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Published in: European Journal of Nutrition 3/2019

Open Access 01-04-2019 | Review

Metabolic phenotyping of malnutrition during the first 1000 days of life

Authors: Jordi Mayneris-Perxachs, Jonathan R. Swann

Published in: European Journal of Nutrition | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Nutritional restrictions during the first 1000 days of life can impair or delay the physical and cognitive development of the individual and have long-term consequences for their health. Metabolic phenotyping (metabolomics/metabonomics) simultaneously measures a diverse range of low molecular weight metabolites in a sample providing a comprehensive assessment of the individual’s biochemical status. There are a growing number of studies applying such approaches to characterize the metabolic derangements induced by various forms of early-life malnutrition. This includes acute and chronic undernutrition and specific micronutrient deficiencies. Collectively, these studies highlight the diverse and dynamic metabolic disruptions resulting from various forms of nutritional deficiencies. Perturbations were observed in many pathways including those involved in energy, amino acid, and bile acid metabolism, the metabolic interactions between the gut microbiota and the host, and changes in metabolites associated with gut health. The information gleaned from such studies provides novel insights into the mechanisms linking malnutrition with developmental impairments and assists in the elucidation of candidate biomarkers to identify individuals at risk of developmental shortfalls. As the metabolic profile represents a snapshot of the biochemical status of an individual at a given time, there is great potential to use this information to tailor interventional strategies specifically to the metabolic needs of the individual.
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Metadata
Title
Metabolic phenotyping of malnutrition during the first 1000 days of life
Authors
Jordi Mayneris-Perxachs
Jonathan R. Swann
Publication date
01-04-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Nutrition / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1436-6207
Electronic ISSN: 1436-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-018-1679-0

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