Exposure to sunlight must be very well balanced because on the one hand,it is essential for the production of vitamin D,but on the other hand,it can be very harmful to the skin(increased risk for skin carcinogenesis a...Exposure to sunlight must be very well balanced because on the one hand,it is essential for the production of vitamin D,but on the other hand,it can be very harmful to the skin(increased risk for skin carcinogenesis and accelerated photoaging).Exposure to ultraviolet B radiation is a significant determinant of vitamin D status.During exposure to sunlight,the solar UVB photons(290-315 nm)are absorbed by 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin and converted to previtamin D(3),which then undergoes a rapid transformation within the plasma membrane to vitamin D(3).During the winter at latitudes above circa 35 degrees,there is a minimal previtamin D(3)production in the skin[1].Because of that,the prophylactic intake of vitamin D as a pharmacological preparation during the winter at latitudes above 35 degrees is beneficial.Vitamin D status is not only determined by exposure to UVB and limited sources in food,but small effects of polymorphisms in the genes for key proteins involved in vitamin D production and metabolism are also present.The half-life of 25(OH)D is affected by calcium intake.Fat tissue has a function as a reservoir for the parent vitamin D,which is released during the reductions in adiposity.Skeletal muscle might also be an important site of 25(OH)D sequestration,protecting this metabolite from degradation by the liver,because of what exercise is usually associated with better vitamin D status[2].展开更多
The effect of incorporation of defatted flour from seeds of sweet orange on wheat flour bread quality was investigated.Seeds were removed from the fruits of sweet orange,sun dried,milled and defatted with ethanol.The ...The effect of incorporation of defatted flour from seeds of sweet orange on wheat flour bread quality was investigated.Seeds were removed from the fruits of sweet orange,sun dried,milled and defatted with ethanol.The defatted orange seed flour was incorporated into wheat flour at 5,10,and 15%.The chemical composition and physicochemical properties of the composite flours were assessed.The composite flours were used to prepare breads and the nutrients composition,antioxidant,physical and sensory qualities of the breads were determined.The water absorption,oil absorption,emulsifying and swelling capacities increased while foaming capacity and bulk density decreased with the addition of the defatted seed flour in the blends.The addition of defatted seed flour increased significantly(P<0.05)the ash(1.98%–3.05%),crude fiber(1.26%–2.98%)and carbohydrate(47.78%–55.90%)contents but decreased the moisture(23.59%–20.37%),crude fat(12.43%–8.98%)and protein(12.96%–8.72%)contents of the breads.The calcium,sodium,iron and zinc contents improved but phosphorus and potassium levels decreased with the incorporation of the defatted seed flour.The phenols,flavonoids,alkaloids,saponins,and carotenoids contents varied from 85.03–18.59 mg/100g,3.11–7.83 mg/100g,7.30–12.06 mg/100g,1.87–2.06 mg/100g,and 5.46–15.84 mg/100g,respectively.The loaf volume,specific volume and oven spring of breads decreased while loaf weight increased with the incorporation of defatted flour.The antioxidant activities of breads containing 15%defatted seed flour increased over that the 100%wheat bread.The ratings for the sensory attributes decreased with the addition of defatted seed flour in the breads.However,the ratings for the sensory qualities of breads containing 5 and 10%defatted seed flours did not differ significantly(P<0.05)from those of the 100%wheat bread.It is concluded that defatted flour from seeds of sweet orange fruits could be used to substitute 10%wheat flour in bread without adversely affecting the qualities of the breads.展开更多
Introduction Cancer,which is one of the leading causes of mortality all across the globe,is found to be highly influenced by one’s lifestyle and diet.With more studies that are being conducted by researchers,enough e...Introduction Cancer,which is one of the leading causes of mortality all across the globe,is found to be highly influenced by one’s lifestyle and diet.With more studies that are being conducted by researchers,enough evidence is being accumulated over time that gives us a clear proposition on how the risk of getting a certain type of cancer increases when a particular food item is being consumed frequently.展开更多
