• Adequate urinary iodine concentration among infants in the inland area of Norway 

      Bakken, Kjersti Sletten; Aarsland, Tonje Eiane; Groufh-Jacobsen, Synne; Solvik, Beate Stokke; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Henjum, Sigrun; Strand, Tor Arne (Nutrients;Volume 13, Issue 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-27)
      Considering the importance of iodine to support optimal growth and neurological development of the brain and central nervous system, this study aimed to assess and evaluate iodine status in Norwegian infants. We collected ...
    • Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of MetabolicSyndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Tørris, Christine; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin (Nutrients;Volume 12, Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-05)
      Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women across all ages, and targeting modifiable risk factors, such as those comprised in metabolic syndrome (MetS) (e.g., waist circumference, lipid profile, blood ...
    • Exercise and nutrition interventions in patients with head and neck cancer during curative treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Bye, Asta; Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Thorsen, L.; Pripp, AH (Nutrients;Volume 12, Issue 11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-22)
      The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the effects of nutritional and physical exercise interventions and interventions combining these interventions during radiotherapy treatment for patients with head and neck ...
    • Glycated proteins, glycine, acetate, and monounsaturated fatty acids may act as new biomarkers to predict the progression of type 2 diabetes: Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial 

      Canet, Francisco; Christensen, Jacob J.; Victor, Victor M.; Hustad, Kristin Solheim; Ottestad, Inger; Rundblad, Amanda; Sæther, Thomas; Dalen, Knut Tomas; Ulven, Stine Marie; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Telle-Hansen, Vibeke (Nutrients;Volume 14 / Issue 23, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-05)
      Food protein or food-derived peptides may regulate blood glucose levels; however, studies have shown inconsistent results. The aim of the present study was to characterize subgroups of individuals with increased risk of ...
    • Impact of a healthy dietary pattern on gut microbiota and systemic inflammation in humans 

      Telle-Hansen, Vibeke; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Ulven, Stine Marie (Nutrients;Volume 10, Issue 11, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-16)
      Gut microbiota have recently been suggested to play a part in low-grade systemic inflammation, which is considered a key risk factor for cardiometabolic disorders. Diet is known to affect gut microbiota; however, the ...
    • Improving cardiovascular health through nudging healthier foodchoices: A systematic review 

      Tørris, Christine; Mobekk, Hilde (Nutrients;Volume 11, Issue 10, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-15)
      Obesity and metabolic syndrome are considered major public health problems, and their negative impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) is profound. Targeting modifiable risk factors such ...
    • Inadequate Iodine Intake in Population Groups Defined by Age, Life Stage and Vegetarian Dietary Practice in a Norwegian Convenience Sample 

      Brantsæter, Anne Lise; Knutsen, Helle Katrine; Johansen, Nina Cathrine; Nyheim, Kristine Aastad; Erlund, Iris; Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Henjum, Sigrun (Nutrients;Volume 10, Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-17)
      Inadequate iodine intake has been identified in populations considered iodine replete for decades. The objective of the current study is to evaluate urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and the probability of adequate iodine ...
    • Iodine status and thyroid function in a group of seaweed consumers in Norway 

      Aakre, Inger; Evensen, Lidunn Tveito; Kjellevold, Marian; Dahl, Lisbeth; Henjum, Sigrun; Alexander, Jan; Madsen, Lise; Markhus, Maria Wik (Nutrients;Volume 12, Issue 11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-13)
      Seaweeds, or macroalgae, may be a good dietary iodine source but also a source of excessive iodine intake. The main aim in this study was to describe the iodine status and thyroid function in a group of macroalgae consumers. ...
    • An Isocaloric Nordic Diet Modulates RELA and TNFRSF1A Gene Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome—A SYSDIET Sub-Study 

      Ulven, Stine Marie; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Rundblad, Amanda; Myhrstad, Mari; Leder, Lena; Dahlman, Ingrid; De Mello, Vanessa D.; Schwab, Ursula; Carlberg, Carsten; Pihlajamaki, Jussi; Hermansen, Kjeld; Dragested, Lars; Gunnarsdottir, Ingibjørg; Cloetens, Lieselotte; Åkesson, Bjørn; Rosqvist, Fredrik; Hukkanen, Janne; Herzig, Karl-Heinz; Savolainen, Markku J.; Risérus, Ulf; Thorsdottir, Inga; Poutanen, Kaisa S.; Arner, Peter; Uusitupa, Matti; Kolehmainen, Marjukka (Nutrients;Volume 11, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-03)
      A healthy dietary pattern is associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and reduced inflammation. To explore this at the molecular level, we investigated the effect of a Nordic diet (ND) on changes in the ...
    • Lean Fish Consumption Is Associated with Beneficial Changes in the Metabolic Syndrome Components: A 13-Year Follow-Up Study from the Norwegian Tromsø Study 

