
Joanna RogEuropean University in Radom
Joanna Rog
PhD
Looking for collaborations in nutritional psychiatry, psychogastroenterology and gut-brain axis research
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Background: Coffee is considered one of the most preferred and consumed beverage types in the world, and caffeine is known to increase physical performance due to its ergogenic properties. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of coffee consumption in different forms on cortisol, testosterone, lactic acid and anaerobic performance levels....
Introduction: Bipolar affective disorder (BD), also known as manic-depressive illness, is a chronic and recurrent psychiatric disorder characterised by significant mood disturbances. It is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and is associated with a high risk of suicide. Recent studies highlight the role of oxidative stress (OS) in th...
Disturbances in pro/antioxidant balance emerge as a crucial element in bipolar disorder (BD). Some studies suggest that treatment effects on trace element concentration in BD. This study aimed to identify (a) the changes related to oxidative stress in BD and their relationship with trace elements engaged in pro/antioxidant homeostasis; (b) BD bioma...
Introduction: Nutritional psychiatry examines how diet and specific nutrients affect mental health and well-being. The potential role of polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) has gained significant interest in recent years. Objective: To review and present guidel...
Background and Objectives: Challenges and threats to global security and the growing demands of today’s society lead to significantly increased exposure to stress. Stress can negatively affect numerous physiological processes, including metabolic changes. An unhealthy lifestyle might intensify this disruption. The aim of the systematic review was t...
The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that mimics the physiological state of fasting. The potential therapeutic effects in many chronic conditions have led to the gaining popularity of the KD. The KD has been demonstrated to alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress, modulate the gut microbiota community, and improve metabo...
Background
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a life-threatening disease with a low effectiveness of treatment. The high relapse and mortality rate indicate new treatment approaches are needed. Here, we represent the protocol for randomized clinical trial (RCT) of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) efficiency in the AN treatment. The main purpose...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a long-lasting effect on both physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to assess the consequences of ACEs and experienced stress on depression and the role of biological disturbances in this relationship in a student population. Potential participants filled out a screening questionnaire; 60 of...
A complete blood count (CBC) is a routinely performed blood examination. Only a few studies assess the relationship between CBC and oxidative stress (OS) in schizophrenia (SZ). The aim of the study was to assess the utility of CBC in the prediction of SZ diagnosis, and the relationship between CBC and OS. The study included: 47 individuals with the...
Introduction: The etiopathogenesis of depression consists of genetic, metabolic, hormonal and psychogenic factors. The pathological process increases the risk and worsens the course of the disorder in chronic low-grade inflammation. Nutrition affects the pro-/anti-inflammatory state, and an anti-inflammatory diet is a proposed form supporting the t...
Introduction
Proper nutrition with fats has a protective effect on the functioning of the nervous system. However, a disturbed ratio of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids supply is nowadays a common phenomenon. A diet overloaded with saturated fats and a shortage of those essential ones in the company with possibly some unfavorable genetic endow...
Introduction: Proper nutrition with fats has a protective effect on
the functioning of the nervous system. However, a disturbed ratio of
essential polyunsaturated fatty acids supply is nowadays a common
phenomenon. A diet overloaded with saturated fats and a shortage
of those essential ones in the company with possibly some unfavorable genetic endo...
Introduction: During COVID-19 pandemic, it was noticed that it was students who were mostly affected by the changes that aroused because of the pandemic. The interesting part is whether students’ well-being could be associated with their fields of study as well as coping strategies.
Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess 1) the mental health...
The niacin skin flush test (NSFT) is a simple method used to assess the content of fatty acids in cell membranes and is a possible indicator of factors hidden behind various outcomes in patients. The purpose of this paper is to determine the potential usefulness of NSFT in mental disorder diagnostics along with the determination of factors that may...
Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an anticonvulsant drug, widely used also in various disorders like neuropathic pain, bipolar affective disorder, resistant schizophrenia, and trigeminal neuralgia. Appropriate analytical procedures are necessary to monitor, detect and quantify CBZ in pharmaceutical formulations and biological samples. The search for new metho...
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the mental health of the Polish population. Students are the group with a high risk of developing mood disorders. The scientific data suggest the usefulness of biological substances as potential biomarkers of psychiatric disorders. Saliva is non-invasive, quick to obtain material and a promisi...
Despite the vaccine against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) being reported to be safe and effective, the unwillingness to vaccinate and doubts are still common. The aim of this international study was to assess the major reasons for the unwillingness to vaccinate in a group of students from Poland (n = 1202), Bangla...
Despite the vaccine against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) being reported to be safe and effective, the unwillingness to vaccinate and doubts are still common. The aim of this international study was to assess the major reasons for the unwillingness to vaccinate in a group of students from Poland (n = 1202), Bangla...
Introduction: Psychotic disorders are heterogeneous in terms of pathophysiology.
Therefore, the validity of searching for a single biomarker of the disease is questioned, pointing to the need to stratify patients based on a common biological basis. The membrane hypothesis assumes that changes in fatty acid metabolism can lead to abnormal structure...
