategy in the management of osteoporosis. However, the benefit of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone health is still controversial. Moreover, potentially harmful effects of excessive calcium supplementation on cardiovascular health are recently suggested.

Effect of dietary taurine and arginine supplementation on bone mineral density in growing female rats.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of arginine or -taurine alone and taurine plus arginine on bone mineral density (BMD) and markers of bone formation and bone resorption in growing female rats. Forty female SD rats (75 ± 5 g) were randomly divided into four groups (control, taurine, arginine, taurine + arginine group) and treatment lasted for 9 weeks. All rats were fed on a diet and deionized water.

Relationship among serum taurine, serum adipokines, and body composition during 8-week human body weight control program.

Human adipose tissue is not only a storage organ but also an active endocrine organ to release adipokines. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship among serum taurine and adipokine levels, and body composition during 8-week human body weight control program in obese female college students. The program consisted of diet therapy, exercise, and behavior modification.

Effect of taurine feeding on bone mineral density and bone markers in rats.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary taurine supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in rats. Twenty Sprague-Dawley male rats (body weight 200 ± 10 g) were divided into two groups, control and taurine group (2% taurine-supplemented diet). All rats were fed on experimental diet and deionized water and libitum for 6 weeks.

Effects of taurine supplementation on bone mineral density in ovariectomized rats fed calcium deficient diet.

Taurine supplementation has been shown to have a beneficial effect on femur bone mineral content in ovariectomized rats. It therefore seemed desirable to find out whether the beneficial effect of taurine on ovariectomized rats fed calcium deficient diet could also be reproduced. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups.

The effects of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipid in ovariectomized rats.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipid content in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups, one that was OVX and the other sham operated (Sham). They were further divided into either control or taurine supplemented dietary (2.

The effects of dietary taurine supplementation on bone mineral density in ovariectomized rats.

This study was performed to evaluate the effect of a diet rich in taurine (2.0 g/100 g) on bone metabolism in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. All rats were fed deionized water during the experimental period.

Effects of isoflavone supplementation on the bone mineral density of growing female rats.

This study was focused on whether or not isoflavones affect the increase in bone mineral density of growing females. Female Sprague-Dawley rats (60 +/- 5 g) were randomly assigned to two groups and provided control diets (control group) or isoflavone-supplemented diet (IF group, 57.8 mg isoflavones/100 g diet) for 9 weeks in growing female rats.

Effects of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipids in OVX rats fed calcium-deficient diet.

Taurine supplementation has been shown to have an effect on lowering blood lipids in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. It therefore seemed desirable to find out whether the beneficial effect of taurine on OVX rats fed calcium-deficient diet could also be reproduced. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups.

Relationship of nutrient intakes and bone mineral density of elderly women in Daegu, Korea.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between nutrient intake and bone mineral density (BMD) of elderly women in Daegu, Korea. In this study, the bone mineral densities of 101 elderly women in Daegu were measured, and their nutrient intake, dietary habits, and maternal factors were determined through a survey. The subjects were divided into the normal group, the osteopenia group, and osteoporosis group to find out if there is a correlation between bone mineral density and maternal factors, dietary habits, and nutrient intake through their T-scores, analyzed according to the standards of WHO.

The effect of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipid concentrations and mineral metabolism in rats fed alcohol.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipid concentrations and plasma and urine Ca, Mg, Se, Zn concentrations in alcohol-consuming (15% of energy/d) rats. Thirty-two male rats (Sprague-Dawley) were divided into 4 groups and fed experimental diets (non-alcohol+control diet, non-alcohol+taurine, alcohol+control diet, alcohol+taurine) for six weeks. The level of taurine supplementation was 1.

The effect of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipid concentrations and free amino acid concentrations in rats fed a high-cholesterol diet.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary taurine supplementation on plasma and liver lipid concentrations, and free amino acid concentrations in rats fed a high-cholesterol diet. Twenty male rats (body weight 151 +/- 1.9 g) were randomly divided into two groups.