A healthy balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are very closely linked.Whichever the biological link is,it is overwhelming to understand.Modifications in how food is served,divided up,and supervised,such as the intro...A healthy balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are very closely linked.Whichever the biological link is,it is overwhelming to understand.Modifications in how food is served,divided up,and supervised,such as the introduction of nutritional hygiene standards,food handling practices,and the entry of macro and micronutrients,have had a big impact on human health in the last few decades.Growing evidence indicates that our gut microbiota may affect our health in ways that are at least in part influenced by our diet and the ingredients used in the preparation of our food and drinks,as well as other factors.As a new problem,this one is getting a lot of attention,but it would be hard to figure out how the gut microbiota and nutrition molecules work together and how they work in certain situations.Genetic analysis,metagenomic characterization,configuration analysis of foodstuffs,and the shift to digital health information have provided massive amounts of data that might be useful in tackling this problem.Machine learning and deep learning methods will be employed extensively as part of this research in order to blend complicated data frames and extract crucial information that will be capable of exposing and grasping the incredibly delicate links that prevail between diet,gut microbiome,and overall wellbeing.Nutrition,well-being,and gut microorganisms are a few subjects covered in this field.It takes into account not only databases and high-speed technology,but also virtual machine problem-solving skills,intangible assets,and laws.This is how it works:Computer vision,data mining,and analytics are all discussed extensively in this study piece.We also point out limitations in existing methodologies and new situations that discovered in the context of current scientific knowledge in the decades to come.We also provide background on"bioinformatics"algorithms;recent developments may seem to herald a revolution in clinical research,pushing traditional techniques to the sidelines.Furthermore,their true potential rests in their ability to work in conjunction with,rather than as a substitute for,traditional research hypotheses and procedures.When new metadata propositions are made by focusing on easily understandable frameworks,they will always need to be rigorously validated and brought into question.Because of the huge datasets available,assumption analysis may be used to complement rather than a substitute for more conventional concept-driven scientific investigation.It is only by employing all of us that we will all increase the quality of evidence-based practice.展开更多
Immunonutrition is an interdisciplinary field of research that unites knowledge and skills related to clinical nutrition,clinical immunology,infections and inflammation,injury and tissue damage[1].Immunonutrients are ...Immunonutrition is an interdisciplinary field of research that unites knowledge and skills related to clinical nutrition,clinical immunology,infections and inflammation,injury and tissue damage[1].Immunonutrients are glutamine,arginine,taurine,leucine,cysteine,nucleotides,omega 3-polyunsatturated fatty acids(PUFA),vitamins and trace elements.Glutamine and omega 3 PUFA can modulate immune function towards a more balanced immune response,whilst vitamins and trace elements form an antioxidant defense system that protects the body and tissues from deleterious effects of free radicals in oxidative stress[2].Immunonutritionists also study the importance of gut microbiota,because of its bilateral connections to both the nervous and immune system[1].The importance and clinical relevance of immunonutrition is being studied widely in medicine,including in oncology,endocrinology,rheumatology,clinical immunology and allergology.Here,author summarizes available scientific literature on the importance of immunonutrition and its clinical relevance.展开更多
Seafood,as a primary high-quality protein source,plays an increasingly vital role in diets around the world,while seafood allergy is a worldwide health problem that affects the quality of life and may even threaten li...Seafood,as a primary high-quality protein source,plays an increasingly vital role in diets around the world,while seafood allergy is a worldwide health problem that affects the quality of life and may even threaten lives.High hydrostatic pressure(HHP),a novel non-thermal processing technology,shows the unique potential in alleviating seafood allergenicity.This comment provides a brief introduction of potential of high hydrostatic pressure in reducing the allergenicity of seafood.展开更多
The search for functional foods with health benefits has increased,and yogurt represents one of these products due to their properties,such as,source of probiotics that favour the gastrointestinal system,contains vita...The search for functional foods with health benefits has increased,and yogurt represents one of these products due to their properties,such as,source of probiotics that favour the gastrointestinal system,contains vitamins,minerals and improves the action of enzymes.Present work investigated bromatological,microbiological,sensorial properties and shelf-life of different yogurt goat milk formulations with Aloe vera and natural sweeteners.The goat yogurt with 99.40%A.vera pulp and 0.60%S.rebaudiana presented the best nutritional composition,being suitable for human consumption representing an innovative product with a great functional potential.The synergy between the ingredients used in the yogurt processing resulted in an innovative product to the market.Goat milk has a lower cost per liter in comparison with cow milk,Aloe vera is accessible due to its fast-vegetative propagation,Stevia Rebaudiana has a great popularity for being a natural sweetener with no calories,and all these products are produced in México.展开更多