Introduction: According to Horrobin’s theory, abnormal fatty acid metabolism is a predisposing factor to the development of schizophrenia (SCHI), bipolar disorder (BD) or schizoaffective disorder (SCHA). The niacin test is a reproducible and non-invasive method of assessing the skin reaction to the application of nicotinic acid, which indicates dis...
Introduction
Schizophrenia (SZ) is associated with changes in haematological parameters related to low-grade inflammation state and could be amplified via oxidative stress (OS) related mechanisms. Although studies confirm this relationship, the results could be cofounded by patients’ treatment.
Objectives
The study aimed to assess the connection b...
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic currently remains the most significant stressor affecting the global population. Researchers continually report widespread mistrust and negative attitudes towards vaccination, but only a little focus on its association with the emotional well-being.
Objectives
We aimed to investigate the attitudes towards vaccina...
Introduction
Despite the huge progression in depression treatment, many individuals do not achieve full recovery. Studies demonstrated alternatives from neurotransmitter targets which are promising to predict and manage illness.
Objectives
This study aimed to select metabolic factors linked to the severity of depression symptoms.
Methods
66 patie...
Introduction: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation with considerable potential as a treatment for many CNS disorders. Individuals suffering from eating disorders have elevated rates of lifetime depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, also affecting specific brain regions. More studies ass...
Introduction: Fasting is defined as a period of voluntary abstinence from eating food for religious, therapeutic or political reasons, which is associated with a reduction in the supply of sources (kilocalories) to the body. There are different types of fasting, including short, long or intermittent fasting. It has been shown that the use of differ...
Sleep paralysis (SP) is a hypnagogic or hypnopompic state associated with the inability to move while conscious. Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis (RISP) is a type of REM parasomnia. Individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, PTSD, exposure to chronic stress, or shift work are at risk of developing this sleep disorder. This study aimed to assess:...
Background:
Sleep paralysis (SP) is a transitional dissociative state associated with the REM sleep phase that affects approximately 28.3% of the student population during their lifetime. The reasons for the high prevalence of SP in the student population are not entirely clear. Research indicates possible influencing factors such as the intensifi...
Background: In the history of humanity, religions always played an important role
especially in case of public health crises. Numerous studies performed during the
COVID-19 pandemic specifies various factors that either alleviate or enhance emotional distress but only a few focus on the impact of religiosity on mental wellbeing.
Aim of the study: T...
Introduction: Despite its great success, COVID-19 vaccination has been met either with trust,
hesitation, or negation from the general population, including students.
Objectives: The study aimed to assess: 1) the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in a group of students from Poland, Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Egypt, Pakistan, China, Mexico, and Viet...
Introduction: Lifestyle is often a decisive factor influencing both, somatic health and mental health. The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of life, sleep quality and general mental health of nursing students.
Material and method: The study used the diagnostic survey method. The study was cross-sectional. A questionnaire was used, which...
INTRODUCTION
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a change of cigarette smoking habits of many students, but little is known about its relationship with their well-being. This study aimed to assess: 1) smoking behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2) the relationship between cigarette smoking and the intensity of the emotional distress among students...
Introduction: Approximately 26% of individuals between 18 and 24 years old are overweight or obese, and the number of persons with excessive body mass index (BMI) is growing. Obesity increases the risk of metabolic disruptions, which is well connected with mental health problems. Stressful situations, including entering adulthood and starting unive...
Introduction. Over the last decade, the number of studies confirming skewed microbiota composition in patients with an eating disorder (ED) has increased. Thus far there has been no comprehensive analysis to determine the gut barrier dysfunction and gut microbiota pattern in patients with AN (anorexia nervosa).
Aim. The aim of this systematic revi...
Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a mental disorder with the highest death rate. The characteristic feature of AN is endocrine dysregulations, including changes in adipose-tissue secreted hormones, especially adipokines. The most widely studied of them is leptin whose role in the pathophysiology and prognosis of AN is confirmed in more and mor...
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected students’ lifestyle in the area of physical
activity and body weight. However, little is known about how those changes affected students' well-being.
Aim of the study: The study assesses: 1) the intensity of physical activity during and before
the pandemic 2) the relationship between physical activit...
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the concern for health and the wellbeing worldwide. The uncertainty about the virus resulted in self-reaching for alternative protective drugs as well as dietary supplements.
Aim of the study: The study assesses: 1) the prevalence of dietary supplement use 2) the relationship between weight and the w...
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of life, forcing less activity and
changes in body weight and emotional distress among students.
Aim of the study: The study aimed to assess: 1) changes in body mass index (BMI) and body
weight that occurred due to the pandemic 2) its relationship to the severity of emotional distress exper...
Pro/antioxidant imbalance has been reported in schizophrenia (SZ). However, the results of studies are inconsistent and usually do not include other factors that are highly affected by oxidative stress (OS).This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the serum levels of OS markers and their potential connection with schizophrenia. The total sampl...
Background: Sleep paralysis (SP) is a transit dissociative state associated with the REM sleep phase that affects approximately 28.3% of the student population during their lifetime. The reasons for the high prevalence of SP in the student population are not entirely clear. Research indicates possible influencing factors such as the intensification...
