TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Effect of a 1-year controlled lifestyle intervention on body weight and other risk markers (the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme, cohort 2) JF - Obesity Facts KW - Adipositas KW - Lebensstil KW - pflanzenbasierte Ernährung Y1 - 2021 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000521164 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Hahn, Andrea A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Healthy lifestyle changes favourably affect common carotid intima-media thickness: the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (cohort 2) JF - Journal of Nutritional Science N2 - Common carotid intima-media thickness (ccIMT) progression is a risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas healthy lifestyle habits are associated with lower ccIMT. The objective of the present study was to test whether a healthy lifestyle intervention can beneficially affect ccIMT progression. A community-based non-randomised, controlled lifestyle intervention was conducted, focusing on a predominantly plant-based diet (strongest emphasis), physical activity, stress management and social health. Assessments of ccIMT were made at baseline, 6 months and 1 year. Participants had an average age of 57 years and were recruited from the general population in rural northwest Germany (intervention: n 114; control: n 87). From baseline to 1 year, mean ccIMT significantly increased in both the intervention (0⋅026 [95 % CI 0⋅012, 0⋅039] mm) and control group (0⋅045 [95 % CI 0⋅033, 0⋅056] mm). The 1-year trajectory of mean ccIMT was lower in the intervention group (P = 0⋅022; adjusted for baseline). In a subgroup analysis with participants with high baseline mean ccIMT (≥0⋅800 mm), mean ccIMT non-significantly decreased in the intervention group (−0⋅016 [95 % CI −0⋅050, 0⋅017] mm; n 18) and significantly increased in the control group (0⋅065 [95 % CI 0⋅033, 0⋅096] mm; n 12). In the subgroup, the 1-year trajectory of mean ccIMT was significantly lower in the intervention group (between-group difference: −0⋅051 [95 % CI −0⋅075, −0⋅027] mm; P < 0⋅001; adjusted for baseline). The results indicate that healthy lifestyle changes may beneficially affect ccIMT within 1 year, particularly if baseline ccIMT is high. KW - plant-based diet KW - carotid intima-media thickness KW - cardiovascular disease KW - atherosclerosis KW - lifestyle Y1 - 2022 UR - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-nutritional-science/article/healthy-lifestyle-changes-favourably-affect-common-carotid-intimamedia-thickness-the-healthy-lifestyle-community-programme-cohort-2/DD29870A14031B1EB3DF112B2A381695#article U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jns.2022.46 VL - 11 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Effect of a 6-Month Controlled Lifestyle Intervention on Common Carotid Intima-Media Thickness JF - The journal of nutrition, health & aging KW - plant-based diet KW - cardiovascular disease KW - kardiovaskuläre Erkrankungen KW - Prävention Y1 - 2021 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12603-021-1628-0 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - No clear association of sleep duration or bedtime with common carotid intima-media thickness JF - Atherosclerosis KW - intima-media thickness, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, sleep, lifestyle medicine Y1 - 2021 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.452 SP - e150 EP - e151 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Is fruit intake associated with common carotid intima-media thickness? JF - European Journal of Public Health N2 - Background Common carotid intima-media thickness (ccIMT) is an established risk marker for cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which are of high public health relevance. While a higher fruit intake is generally considered beneficial for cardiovascular health, recent studies have shown that a fruit intake of > 2 portions per day may be harmful. Therefore, we tested if there is an association between categories of fruit intake and mean ccIMT. Methods We conducted an exploratory, non-prespecified, cross-sectional analysis of baseline values of 167 mostly middle-aged participants of a controlled lifestyle intervention, recruited from the general population in rural northwest Germany (male: n = 58; female: n = 109). Fruit intake was classified into low (<1 portion of fruit/day), intermediate (1-2 portions of fruit/day), and high (>2 portions of fruit/day). Mean ccIMT was measured in accordance with the Mannheim consensus. Between-group differences in mean ccIMT were