The use of natural antibacterial compounds in tcontroling and eliminating pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria and fungi has been extensively evaluated.Plant extracts have been studied in the past years as ant...The use of natural antibacterial compounds in tcontroling and eliminating pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria and fungi has been extensively evaluated.Plant extracts have been studied in the past years as antibacterial agents in medicine,plant pathology,and canned food,and unlike antibiotics,they do not cause drug resistance in pathogens.BHA(Beta-hydroxy acid)is a synthetic antioxidant with good fat solubility.Most of the extracted materials have antifungal,antiviral,and antibacterial properties.Different mechanisms of these act on bacteria and prevent their growth and multiplying.Many plants’extraction has phenolic active groups in their structures.Due to the importance and antimicrobial effects of essential oil and basil extract,the present study was performed to investigate the effect of different concentrations of basil extract on the growth of two bacterial pathogens Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Also,the chemical composition of this plant extract and its antioxidant properties have been studied.The results of this study showed that basil extract,especially in 100 and 70%concentration,had antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus but it does not show sufficient antimicrobial effect against Escherichia coli in the same dose.Analysis of chemical compounds in the extraction of this plant showed a total of 15 chemical compounds,most of which are related to the compounds neofitidine with concentration(41.44%),dimethylamino pentane with concentration(14.81%)and cyclohexane with concentration(91.9%).We also compared the antioxidant properties of basil extract with BHA and showed a significant difference in comparison with the inhibition of DPPH(2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl)formation by the extract and the standard BHA,so that the inhibition of DPPH by the standard BHA sample was significantly higher than the BHA.But basil extract showed good antioxidant properties equivalent to 400 mg/mL in 800 mg/mL BHA.展开更多
The incidence rate of breast cancer is the second highest of all cancers.Alterations to one's epigenome are among the most critical factors in breast cancer control.In breast cancer,nutrients can influence epigene...The incidence rate of breast cancer is the second highest of all cancers.Alterations to one's epigenome are among the most critical factors in breast cancer control.In breast cancer,nutrients can influence epigenetic pathways and homocysteine(Hcy)levels.Hcy has been related to cognitive decline,Alzheimer's disease,and cancer.Similar to how altered Hcy metabolism is strongly influenced by genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors,it is significantly linked to cancer.This review aims to discuss the relationship between the levels of Hcy in breast cancer and the effects of nutrients on epigenetic processes.Dietary interventions have the ability to control epigenetic processes,and the Hcy levels are associated with both epigenetic mechanisms and nutritional supplements in breast cancer.Certain nutrients have been discovered to have an impact on these processes.Altered Hcy metabolism is influenced by genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors and has a substantial link to the emergence of cancer.Nutrients,such as folic acid,vitamin B12 and many phytonutrients that have been found to affect the epigenetic processes in breast cancer may alter DNA methylation and histone modification,which in turn may affect how cancer cells behave.The review emphasizes the need for additional studies to fully comprehend nutrition's potential for the epigenetic mechanism and the relation between Hcy metabolism in breast cancer.展开更多
The present study aimed to evaluate the hygiene practices and the quality of meat sold in butcheries in the city of Nampula,Mozambique.Of the twelve butcheries in the city,only seven participated in the study,which wa...The present study aimed to evaluate the hygiene practices and the quality of meat sold in butcheries in the city of Nampula,Mozambique.Of the twelve butcheries in the city,only seven participated in the study,which was divided into four categories:hygienic conditions of buildings and facilities,equipment,furniture and utensils,good handling practices for handlers,and microbiological quality of meat products.Results showed that most of the butcheries(71%)had poor hygiene conditions,such as walls with cracks and holes and lack of washbasins in the production area.In addition,the majority(71%)of butcheries used a reusable dirty cloth to clean equipment and utensils,and only 43%had a cold room or refrigerated chamber for meat conservation.Regarding personal hygiene,100%of the handlers washed and changed their clothes daily,but 71%did not properly wash their hands before handling food.Microbiological analysis revealed that 86%of the cutting tables swabs and 43%of the hand blades had E.coli counts above 4 Log,and the presence of Salmonella was observed in 71%of meat samples.Overall,the study highlights the need for improvement in hygiene practices and the quality of meat sold in butcheries in Nampula.展开更多
