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Ketogenic Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Review of Neurobiological Evidence

Dana Shamshtein and

Timur Liwinski

Received: 06 December 2021; Published: 17 February 2022; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2201003

Abstract

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating illness that places a great burden on global health. A ketogenic diet, which has traditionally been used for treating refractory epileptic disorders, is being increasingly explored for its potential of alleviating other neuropsychiatric conditions. P [...]

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Open Access Review

Parenteral Nutrition: Review of Recent American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Publications

Phil Ayers ,

Megan Harlow and

LeAnn Scott

Received: 30 December 2021; Published: 15 February 2022; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2201002

Abstract

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a complex medication administered to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. PN is recognized as a high-alert medication by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) has published se [...]

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Open Access Research Article

An Exploration of Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions of Physical Activity Integration in a Whole Child Pilot Curriculum

Alicia Stapp ,

Madalyn Falkenheiner and

Kenya Wolff

Received: 15 November 2021; Published: 13 January 2022; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2201001

Abstract

It is recommended that children ages 3-5 receive 180 minutes of physical activity a day, with at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Despite these recommendations, a majority of preschoolers are not provided opportunities in the early chil [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Consumption of a Recommended Serving of Wheat Bran Cereals Significantly Increases Human Faecal Butyrate Levels in Healthy Volunteers and Reduces Markers of Inflammation Ex Vivo

Madalina Neacsu ,

Susan E. Anderson ,

Pola Verschoor ,

Nicholas J. Vaughan ,

Graham W. Horgan ,

Toine Hulshof ,

Sylvia H. Duncan ,

Susan Duthie and

Wendy R. Russell

Received: 08 October 2021; Published: 17 December 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2104002

Abstract

Wheat bran cereals are an important source of dietary fibre. The aim of the study was to investigate if a high intake (120 g) of fibre rich breakfast cereal (which delivers the UK Government guidelines for fibre intake in one serving but is three-fold higher than the manufacturers recomm [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Ad Libitum Western Diet Feeding Does Not Alter Basal Skeletal Muscle Heat Shock Protein Expression in Sedentary or Aerobically Trained Young Rats

Alex T. Von Schulze ,

Marie van der Merwe ,

Chad D. Touchberry and

Richard J. Bloomer

Received: 03 August 2021; Published: 15 October 2021; doi: 10.21926/rpn.2104001

Abstract

Poor dietary habits can lead to obesity and insulin resistance—both of which can impair basal heat shock protein (HSP) expression and the HSP stress response in skeletal muscle. It remains unclear if impairments in HSP expression occur during the early stages of diet-induced obesity and [...]

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