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Serum salicylic acid and fruit and vegetable consumption in obese and normal-weight children: a pilot-study

Carlotta Lassandro1,2, Giuseppe Banderali1, Benedetta Mariani1

  • 1a Department of Paediatrics , San Paolo Hospital , Department of Health Science (DISS) , University of Milan , Milan , Italy.

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition
|November 4, 2016
PubMed

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This study found that obese children have lower serum salicylic acid (SA) levels than normal-weight children. Fruit and vegetable intake did not correlate with SA levels in either group.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Salicylic acid (SA), a plant-derived phenolic compound, is recognized for potential health benefits.
  • Understanding factors influencing SA levels, such as diet, is crucial for public health.
  • Obesity is a growing concern in pediatric populations, with potential metabolic implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between serum salicylic acid (SA) levels and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in obese versus normal-weight children.
  • To compare SA levels and FV intake between obese and normal-weight pediatric groups.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study involving 34 obese and 34 normal-weight children.
  • Dietary intake assessed using a 7-day dietary record.
  • Serum SA concentrations measured via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in daily fruit and vegetable intake was observed between obese and normal-weight children.
  • Obese children exhibited significantly lower serum SA levels compared to normal-weight children.
  • Serum SA levels showed no significant association with daily FV intake in either obese or normal-weight children.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity in children is linked to reduced serum salicylic acid levels.
  • Current fruit and vegetable intake metrics do not appear to correlate with serum SA in this pediatric cohort.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the specific types and quantities of fruits and vegetables influencing serum SA.

Keywords:
Salicylic acidchildhood obesityfruit and vegetablessalicylate intake

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