Some metal elements,especially trace elements,have obvious nutritional and physiological functions on the human body,which can promote the growth and development of the body,regulate the function of the body and maint...Some metal elements,especially trace elements,have obvious nutritional and physiological functions on the human body,which can promote the growth and development of the body,regulate the function of the body and maintain the metabolism of the human body.Compared with the elements in the form of inorganic salts,metal chelating peptides are more easily absorbed by the human body.Metal chelating peptides efficiently provide various trace elements necessary for life activities,have antioxidant,antibacterial and other biological activities,and have broad application prospects in food,medicine,cosmetics and other fields.In this paper,the methods of preparation,separation and purification of metal chelating peptides from animals and plants were reviewed,the structure-activity relationship and antioxidant activity of metal chelating peptides were analyzed,and the development prospect of metal chelating peptides was prospected.展开更多
Anxiety is the most common disorder nowadays.Anxiety can be acute or can be chronic.There are several scientific evidences that prove nutrition’s importance and role of different therapies in the treatment of anxiety...Anxiety is the most common disorder nowadays.Anxiety can be acute or can be chronic.There are several scientific evidences that prove nutrition’s importance and role of different therapies in the treatment of anxiety.But very few people are familiar with the role of taking proper nutrition or a balanced diet in anxiety treatment.This article helps many people to know deeply about the therapies they can do at their home and the nutrition and food for healthy lives and controlling the mental disorder.This scoping review also helps to under the anxiety,symptoms,causes,prevalence in patient and how it should be treated with or without the use of medication.Long-term analysis of previous studies show more than 60,000 results with the use of Artificial intelligence which are totally different.So brief literature was studied and found that nutrition plays definitely a major role in treatment.Literature survey revealed the relation between a large intake of fruits,vegetables,omega 3,fatty acids,a ketogenic diet,calorie,magnesium,zinc,selenium,probiotics with low level of anxiety.Paper also revealed the association between higher anxiety levels with high intake of fat diet,sugar intake,carbohydrate,oily food.This paper helps you to understand the value of each therapy and nutrition for successive decreasing anxiety.This paper has main aim to describe the prevalence,causes,symptoms of anxiety so that it can help people to understand that what kind of anxiety is there which they are suffering from and what ways can be done to treat it naturally with the help of huge beneficial therapies,nutritional food,exercises and marketed medicines with advantages and disadvantages and by adding some herbal plants in their diet.展开更多
Saffron(Crocus sativus)is a perennial herb that is primarily found in the Mediterranean region of Europe,western Asia,and the Kashmir region of India.The dried stigmas of the plant have been utilized as a spice,flavor...Saffron(Crocus sativus)is a perennial herb that is primarily found in the Mediterranean region of Europe,western Asia,and the Kashmir region of India.The dried stigmas of the plant have been utilized as a spice,flavoring,and dyeing agent for over a millennium.The main constitutes of saffron stigma responsible for major pharmacological effects are considered to be carotenoids(crocins,crocetins)and monoterpenes(picrocrocin,safranal).展开更多
Glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1),a signal peptide hormone produced by enteroendocrine L cells from the distal small intestine and colon,is a crucial regulator of glycemic control,gastric emptying,satiety,and body weight...Glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1),a signal peptide hormone produced by enteroendocrine L cells from the distal small intestine and colon,is a crucial regulator of glycemic control,gastric emptying,satiety,and body weight.Recent advancements in understanding the dietary modulation of GLP-1 through enteroendocrine L-cells have highlighted the potential of various nutrients in enhancing its endogenous secretion.This review summarizes the current knowledge on food-derived molecules,including macronutrients,polyphenols,other chemicals,and bacterial products,that can modulate GLP-1 production.It explores the efficacy and impact of various treatments and the involved signaling pathways,aiming to contribute to developing innovative strategies for enhancing endogenous GLP-1 release.展开更多
