Nutritional, Clinical and Sociodemographic Profiles of Spanish Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in Spain show adequate caloric and protein intake but deficiencies in carbohydrates and certain vitamins. Dietary modifications are recommended for better health outcomes.
Area Of Science
- Neurology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting motor neurons.
- Dietary intake is hypothesized to affect ALS prognosis and disease progression.
- Understanding the nutritional status of ALS patients is crucial for management.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the nutritional, clinical, and sociodemographic characteristics of ALS patients in Spain.
- To compare nutrient intake with established Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed.
- Data collection included demographics, clinical history, and anthropometric measurements.
- Nutritional intake was assessed and compared against DRI.
Main Results
- Forty ALS patients (25 males, 15 females) were analyzed.
- Caloric and protein intake were generally adequate.
- Significant deficiencies in carbohydrates, vitamin B8, and iodine were observed.
- Excessive intake of lipids, several B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, sodium, phosphorus, and selenium compared to standards.
Conclusions
- ALS patients in Spain exhibit specific nutritional imbalances, including low carbohydrate and micronutrient intake alongside high lipid and certain mineral/vitamin consumption.
- Clinical factors did not correlate with place of origin or diagnosis time.
- Recommendations include dietary habit modification, reducing ultra-processed foods, and increasing intake of healthy fats and fiber.
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