Five different varieties of paddy (four pigmented and one non-pigmented) were shelled and milled in pre and post parboiled form, their dietary fiber contents were estimated. Under similar conditions of milling, raw rice showed a high degree of polish (DOP), 9-12 % and parboiled r [....] » Read More
One of the golden rules of biology is that diversity is always encouraged by different mechanisms and that life always finds a way to maintain vitality and biodiversity. We see the best examples of this in organisms that have adapted to very difficult conditions. While the evolut [....] » Read More
In this work, it has been tried to examine the main production steps of bee products from the hive to the table in terms of increasing the nutritional value and health beneficial effects. Consumers rightly regard bee products as functional foods and expect preventive and/or thera [....] » Read More
Green, red, brown, and diatomic algae, as well as cyanobacteria, have been in the focus of attention of scientists and technologists for over five decades. This is due to their importance in the capacity of efficient and economical producers of food additives, cosmetics, pharmace [....] » Read More
Patient with uncontrolled Diabetes can be brought to control 100%, only by Lifestyle modification, use of NLP(Neuro linguistic program) controlling their subconscious mind and proper distribution of carb through out . A special case 32 yr /M, having tested Covid positive, hard co [....] » Read More
Garlic (Allium sativum), a species of bulbous flowering plant in the genus Allium, is a native of south and central Asian countries. It has been used since long as a seasoning, food flavoring, traditional herbal medicine, and a promising environmental friendly pesticide. These re [....] » Read More
Background: Obesity is a global health pandemic; several studies have indicated that people commonly seek claim diets and herbal supplementations. Aim: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of herbs and supplementation use and other weight-loss strategies among adults in Jo [....] » Read More
Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are considered a cornerstone in the treatment plan of malnutrition in cancer patients. However, the prevalence of inappropriate prescription of ONS is high. In this study, we aim to investigate the effect of inappropriate oral nutritional s [....] » Read More
The theory defines that in the absence of synthetic chemicals, plant develops higher level of natural phytochemicals (phenolic compounds, antioxidant) in defense against biotic or abiotic stress. These compounds are universally distributed among the plant species and possess pote [....] » Read More
Micronutrient deficiencies (MD) are one of the greatest public health and socioeconomic concern that adversely affect more than 2 billion people worldwide and mostly suffered by the people of low and middle-income countries. The objective of this study is to observe the chan [....] » Read More
The present investigation was an attempt to explore the nutraceutical potential of orange peel, malted barley, and fenugreek based value-added/functional health mix. Purposely, orange peel and fenugreek powder have been combined to germinated barley flour in a ratio of 30, 15, 5 [....] » Read More
Title : Medicinal plants with special reference to flavanoids and their role in nutrition and obesity prevention
Mohammad Kamil, Lotus Holistic Healthcare Institute, United Arab Emirates
The plant kingdom offers a rich source of structural biodiversity in the form of a variety of Natural Products. As we know natural products continue to play an important role, especially in & the food and pharmaceutical industries. Besides medicament, plants have always been [....] » Read More
Title : Food technology innovations for ensuring nutrition and health security
Hari Niwas Mishra, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
Several countries of the world including India are currently combating the crisis of malnutrition. Despite substantial improvements in health and well-being, iron deficiency anemia (IDA), protein deficiency, and lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases (NCD) like diabetes are [....] » Read More
Title : The determination of irradiation on total biophenol quantity during storage of natural black table olives
Sahnur Irmak, Department of Food Technologies, Turkey
In this study, the effects on the shelf life and quality of the methods used in the production and preservation of the Gemlik variety natural black table olives produced with low salt (2%) using different methods were determined. As a result of the study, it was ensured that tabl [....] » Read More
Title : Urate restores APP translational expression and losses of neural cell viability from Mn exposure
Jack Timothy Rogers, Harvard University, United States
The metabolism of the metal manganese (Mn) is known to be tightly linked to perturbations of iron homeostasis in people while excess Mn can cause clinical occupational Manganism, a movement disorder distantly related to Parkinson's disease (PD). Our meta-analysis was consiste [....] » Read More
Title : A study on the comparison of the efficacy of major compounds found in natural medicinal plants effective for SARS-CoV-2 with reference drugs
Faik Gokalp, Igdir and Kirikkale University, Turkey
The drug studies related to SARS-CoV-2 have recently been a major epidemic and humanity's efforts to find a cure have gained a great momentum. Experimental and clinical studies, studies showing that Molnupiravir is effective on this virus show that this compound can be used a [....] » Read More
Title : Functional food for combating metabolic syndrome, how is it work
Dian Handayani, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
The prevalence of obesity in the world continues to increase which further causes clinical problems related to metabolic syndrome (MetS), which include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, impaired fasting blood glucose (FBG), and hyperlipidaemia. Currently, many studies are s [....] » Read More
Title : Antimicrobial strategies for microbial stability and food safety in industrial applications
Teresa Gervasi, University of Messina, Italy
The use and misuse of antibiotics has been associated to an increase and spread of resistant microorganisms. To date, fighting antimicrobial resistance has become a global public health and economic challenge not only in the medical and veterinary fields but also in the food indu [....] » Read More
Title : The mycotoxins, a part of the dietary exposome: A challenge for studying the toxicity of mixtures.