Hispidin is a pyranone compound found in edible and medicinal mushrooms of the Phellinus and Inonotus genera.This investigation used fluorescence spectroscopy,UV absorption spectroscopy,and molecular docking to examin...Hispidin is a pyranone compound found in edible and medicinal mushrooms of the Phellinus and Inonotus genera.This investigation used fluorescence spectroscopy,UV absorption spectroscopy,and molecular docking to examine the interaction of hispidin with pepsin.The Stern-Volmer method was used to perform the fluorescence quenching measurements at different temperatures(298 K,303 K,and 310 K).According to the findings,hispidin induced a static quenching mechanism in pepsin that resulted in the creation of a hispidin-pepsin complex with binding constants(Ka)ranging from 9.56×10^(4) to 3.45×10^(5) L mol^(-1).The positive values ofΔH(84.6 kJ mol-1)andΔS(337.9 J mol^(-1) K^(-1))demonstrated that hydrophobic forces contributed to forming the hispidin-pepsin complex.The findings of UV-vis absorption,synchronous fluorescence,and 3D fluorescence spectraspectra demonstrated that hispidin altered the conformation and microenvironment of pepsin.According to the analysis of molecular docking,hispidin got into the pepsin's active cavity.The research clarifies the molecular mechanisms by which hispidin binds to pepsin and helps understand its possible biological activity in vivo.展开更多
Background:Recently,ultra-processed foods(UPFs)have attracted considerable attention,leading to numerous studies worldwide.Scientometrics is currently gaining popularity among scientific communities,offering advantage...Background:Recently,ultra-processed foods(UPFs)have attracted considerable attention,leading to numerous studies worldwide.Scientometrics is currently gaining popularity among scientific communities,offering advantage of providing critical references to scholars of specific fields.Methods:This scientometric study aimed to analyze trends and hotspots of UPF research using English articles or reviews related to UPFs retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection on March 5,2023.Two independent researchers selected the identified records on titles,abstracts,and author’s keywords,and the data were analyzed using R-bibliometrix,CiteSpace,and VOSviewer.Results:A total of 1018 publications(901 articles and 117 reviews)published from 2010 to 2023 were included.The result showed a significant increase in UPF publications over the past decades.Brazil published the highest number of papers(n=473),with over half of the top 10 active institutions were located in Brazil.The University of São Paulo contributed the most publications(n=206)and the 10 most productive authors belonged to this institution,with Monteiro CA and Levy RB contributing the most publications.The main research foundations included the NOVA system,the definition of UPFs,the prevalence of UPFs,and the impact of UPFs on dietary quality and health status.The main research frontiers included topics such as“systematic review,”“NOVA food classification,”“COVID-19,”“diabetes,”“pregnancy,”“food addiction,”“warning labels,”“plant-based diet,”and“commercial determinants of health”.Conclusions:This study provided a comprehensive overview of development trends and research hotspots of global UPF studies.展开更多
Zinc is an essential element that plays a crucial role in the chemistry and biochemistry of living organisms.It serves as a cofactor for numerous enzymes and transcription factors,contributing to DNA synthesis,protein...Zinc is an essential element that plays a crucial role in the chemistry and biochemistry of living organisms.It serves as a cofactor for numerous enzymes and transcription factors,contributing to DNA synthesis,protein synthesis and cellular metabolism.Additionally,zinc acts as a structural component of proteins and participates in cellular signaling pathways.The chemistry of zinc is determined by its electronic configuration,and it readily forms coordination complexes with various ligands.This review explores the diverse functions of zinc in the body,including its involvement in enzyme activity,immunity,neutrophil function,modulation of allergies,its relationship with COVID-19,antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,mental health,pregnancy and wound healing.Zinc has a history of use in traditional medicine systems,and its benefits and applications should be evaluated in the context of current scientific research and medical guidelines.Understanding the roles of zinc in these processes highlights its importance as an essential nutrient for overall health and provides insights into potential therapeutic applications.However,further advancement in understanding the biological function of zinc requires addressing certain limitations.These include overcoming methodological challenges,investigating tissue and cell-type specificity,understanding zinc interactions and redundancy,and employing integrated approaches,advanced imaging techniques,comparative studies,and systems biology approaches to gain a deeper understanding of zinc’s implications in health and disease.展开更多
