The Role of Early Child Nutrition in Pulmonary Hypertension-A Narrative Review

Pulmonary hypertension is a complex condition that has distinct characteristics in pediatric populations. This review explores the important role of early childhood nutrition in the growth, progression, and management of pediatric pulmonary hypertension. Nutritional deficiencies, including those of...

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Published in:Children (Basel) 2024-10, Vol.11 (11), p.1307
Main Authors: Luca, Alina-Costina, Stoica, Cristina, Diaconescu, Cosmin, Țarcă, Elena, Roșu, Solange Tamara, Butnariu, Lăcrămioara Ionela, Stana, Bogdan Aurelian, Gafton, Bogdan, Curici, Antoanela, Roșu, Eduard Vasile, Mîndru, Dana Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Blood vessels
Body mass index
Breastfeeding & lactation
Breasts
Carbohydrates
Cardiovascular disease
Children
Congenital diseases
Diet
Diet therapy
Dietary supplements
Food
Health aspects
Heart failure
Infections
malnutrition
microbiome
Microbiota
Newborn babies
nutrition
Nutrition research
Pediatrics
Premature babies
Premature birth
Proteins
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary hypertension
Respiratory diseases
Resveratrol
Review
Standard scores
Type 2 diabetes
vitamin
Vitamins
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Summary:Pulmonary hypertension is a complex condition that has distinct characteristics in pediatric populations. This review explores the important role of early childhood nutrition in the growth, progression, and management of pediatric pulmonary hypertension. Nutritional deficiencies, including those of vitamins C, D, and iron, are closely linked to worse outcomes in children with this disease, emphasizing the importance of early intervention to prevent malnutrition and promote growth. Emerging research revealed that promising nutrients like resveratrol, along with modulation of the gut and respiratory microbiomes, may offer therapeutic advances for managing pulmonary hypertension. However, the current literature is limited by a lack of pediatric-specific studies, with much of the data extrapolated from adult populations and animal models, especially rats. This review highlights the need for targeted research to develop effective nutritional interventions aimed at improving outcomes for pediatric patients.
ISSN:2227-9067
2227-9067
DOI:10.3390/children11111307