Vanja Todorović

Radium - from discovery to the present day – narrative review

Angelika Edyta Charkiewicz, Ivana Djuricic, Vanja Todorović, Jacek Nikliński et autres

Following its discovery, radium was initially promoted as a therapeutic agent for a wide range of conditions, including skin disorders, allergies, visual problems, joint pain, and as a general health-enhancing remedy. However, subsequent research demonstrated its significant radiological toxicity and harmful effects …

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among climbers in Lisbon, Portugal: A cross-sectional study

Natalija Kurmazovic, Isabel Januário, Slađana Šobajić, Matteo Marangon et autres

The aim of this research was to assess climbers’ adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) and to explore its association with climbing background and demographic characteristics of this athletic population. The research was conducted as an analytical cross-sectional study using a modified …

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Aging effects on emotionality, cognition and brain mononuclear cells in Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes

Jasmina Djuretić, Jana Ivanović, Kristina Jezdić, Vanja Todorović et autres

Aging impairs the function of immune cells and increases susceptibility to diseases such as anxiety and dementia. Nevertheless, some individuals exhibit resilience to age-related impairments, although the mechanisms are still unclear. This study investigated alterations in brain mononuclear cells and their association …

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Plant-based superoxide dismutase supplementation in the athlete population

Olina Dudašova Petrovičova, Brizita I. Djordjevic, Vanja Todorović

Physical exercise significantly influences the redox balance, with its intensity, duration, and type affecting the produc-tion of free radicals, including reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. An excess of free radicals can lead to oxidative stress. Elite athletes, due to rigorous training and …

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Nutritional and Antioxidant Comparison of Oil Press Cakes and Wheat Flours

Olina Dudašova Petrovičova, Nevena Dabetić, Milica Zrnić-Ćirić, Brizita I. Djordjevic et autres

Plants are sources of compounds with important effects on health, but plant-based food industry generates substantial waste amounts, especially in oil production. This study aimed to characterize flours derived from oilseed by-products, pumpkin, sunflower, and apricot seed residues, and compare them with …

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Linseed, Walnut, and Algal Oil Emulsion Gels as Fat Replacers in Chicken Frankfurters: Effects on Composition, Lipid Profile and Sensory Quality

Tamara Stamenić, Vanja Todorović, Maja Petričević, Tanja Keškić et autres

The replacement of animal fat with unsaturated lipid sources in processed meats enhances nutritional value but introduces challenges regarding oxidative stability and sensory acceptability. In this study, the effects of replacing pork back fat with pre-emulsified walnut, linseed, or algal oils on …

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Bone Mineral Density in Breath-Hold Divers: Investigating the Role of Physical Activity, Dietary Habits and Supplementation Practices

Vanja Todorović, Natalija Kurmazovic, Manolis Adamakis, Brizita I. Djordjevic

Objectives: This study investigated the relationship between physical activity (PA) type, dietary habits (DH), and supplementation practices (SP) with bone mineral density (BMD) among breath-hold divers.

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Nutritional adequacy of the moderate-cost shopping basket in Serbia

Nevena Dabetić, Nikoleta Dubovac, Marina Jordanović, Brizita I. Djordjevic et autres

Socioeconomic factors such as income, education, and occupation strongly influence nutrition and household food choices. In Serbia, this relationship is reflected in the national moderate-cost shopping basket, which includes 73 food items grouped into nine categories. Present study aimed to evaluate the …

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Evaluation of semaglutide treatment effects on spatial memory and anhedonia in diabetes type 2 rat model of both sexes

Kristina Jezdić, Vanja Todorović, Jana Ivanović, Jovana Aranđelović

Spatial memory could be compromised in diabetes type 2 (T2D) patients even at early stages of the disease. In addition, anhedonia can co-occur in T2D patients and negatively impact quality of life. The glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist semaglutide has demonstrated advanced …

Cognitive impairment and anhedonia as potential diabetes type 2 complications: A preclinical perspective

Kristina Jezdić, Vanja Todorović, Jana Ivanović, Jovana Aranđelović

Diabetes type 2 (T2D) is a very common metabolic disorder strongly associated with poor lifestyle choices and obesity. However, hyperglycemia and impaired insulin signalling not only lead to complications in the periphery but also affect brain function. T2D is one of the …

Evaluation of the effects of a diabetes type 2 rat model and semaglutide treatment on the sucrose preference test

Kristina Jezdić, Jana Ivanović, Vanja Todorović, Anja Santrač et autres

Diabetes type 2 (T2D) is the most common metabolic disorder worldwide and can be associated with eating disorders and/or depression. Recent evidence suggests that semaglutide, glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist and antidiabetic drug, may affect appetite, food preference, but also mood, although preclinical …

Behavioral characterization of a model of diabetes type 2 in middle-aged Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes

Jana Ivanović, Kristina Jezdić, Vanja Todorović, Anja Santrač et autres

Diabetes type 2 (T2D) is a very common metabolic disease that is exacerbated by an unhealthy lifestyle. However, most preclinical studies in rats are conducted in young adult males. Therefore, we aim not only to establish T2D model based on a high-fat …