To evaluate and predict the quality of carrots during logistics process in North China under extreme temperature conditions,quality indicator changes of carrots were investigated,and temperature-coupled quality predic...To evaluate and predict the quality of carrots during logistics process in North China under extreme temperature conditions,quality indicator changes of carrots were investigated,and temperature-coupled quality prediction models were developed.Seven temperatures were selected from meteorological temperature data by cluster analysis to simulate the changes in extreme temperatures during the short-term transportation of carrots.No carrots rotted during the 48h storage period.Under both isothermal and nonisothermal conditions,weight loss andΔE increased while the firmness and sensory evaluation(SE)decreased.The RBFNN performed better than the Arrhenius model in predicting weight loss andΔE,with R^(2)>0.97,MSE<0.009 and relative errors within±18%.The results of the predictive confidence level and standardized residual indicated the good performance of the RBFNN model.The temperature-coupled prediction models of RBFNN were promising candidates for predicting the quality of vegetable products and therefore reducing economic loss of vegetable industry.展开更多
Intermittent fasting is a kind of diet that extends the fasting time every day or several days per week.It mainly includes time-limited eating,alternate day fasting and periodic fasting.Intermittent fasting triggers e...Intermittent fasting is a kind of diet that extends the fasting time every day or several days per week.It mainly includes time-limited eating,alternate day fasting and periodic fasting.Intermittent fasting triggers evolutionary indications and conserved cellular responses to protect and improve body status by triggering a"metabolic switch"from hepatogenic glucose to adipocyte-derived ketone bodies.Gut microbiota and circadian rhythms have also been linked to intermittent fasting.This article focuses on the research progress of intermittent fasting and neurodegenerative diseases in order to provide a theoretical basis for nutritional treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
The present study aimed to understand the effect of dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma(DBD-CP)technology on the antimicrobial chitosan deposition and the properties enhancement of polylactic acid(PLA)films.The r...The present study aimed to understand the effect of dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma(DBD-CP)technology on the antimicrobial chitosan deposition and the properties enhancement of polylactic acid(PLA)films.The results indicated that DBD-CP was an effective method for improving the adhesion and surface hydrophilicity of PLA,facilitating the deposition of chitosan coating.This modification was attributed to the increased surface roughness,as well as the presence of polar functional groups observed through atomic force microscopy,surface free energy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis.The study further revealed that both water resistance and mechanical properties were significantly improved after DBD-CP treatment,which was positively correlated with the amount of chitosan deposited on the PLA surfaces.Following comprehensive evaluation,the treatment at 75 W was determined as the optimal condition for enhancing the properties.Additionally,the modified film exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.Consequently,the DBD-CP technology could be a promising tool for better utilization of PLA-based materials in the antibacterial food packaging industry.展开更多
文摘Exposure to sunlight must be very well balanced because on the one hand,it is essential for the production of vitamin D,but on the other hand,it can be very harmful to the skin(increased risk for skin carcinogenesis and accelerated photoaging).Exposure to ultraviolet B radiation is a significant determinant of vitamin D status.During exposure to sunlight,the solar UVB photons(290-315 nm)are absorbed by 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin and converted to previtamin D(3),which then undergoes a rapid transformation within the plasma membrane to vitamin D(3).During the winter at latitudes above circa 35 degrees,there is a minimal previtamin D(3)production in the skin[1].Because of that,the prophylactic intake of vitamin D as a pharmacological preparation during the winter at latitudes above 35 degrees is beneficial.Vitamin D status is not only determined by exposure to UVB and limited sources in food,but small effects of polymorphisms in the genes for key proteins involved in vitamin D production and metabolism are also present.The half-life of 25(OH)D is affected by calcium intake.Fat tissue has a function as a reservoir for the parent vitamin D,which is released during the reductions in adiposity.Skeletal muscle might also be an important site of 25(OH)D sequestration,protecting this metabolite from degradation by the liver,because of what exercise is usually associated with better vitamin D status[2].