To allow better diagnosis and management of psychiatric illnesses, the use of easily accessible biomarkers are proposed. Therefore, recognition of some diseases by a set of related pathogenesis biomarkers is a promising approach. The study aims to assess the usefulness of examining oxidative stress (OS) in schizophrenia as a potential biomarker of...
Purpose: To measure RNFL and vasculature around the optic disc and in the macula in patients with schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).
Methods: 24 eyes of patients with SZ and 16 eyes of patients with BD as well as 30 eyes of healthy subjects were examined with OCTA. The radiant peripa...
The prevalence of sleep paralysis (SP) is estimated at approximately 7.6% of the world’s general population. One of the strongest factors in the onset of SP is PTSD, which is often found among professional firefighters. Our study aimed to assess in the professional firefighter population (n = 831) (1) the prevalence of SP, (2) the relationship betw...
Background: A dynamic increase in the sale of supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic has been observed. Some of the studies suggest that the individuals started the intake of specific supplements during the pandemic to improve their immunity or simply to be protected against the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to asse...
Introduction: There has been a growing interest in the ketogenic diet (KD) due to its suggested therapeutic potential to support numerous chronic diseases. KD is characterized by high amounts of fats and a reduced amount of carbohydrates and protein intake. During following the nutrition protocol, ketones are synthesised, which are the primary sour...
A growing body of evidence confirms that immune activation and low-grade inflammation could be defined as risks factors for the development and progression of mood episodes. A suggested mechanism leading to immune-inflammatory imbalance is the change in gut microbiota composition provoked by intestinal permeability. Three cases of patients with fir...
Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous disorder without a fully elucidated etiology and mechanisms. One likely explanation for the development of schizophrenia is low-grade inflammation, possibly caused by processes in the gastrointestinal tract related to gluten sensitivity. The aims of this study were to: (1) compare levels of markers of gluten sensiti...
A growing body of evidence confirms abnormal fatty acid (FAs) metabolism in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are endogenous ligands of the G protein-coupled receptors, which have anti-inflammatory properties and are a therapeutic target in many diseases. No clinical studies are concerned with the rol...
Schizophrenia has been considered a disorder linked with faulty lipid homeostasis, and the proposed tool for assessment of these disruptions is the niacin skin flush test. The aims of the study were: 1. Create a new tool to analyze results of the niacin skin flush test more precisely and objectively. 2. Verify the utility of a self-created tool for...
Sleep paralysis (SP) is a psychobiological phenomenon caused by temporary desynchrony in the architecture of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It affects approximately 7.6% of the general population during their lifetime. The aim of this study was to assess (1) the prevalence of SP among Polish students in Lublin (n = 439) using self-reported online...
Retention, separation selectivity and system efficiency of selected basic psychotropic drugs (clozapine, aripiprazole, vortioxetine and zolpidem) and drug metabolites (desmethylclozapine, clozapine N-oxide and dehydroaripiprazole) on Hydro RP, Phenyl-Hexyl and Polar RP columns were studied. Mobile phases containing methanol or acetonitrile as organ...
Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disease which significantly affects functioning and quality of life of patients.
Lifestyle, including irregular eating habits, is a factor possibly intensifying symptoms of the disease and unwanted effects
of pharmacotherapy. Due to positive effect on metabolic parameters demonstrated in numerous stud...
Background:
Current treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) often does not achieve full remission of symptoms. Therefore, new forms of treatment and/or adjunct therapy are needed. Evidence has confirmed the modulation of the gut-brain-microbiota axis as a promising approach in MDD patients. The overall purpose of the SANGUT study-a 12-week, r...
There is an increasing amount of evidence which links the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with food IgG hyperreactivity. Some authors have suggested that food IgG hyperreactivity could be also involved in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). The aim of this study was to compare levels of serum IgG against 39 select...
The aim of this study was to: 1) compare of the niacin skin flush response (intensity, color, surface area), fatty acids intake and serum GPR120 levels between patients with schizophrenia – S group and healthy controls – C group; 2) determine of the relationship between the flush response to niacin, serum levels of GPR120 and fat intake among patie...
The aim of this study was compare levels of markers of: intestinal permeability, inflammation, and gluten sensitivity between schizophrenic patients and healthy persons as a control group.
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a family of transmembrane proteins that mediate many cellular processes. GPR120/FFAR4, a receptor from this family that is activated by fatty acids, has received considerable attention recently.
This paper presents a literature review concerning the role of GPR120 and its mechanism of action
in animal...
Ω-3 unsaturated fatty acids are compounds belonging to the group of essential fatty acids (EFAs). The history of the discovery of EFAs dates back to the 1930s of the twentieth century, however, growing interest in ω-3 EFAs in the context of mental health has been observed since the year 2000. In view of their multidirectional action, these compound...
Despite the increasing offer of antipsychotic drugs, the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy in schizophrenia is still unsatisfactory. Drug resistance, lack of complete remission and the increasing risk of metabolic complications are the reasons why the new forms of therapy in schizophrenia among which unsaturated essential fatty acids omega 3 (EFAs ω...
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Hi,
does anyone know the formula for converting the BDNF value in biological fluids (pg/ml to ng/ml and vice versa)?