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Nutritional, Clinical and Sociodemographic Profiles of Spanish Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Sandra Carrera-Juliá, José M Estrela, Mario Zacarés, Mari Ángeles Navarro, María Jesús Vega-Bello, José Enrique de la Rubia Ortí, Mari Luz Moreno, Eraci Drehmer

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Article in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sandra Carrera-JuliáDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2497-7337
José M EstrelaDepartment of Physiology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2540-9190
Mario ZacarésDepartment of Basic and Transversal Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
Mari Ángeles NavarroDepartment of Basic and Transversal Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
María Jesús Vega-BelloDepartment of Anatomy and Physiology, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
José Enrique de la Rubia OrtíDepartment of Nursery, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6808-9505
Mari Luz MorenoDepartment of Anatomy and Physiology, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2471-0862
Eraci DrehmerDepartment of Health and Functional Assessment, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-0689-2399

Funding

University of Valencia OTR2017-18255INVESValencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr 2017-216-001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amyotrophic 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. A cross-sectional descriptive study with demographics, clinical anamnesis and anthropometric assessment was carried out. Nutritional intake was recorded and compared with dietary reference intakes (DRI). Forty subjects (25 males; 15 females) aged 54.7 ± 10.17 were included in the study. The mean weight and height were 67.99 ± 8.85 kg and 167.83 ± 8.79 cm, respectively. Clinical phenotype, time to diagnosis, year of onset and family history were not associated with the place of origin. Clinical phenotype had no influence on time of diagnosis. Caloric and protein intakes were adequate, while carbohydrate, vitamin B8 and iodine intakes were significantly lower than the DRI. Lipids; vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C and E; sodium; phosphorus; and selenium intakes were significantly higher than the recommended nutritional standards. ALS patients, who are homogeneously distributed throughout our national territory, should modify their dietary habits to minimize ultra-processed products and prioritize foods rich in healthy fats and fiber.

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Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisNeurodegenerative DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesDietEnergy IntakeFemaleHumansMaleNutritional Statusamyotrophic lateral sclerosisclinical characteristicsdemographynutritional intakeSpanish population

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PMCPMC10857415

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