      Tørris, Christine; Molin, Marianne; Småstuen, Milada C (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Background: Fish consumption may have beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome (MetS); however, limited information of such associations exists. This study investigated possible associations between fish consumption and ...
    • Maternal iodine intake and offspring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Results from a large prospective cohort study 

      Abel, Marianne Hope; Ystrøm, Eivind; Caspersen, Ida Henriette; Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Aase, Heidi; Torheim, Liv Elin; Askeland, Ragna Bugge; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Ted; Brantsæter, Anne Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Current knowledge about the relationship between mild to moderately inadequate maternal iodine intake and/or supplemental iodine on child neurodevelopment is sparse. Using information from 77,164 mother-child pairs in the ...
    • Mild to Moderate Iodine Deficiency and Inadequate Iodine Intake in Lactating Women in the Inland Area of Norway 

      Groufh-Jacobsen, Synne; Mosand, Lise Mette; Bakken, Kjersti Sletten; Solvik, Beate Stokke; Oma, Ingvild; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Brantsæter, Anne Lise; Strand, Tor A; Henjum, Sigrun (Nutrients;Volume 12, Issue 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-27)
      Breastfed infants are dependent on an adequate supply of iodine in human milk for the production of thyroid hormones, necessary for development of the brain. Despite the importance of iodine for infant health, data on ...
    • Native Whey Induces Similar Adaptation to Strength Training as Milk, despite Higher Levels of Leucine, in Elderly Individuals 

      Hamarsland, Håvard; Johansen, Mathias K.; Seeberg, Fridtjof S.; Brochmann, Marie; Garthe, Ina; Benestad, Haakon Breien; Raastad, Truls (Nutrients;Volume 11, Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-27)
      Background: Large amounts of protein (40 g) or supplementing suboptimal servings of protein with leucine are able to overcome the anabolic resistance in elderly muscle. Our aim was to compare the effects of supplementation ...
    • Polyunsaturated fatty acids and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes 

      Telle-Hansen, Vibeke; Gaundal, Line; Myhrstad, Mari (Nutrients;Volume 11, Issue 5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-10)
      The impact of dietary fat on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been extensively studied in recent decades. Solid evidence indicates that replacing saturated fatty acids (SFAs) with polyunsaturated fatty acids ...
    • Suboptimal Iodine Concentration in Breastmilk and Inadequate Iodine Intake among Lactating Women in Norway 

      Henjum, Sigrun; Lilleengen, Anne Marie; Aakre, Inger; Dudareva, Anna; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Brantsæter, Anne Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Breastfed infants depend on sufficient maternal iodine intake for optimal growth and neurological development. Despite this, few studies have assessed iodine concentrations in human milk and there is currently no published ...
    • Suboptimal iodine status among pregnant women in the Oslo area, Norway 

      Henjum, Sigrun; Aakre, Inger; Lilleengen, Anne Marie; Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa; Borthne, Sandra; Pajalic, Zada; Blix, Ellen; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Brantsæter, Anne Lise (Nutrients;Volume 10, Issue 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03)
      Norway has been considered iodine replete for decades; however, recent studies indicate reemergence of inadequate iodine status in different population groups. We assessed iodine status in pregnant women based on urinary ...
    • Suboptimal Iodine Status and Low Iodine Knowledge in Young Norwegian Women 

      Henjum, Sigrun; Brantsæter, Anne Lise; Kurniasari, Astrid; Dahl, Lisbeth; Aadland, Eli Kristin; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Birkeland, Susanne; Aakre, Inger (Nutrients;Volume 10, Issue 7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-21)
      Previous studies have documented mild to moderate iodine deficiency in pregnant and lactating women in Norway. This study focused on non-pregnant young women because their future children may be susceptible to the adverse ...
    • Use of dietary supplements and perceived knowledge among adults living with fibromyalgia in Norway: A cross-sectional study 

      Hartford Kvæl, Linda Aimee; Løchting, Ida; Molin, Marianne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex medical condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. To date, no gold standard treatment has been developed, and persons with FMS often seek alternative methods to ...
    • Vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians are at risk of iodine deficiency in Norway 

      Groufh-Jacobsen, Synne; Hess, Sonja; Aakre, Inger; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Pettersen, Kristina Blandhoel; Henjum, Sigrun (Nutrients;Volume 12 / Issue 11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-20)
      Low iodine intakes have been documented in different population groups in Norway. We aimed to assess iodine status, dietary intake, supplement and macroalgae use, and iodine knowledge in vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians. ...