Delphine Payros, Research Center in Food Toxicology, France
Throughout our lives, humans are exposed to a wide range of food contaminants, bacterial toxins and neoformed products from our diet: this is the concept of the dietary exposome. Among natural food contaminants, mycotoxins being the most frequently occuring natural ones. Mainly p [....] » Read More
Title : Metabolomics of amasi traditionally produced from cow and goat milk as revealed by GCMS and LCMS; The impact of storage time, lactic acid bacteria and health benefits
Betty Ajibade, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Amasi, traditional fermented milk produced in Southern Africa, is associated with several health benefits, such as probiotic activities, immune system modulation, as well as antimicrobial, antitumor and antioxidant activity. These benefits are closely related to the produced meta [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of environmental stimuli on the physicochemical and rheological properties of chitosan - macroalgal polyphenol stabilized Pickering emulsion
Weihao Meng, University College Dublin, Ireland
In this study, Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan (CS), chitosan-Laminaria japonica polyphenols (CP) and chitosan-Ascophyllum nodosum polyphenols (CB) were fabricated. This study also evaluated the stability of CS, CP, and CB under different environmental factors includin [....] » Read More
Title : Feeding efficiency of western and standard diets in Wister rats exercised with resistance training
Ana Faustino, University of Evora, Portugal
The Western diet (WD), which is known by high daily intake of processed carbohydrates, saturated fats, and salt, has been associated with the development of several diseases, including cancer, atherosclerosis, dementia, and metabolic disorders. Excessive food consumption and sede [....] » Read More
Title : Common African foods mitigated derangement in haematological and coagulation parameters induced by potassium bromate in animal model
Augustine Ikhueoya Airaodion, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Background: This study examined the ameliorative effects of extracts from two common African foods, Parkia biglobosa (P. biglobosa) seed and Corchorus olitorius (C. olitorius) leaves, on haematological and coagulation parameters in rats treated with potassium bromate (KBrO3). KBr [....] » Read More
Title : A proof of concept on the effects of traditional dietary patterns (Mediterranean vs Milpa) on cardiometabolic markers in subjects with hypertriglyceridemic waist
Gabriela Gutierrez Salmean, Anahuac University, Mexico
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Mexican adult population is ~75. The increased adiposity, particularly that located within the waistline is associated with low-grade inflammation which, in turn, detonates the development of cardiometabolic disorders, especially hy [....] » Read More
Title : Hot and cold water stress impact on broccoli nutritional potential
Ivana Sola, University of Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
Due to climate change, sudden and intense changes in weather conditions are becoming more frequent. Immobile organisms such as plants cannot “take refuge” from high or low temperatures but adapt their physiology to the new conditions to survive. The intensity and dire [....] » Read More
Title : The role dietary heavy metals play in the epigenetic inheritance of autism and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Renee J Dufault, Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, United States
In 2021, the US Congress found heavy metals problematic in the American baby food supply but took no action. Heavy metal residues are pervasive in the United States (US) food supply and allowed by the Code of Federal Regulations because of food ingredient manufacturing practices. [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of food-based nutrition education intervention on knowledge, attitudes, practices and dietary behaviours of primary school children in Ndhiwa, Homa-Bay county, Kenya
Julie Achieng Oyoo, University of Prince Edward Island, Kenya
Background: Micronutrient malnutrition (hidden hunger) is still a major problem in Kenya and other developing countries, particularly among school-age children who are rarely targeted by nutrition interventions. Studies indicate that food-based nutrition education (FBNE) interven [....] » Read More