assessed with analysis of covariance. Results Mean age was 57.3 ± 0.7 years (mean ± SEM). Mean fruit intake was 1.6 ± 0.1 portions/day. Average mean ccIMT was 0.679 ± 0.010 mm. There was a significant difference in mean ccIMT between subjects with low (0.676 ± 0.020 mm; n = 50), intermediate (0.653 ± 0.014 mm; n = 72), and high fruit intake (0.724 ± 0.019 mm; n = 45; p = 0.016). But this difference was attenuated when adjusting for age, sex, and homocysteine (p = 0.418). Conclusions We found only a non-significant association between consuming >2 portions of fruit per day and ccIMT. Thus, our study could not confirm a negative effect of fruit intake on ccIMT. Age, sex, and homocysteine may confound this association. Key messages Current recommendations of 2 portions of fruit per day seem adequate and do not negatively influence carotid intima-media thickness. Future studies should address confounding of the association between fruit intake and cardiovascular risk markers. KW - plant-based diet KW - carotid intima-media thickness KW - fruit Y1 - 2021 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.391 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Nutrient recommendations for vegans – what should we recommend? T2 - Kessler, C.: Complementary Medicine Research, Vol. 25, Suppl. 1 Y1 - 2018 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000488417 PB - S. Karger CY - Basel ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian A1 - Anand, Corinna A1 - Husain, Sarah A1 - Kranz, Ragna-Marie A1 - Schoch, Nora A1 - Alzughayyar, Dima A1 - Bitterlich, Norman A1 - Hahn, Andreas A1 - Englert, Heike T1 - Exploratory analysis of the effect of a controlled lifestyle intervention on inflammatory markers – the Healthy Lifestyle Community Programme (cohort 2) JF - BMC Nutrition N2 - Background Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and mortality. The objective of the study was to test the effect of a healthy lifestyle intervention on biomarkers of inflammation (among other risk markers). Methods We conducted a non-randomized controlled trial with mostly middle-aged and elderly participants from the general population in rural northwest Germany (intervention: n = 114; control: n = 87). The intervention consisted of a 1-year lifestyle programme focusing on diet (largely plant-based; strongest emphasis), physical activity, stress management, and social support. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) was assessed at baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year. Homocysteine (Hcy) was assessed at baseline, 10 weeks, and 1 year. Adiponectin (Apn) was assessed at baseline and 10 weeks. An exploratory analysis of these inflammatory markers assessing the between-group differences with ANCOVA was conducted. Results The 1-year trajectory of hs-CRP was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to control (between-group difference: -0.8 (95% CI -1.2, -0.3) mg/l; p = 0.001; adjusted for baseline). The 1-year trajectory of Hcy was non-significantly higher in the intervention compared to control (between-group difference: 0.2 (95% CI -0.3, 0.7) µmol/l; p = 0.439; adjusted for baseline). From baseline to 10 weeks, Apn decreased significantly more in the intervention group compared to control (between-group difference: -1.6 (95% CI -2.7, -0.5) µg/ml; p = 0.004; adjusted for baseline). Conclusions Our study shows that healthy lifestyle changes can lower hs-CRP and Apn levels and are unlikely to significantly affect Hcy levels within 1 year. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS; reference: DRKS00018775, registered 12 Sept 2019; retrospectively registered; www.drks.de). Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00684-2 SN - 2055-0928 VL - 9 IS - 25 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Koeder, Christian T1 - Nutrient recommendations for vegans – what should we recommend? T2 - Kessler, C.: VegMed: "VegMed - Scientific Congress for Plant-based Nutrition and Medicine". Berlin, April 2018: Abstracts. Supplement Issue: Complementary Medicine Research 2018, Vol. 25, Suppl. 1 Y1 - 2018 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000488417 PB - S. Karger CY - Basel ER - TY - BOOK A1 - Koeder, Christian T1 - Vegan baby. A guide to complementary feeding: For vegans between the ages of 4 and 12 months Y1 - 2020 SN - 979-8651490028 PB - Selbstverlag ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koeder, Christian T1 - Understanding the situation of vegans JF - Eating and Weight Disorders KW - vegan KW - plant-based diet KW - orthorexia nervosa Y1 - 2021 U6 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01127-2 ER -