Adilson Domingos dos Reis Filho

Efeitos do consumo de probióticos, prebióticos e simbióticos para o organismo humano

Introduction: Several factors affect the quality of modern life. Therefore, due to the concern about nutrition, society is increasingly more acquainted with the importance of foods that enhance good health, considering that good eating habits may minimize the risk of developing many diseases. Probiotics and prebiotics supplementation may guarantee balanced intestinal function, playing a fundamental role in nutrition. Objective: To review the effects of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics consumption, types and recommended intake for these substances, as well as the results of their prolonged use. Materials and Methods: Scientific articles, legislation and books, published from 1990 to 2010, were analyzed, using a systematic review. Databases (PubMed, HighWire, EBSCOhost, Scielo, Bireme and Lilacs) were searched for scientific articles, using the following keywords in English, Spanish and Portuguese: prebiotics, functional foods, probiotics and synbiotics. Results: 46 references related to functional foods were analyzed. Among these, few included randomized controlled trials. Conclusions: Although the consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics could lead to a range of health benefits, there is still the need for future studies with better experimental design to verify more accurately its effects on the body, as well as the appropriate dosage determination and possible side effects.

Perfil de Força de Preensão Palmar em Atletas de Karatê-dô Estilo Shotokan e Indivíduos não Atletas

Current essay focuses on research with regard to pregnancy. Pregnancy brings about huge physical and psychological transformations in the female with a great variety of emotional oscillations, such as fear, anxiety, insecurity, doubts, happiness and others, which, because of the prevailing imbalance, contribute towards the start of post-partum depression symptoms. Scientific registers focusing on PPD prevention methods already demonstrate the use of psycho-social, psycho-pharmacological and hormonal strategies even though no single isolated intervention is sufficiently efficacious in the development of the disease. A review of the literature, based on on-line access to abstracts from databases, is provided. The psychotherapeutic approach is of fundamental importance in treatment, coupled to family support and follow-up.

Neurochemistry of Neurochemicals: Messengers of Brain FunctionsStrength Training as an Adjunct to the Maintenance of Muscle Mass in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is one of the most common types of the disease, particularly among men, and is characterized by a high incidence of death. Among the non-pharmacological factors that help in survival and improving quality of life is physical exercise, especially strength training. The purpose of this short communication was to briefly review the literature and present a training proposal for oncology patients with HNC. Evidence is provided that physical exercise, mainly short-term strength (HIIT [High-Intensity Interval Training]) and aerobic training, contributes to increased expectation and quality of life in cancer survivors. After reviewing the current state of literature, we conclude that strength training, by providing maintenance of muscle mass, improves the autonomy and quality of life of oncology patients with HNC.