Fernanda Fortes Frota

Dr. Fernanda Fortes Frota

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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LALarissa Parreira Araújo
Larissa Parreira Araújo
AGAna Clara Godoy
Ana Clara Godoy
FFFernanda Fortes Frota
Fernanda Fortes Frota
CBCaroline Barbalho-Lamas
Caroline Barbalho-Lamas
KQKarina Quesada
Karina Quesada
Sandra Maria BarbalhoSandra Maria Barbalho
Sandra Maria Barbalho
In the face of population aging, sarcopenia has emerged as a significant muscle disorder characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction contribute to sarcopenia and help explain its association with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. Despite extensive research, there remains a need to integrate current knowledge on interventions that target these interconnected mechanisms. This review synthesizes recent evidence on the effects of resistance exercise, nutritional supplementation (high-protein intake, leucine, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids), and probiotic use on muscle function and inflammatory status in older adults with sarcopenia. Literature was critically analyzed to evaluate the efficacy of multicomponent strategies. The reviewed studies consistently report that combining resistance training with anti-inflammatory nutrition and targeted supplementation improves muscle strength, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines, and supports mitochondrial function. These findings suggest that an integrated, multicomponent approach represents a promising strategy for attenuating the progression of sarcopenia and reducing its associated comorbidities.

1 May 2024 in Concilium
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BLBeatriz Leite
Beatriz Leite
ABAlexia Brito
Alexia Brito
CKCatharina Kensy
Catharina Kensy
ABAna Luiza Bosi
Ana Luiza Bosi
FFFernanda Fortes Frota
Fernanda Fortes Frota
ECEduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas
Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas
Objective: To carry out an integrative review of the literature on the prevalence of dermatological diseases in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) types 1 and 2. Methods: this integrative literature review Result: Dermatophytosis was the skin lesion most frequently associated with DM, types 1 and 2, with a 48% prevalence in the studies analyzed. Conclusion: there is a clear need for early diagnosis of injuries and subsequent adequate treatment, in addition to proper adherence to glycemic control, so that systemic complications do not occur.