Review – Nutrimentum et Curae

Nutr Cur 2025; 04: e157

Momordica charantia for diabetes: exploring mechanisms and clinical implications

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder known to cause persistent hyperglycemia. This leads to diabetes-related complications like neuropathy, dyslipidemia, nephropathy, and retinopathy. Since the incidence and prevalence of diabetes are increasing globally, there is an urgent requirement for adjunct therapies.

B. Dharani, A. Suba

Mar 28th, 2025

Nutr Cur 2024; 03: e152

Impact of non-cancer related malnutrition on bone metabolism

Malnutrition, defined as an imbalanced nutritional intake due to different causes, still represents an open issue for clinicians.

Valeria Maccauro, Valerio Spuntarelli, Esmeralda Capristo

Jun 28th, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e149

Treatment of AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder): the role of psychosocial approaches considering neuroplasticity and trauma aspects

AUD can be treated in different settings, such as self-help groups, public health care ambulatories for addiction and therapeutic communities.

Ina Maria Hinnenthal, Christian Chiamulera, Fabio Lugoboni, Roger Schmidt, Elisa Sgualdini, Mauro Cibin

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e148

Pharmacotherapy and clinical considerations for alcohol use disorder

Alcohol use disorder is both disabling to affected individuals and a public health concern associated with significant medical, psychological, and social ramifications.

Gezelle Dali, Joshua Watt, Paul S. Haber, Kirsten C. Morley

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e147

Neuroendocrine pathways in alcohol use disorder: opportunities to develop biomarkers for alcohol craving?

Recent research developments in the alcohol use disorder (AUD) field have prompted researchers to invest in novel approaches to evaluate alcohol craving.

Massimo A. Koffler, Lorenzo Leggio

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e146

Untangling the gut-brain axis: the relevance of gut microbiota in alcohol use disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic health problem marked by an inability to cease or control alcohol use.

Tommaso Dionisi, Valeria Maccauro, Giovanni Addolorato

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e145

Alcohol and cancer: the role of cytochrome P-4502E1

Chronic alcohol consumption is a risk factor for tumours of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colorectum and the female breast.

Helmut K. Seitz, Bernardo Moreira, Manuela Neuman

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e144

Alcohol-related disease

Alcohol, the most consumed drug in the world, is responsible for millions of deaths and a significant of disability-adjusted life years.

Tiago Castro Pinto, Susana G. Rodrigues

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e143

Emergencies in AUD: acute alcohol intoxication and alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to several consequences involving health, social, working, relational and economic fields.

Antonio Mirijello, Cristina d’Angelo, Maria Maddalena D’Errico, Angelo D’Agruma, Gabriella Pacilli, Pamela Piscitelli, Salvatore De Cosmo

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e141

Alcohol use and Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol habit represents a major public health problem, being a chief cause of both morbidity and mortality.

Stefano Gitto, Lucia Golfieri, Margherita Falcini, Fabio Caputo.

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2024; 03(Special 1): e140

Alcohol in Europe: epidemiology, policies and sustainable health targets to fill the gaps of prevention

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the harmful use of alcohol stands as a primary risk factor affecting the global population's health.

Emanuele Scafato, Claudia Gandin, Silvia Ghirini, Alice Maton

May 02nd, 2024

Nutr Cur 2023; 02: e136

Eye and nutrition

This article highlights the critical role of eye health in overall well-being and the adverse effects of poor eye care, including the development of various eye conditions. It emphasizes the impact of oxidative stress on eye tissues, primarily caused by external factors such as UV light, leading to diseases like dry-eye, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Several nutrients, such as antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, are important in maintaining eye health, particularly in conditions like dry eye syndrome and macular degeneration.

Maria Cristina Savastano, Francesco Boselli, Gabriela Leonti, Stanislao Rizzo

Dec 18th, 2023

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