文摘The effect of incorporation of defatted flour from seeds of sweet orange on wheat flour bread quality was investigated.Seeds were removed from the fruits of sweet orange,sun dried,milled and defatted with ethanol.The defatted orange seed flour was incorporated into wheat flour at 5,10,and 15%.The chemical composition and physicochemical properties of the composite flours were assessed.The composite flours were used to prepare breads and the nutrients composition,antioxidant,physical and sensory qualities of the breads were determined.The water absorption,oil absorption,emulsifying and swelling capacities increased while foaming capacity and bulk density decreased with the addition of the defatted seed flour in the blends.The addition of defatted seed flour increased significantly(P<0.05)the ash(1.98%–3.05%),crude fiber(1.26%–2.98%)and carbohydrate(47.78%–55.90%)contents but decreased the moisture(23.59%–20.37%),crude fat(12.43%–8.98%)and protein(12.96%–8.72%)contents of the breads.The calcium,sodium,iron and zinc contents improved but phosphorus and potassium levels decreased with the incorporation of the defatted seed flour.The phenols,flavonoids,alkaloids,saponins,and carotenoids contents varied from 85.03–18.59 mg/100g,3.11–7.83 mg/100g,7.30–12.06 mg/100g,1.87–2.06 mg/100g,and 5.46–15.84 mg/100g,respectively.The loaf volume,specific volume and oven spring of breads decreased while loaf weight increased with the incorporation of defatted flour.The antioxidant activities of breads containing 15%defatted seed flour increased over that the 100%wheat bread.The ratings for the sensory attributes decreased with the addition of defatted seed flour in the breads.However,the ratings for the sensory qualities of breads containing 5 and 10%defatted seed flours did not differ significantly(P<0.05)from those of the 100%wheat bread.It is concluded that defatted flour from seeds of sweet orange fruits could be used to substitute 10%wheat flour in bread without adversely affecting the qualities of the breads.
基金I would like to thank Pratap Kumar Das sir for his constant help and guidance in writing this review article.I would also like to convey my thankfulness to all my departmental respected professors and monastic members of my college Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira,Belur Math.I want to thank University of Calcutta for all the help.Lastly,I would thank my batchmates for inspiring me in writing and my parents for their constant supports.
文摘Introduction Cancer,which is one of the leading causes of mortality all across the globe,is found to be highly influenced by one’s lifestyle and diet.With more studies that are being conducted by researchers,enough evidence is being accumulated over time that gives us a clear proposition on how the risk of getting a certain type of cancer increases when a particular food item is being consumed frequently.
文摘A healthy balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are very closely linked.Whichever the biological link is,it is overwhelming to understand.Modifications in how food is served,divided up,and supervised,such as the introduction of nutritional hygiene standards,food handling practices,and the entry of macro and micronutrients,have had a big impact on human health in the last few decades.Growing evidence indicates that our gut microbiota may affect our health in ways that are at least in part influenced by our diet and the ingredients used in the preparation of our food and drinks,as well as other factors.As a new problem,this one is getting a lot of attention,but it would be hard to figure out how the gut microbiota and nutrition molecules work together and how they work in certain situations.Genetic analysis,metagenomic characterization,configuration analysis of foodstuffs,and the shift to digital health information have provided massive amounts of data that might be useful in tackling this problem.Machine learning and deep learning methods will be employed extensively as part of this research in order to blend complicated data frames and extract crucial information that will be capable of exposing and grasping the incredibly delicate links that prevail between diet,gut microbiome,and overall wellbeing.Nutrition,well-being,and gut microorganisms are a few subjects covered in this field.It takes into account not only databases and high-speed technology,but also virtual machine problem-solving skills,intangible assets,and laws.This is how it works:Computer vision,data mining,and analytics are all discussed extensively in this study piece.We also point out limitations in existing methodologies and new situations that discovered in the context of current scientific knowledge in the decades to come.We also provide background on"bioinformatics"algorithms;recent developments may seem to herald a revolution in clinical research,pushing traditional techniques to the sidelines.Furthermore,their true potential rests in their ability to work in conjunction with,rather than as a substitute for,traditional research hypotheses and procedures.When new metadata propositions are made by focusing on easily understandable frameworks,they will always need to be rigorously validated and brought into question.Because of the huge datasets available,assumption analysis may be used to complement rather than a substitute for more conventional concept-driven scientific investigation.It is only by employing all of us that we will all increase the quality of evidence-based practice.
