S Stojic, I Eriks-Hoogland, M Gamba, E Valido, B Minder, A Chatelan, L G Karagounis, M Ballesteros, C Díaz, M Brach, J Stoyanov, N Diviani, S Rubinelli, C Perret, M Glisic
OBJECTIVES: Individuals with spinal cord injury are at risk of secondary health conditions (SHC) that develop as a consequence of autonomic dysfunction, prolonged oxidative stress and inflammation, and physical inactivity coupled with inadequate energy and nutritional intake. SHC can be debilitating and even life-threatening, and its prevention remains one of the major challenges in the continuum of medical care of aging SCI population. An unhealthy diet is a major driver of inflammation, oxidative stress, and unfavourable metabolic status and may be a practical preventive target to tackle increased SHC risk post-injury...
2023: Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging