graduate at Nutrição from Universidade de São Paulo (1994), master's at Science and Technology of the Food from Universidade de São Paulo (2002) and ph.d. at Science and Technology of the Food from Universidade de São Paulo (2007). Has experience in Biochemistry, acting on the following subjects: glutamina, exercício, sistema imune, nutrição and suplementação. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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In view of the expressive prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular diseases, and negative repercussions on health and economy, strategies that investigate cardiometabolic risk factors are crucial for prevention and control of NCD. In this context, this population-based cross-sectional study aims to evaluate lifestyle-related modifiable factors in resid…
Background: Inflammation is a present factor in the pathophysiology of acute and chronic diseases, and the gut, a susceptible organ to dysfunction and dysbiosis, that is in constant exposure to microorganisms it may be associated with this mechanism. In contrast, the branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on intestinal cell lines. Objective: I…
The nutritional transition is defined by economic, social, demographic and behavior changes, which interfere directly with a population dietary pattern. Latest years, technological revolution contributed to a grown availability of food products rich in saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, and polyunsaturated n-6 fatty acids and poor in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. The quanti…
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in genes related to Zn metabolism are associated with metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes. Zinc (Zn) acts in insulin metabolism and changes in the signaling pathway of this hormone can trigger a deficiency of this mineral. The isolated analysis of SNPs may not be enough to investigate the risk of diseases or nutritional deficiencies, and the c…
Common mental disorders correspond to one of the main groups of morbidities associated with the risk of developing disabilities. Several studies show the role that diet plays on mental health outcomes, and more recent research has shown the effects of microRNA expression and inflammation biomarkers (including those of intestinal origin) on the pathophysiology of mental disorders. However,…
Deregulation of energy intake is a major contributor to the high rates of overweight and obesity in Brazil, with more than 50% of adults in most major cities affected, according to a national survey from 2021. Addressing this issue requires urgent improvements in the quality, diversity, and balance of the Brazilian dietary patterns. To better understand the genetic underpinnings of energy…
The development of chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) is closely related to dysregulation in the expression of microRNA, small molecules encoding single-stranded RNA involved in the regulation of several intracellular pathways. In addition, microRNA expression can also be modulated by different environmental factors, including dietary patterns, which represent a promising approach in…
MicroRNA are non-coding single stranded RNAs that can act autocrine, paracrine and endocrine to regulate metabolic pathways related to the development of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). In addition, microRNA act as potential NCDs biomarkers, since the plasma expression pattern of microRNA can be altered according to the individual's health and lifestyle. Given the above, the present proj…
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Introduction: Effective weight control and body composition rely heavily on regulating energy intake. In this context, it is crucial to study polymorphisms in genes that govern the complex interplay between energy intake and body weight. The polygenic risk score (PRS) has emerged as a robust method that combines the effects of multiple genetic variants to estimate the overall risk associa…
Dietary patterns are determined by demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors; besides presenting a high impact on health, being this one of the modifiable risk factors directly linked to the development of noncommunicable diseases. Western and inflammatory dietary patterns are related to obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation; in contrast, healthier eating patterns have favor…
Obesity is directly involved in the etiology of noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Excessive ingestion of nutrients associated with obesity culminates in the activation of pro-inflammatory signaling pathways and stress responses in different parts of the body, resulting in low-intensity chronic inflammation. The blood orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) is rich in flavanones and an…
Experimental, epidemiological and clinical evidences point to a pathogenic role of inflammation on metabolic disorders development, being the dietary pattern an important risk factor for systemic low-grade inflammation. The empirical dietary inflammatory index (EDII) is a hypothesis-driven dietary pattern that can be applied in a standardized manner across different populations and has be…
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