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We derive formulas for characterizing bounded orthogonally additive polynomials in two ways. Firstly, we prove that certain formulas for orthogonally additive polynomials derived in Kusraeva (Vladikavkaz Math J 16(4):49-53, 2014) actually characterize them. Secondly, by employing complexifications of the unique symmetric multilinear maps associated with orthogonally additive polynomials, we derive new characterizing formulas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the consumption of green tea on components of MS in the elderly. Design: Intervention study. Setting: The sample was selected from the Geriatric Service of Hospital São Lucas of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. Participants: 45 elderly with MS were enrolled and allocated into two groups: green tea group (GTG, n = 24), who drank green tea and control group (CG, n= 21) without intervention. Intervention: The GTG received sachets of 1.0 g of green tea, and should drink three cups per day for 60 days and the CG was instructed not to make changes in their lifestyle. Measurements: The diagnostic criteria for MS used were the International Diabetes Federation. The lipidic and glycemie profile, and anthropometric measurements were evaluated before and after intervention. Results: There was a statistically significant weight loss only in GTG [71.5±12.6 kg to 70.3±12.6 kg (p<0.001)]. A statistically significant decrease in BMI [−0.5±0.4 kg/m in GTG and −0.2±0.6 kg/m in CG (P=0.032)] and waist circumference [−2.2±2.0 cm in GTG and − 0.3±1.8 cm in CG (P=0.002)] were observed. The intake of green tea did not change the biochemical parameters. Conclusion: The consumption of green tea was effective in inducing weight loss, reducing BMI and waist circumference in the elderly with MS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A letter to the editor on human food preferences which are associated with a 5-HT2A serotonergic receptor polymorphism is presented.