文摘Immunonutrition is an interdisciplinary field of research that unites knowledge and skills related to clinical nutrition,clinical immunology,infections and inflammation,injury and tissue damage[1].Immunonutrients are glutamine,arginine,taurine,leucine,cysteine,nucleotides,omega 3-polyunsatturated fatty acids(PUFA),vitamins and trace elements.Glutamine and omega 3 PUFA can modulate immune function towards a more balanced immune response,whilst vitamins and trace elements form an antioxidant defense system that protects the body and tissues from deleterious effects of free radicals in oxidative stress[2].Immunonutritionists also study the importance of gut microbiota,because of its bilateral connections to both the nervous and immune system[1].The importance and clinical relevance of immunonutrition is being studied widely in medicine,including in oncology,endocrinology,rheumatology,clinical immunology and allergology.Here,author summarizes available scientific literature on the importance of immunonutrition and its clinical relevance.
文摘Seafood,as a primary high-quality protein source,plays an increasingly vital role in diets around the world,while seafood allergy is a worldwide health problem that affects the quality of life and may even threaten lives.High hydrostatic pressure(HHP),a novel non-thermal processing technology,shows the unique potential in alleviating seafood allergenicity.This comment provides a brief introduction of potential of high hydrostatic pressure in reducing the allergenicity of seafood.
文摘The search for functional foods with health benefits has increased,and yogurt represents one of these products due to their properties,such as,source of probiotics that favour the gastrointestinal system,contains vitamins,minerals and improves the action of enzymes.Present work investigated bromatological,microbiological,sensorial properties and shelf-life of different yogurt goat milk formulations with Aloe vera and natural sweeteners.The goat yogurt with 99.40%A.vera pulp and 0.60%S.rebaudiana presented the best nutritional composition,being suitable for human consumption representing an innovative product with a great functional potential.The synergy between the ingredients used in the yogurt processing resulted in an innovative product to the market.Goat milk has a lower cost per liter in comparison with cow milk,Aloe vera is accessible due to its fast-vegetative propagation,Stevia Rebaudiana has a great popularity for being a natural sweetener with no calories,and all these products are produced in México.
文摘The use of natural antibacterial compounds in tcontroling and eliminating pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria and fungi has been extensively evaluated.Plant extracts have been studied in the past years as antibacterial agents in medicine,plant pathology,and canned food,and unlike antibiotics,they do not cause drug resistance in pathogens.BHA(Beta-hydroxy acid)is a synthetic antioxidant with good fat solubility.Most of the extracted materials have antifungal,antiviral,and antibacterial properties.Different mechanisms of these act on bacteria and prevent their growth and multiplying.Many plants’extraction has phenolic active groups in their structures.Due to the importance and antimicrobial effects of essential oil and basil extract,the present study was performed to investigate the effect of different concentrations of basil extract on the growth of two bacterial pathogens Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Also,the chemical composition of this plant extract and its antioxidant properties have been studied.The results of this study showed that basil extract,especially in 100 and 70%concentration,had antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus but it does not show sufficient antimicrobial effect against Escherichia coli in the same dose.Analysis of chemical compounds in the extraction of this plant showed a total of 15 chemical compounds,most of which are related to the compounds neofitidine with concentration(41.44%),dimethylamino pentane with concentration(14.81%)and cyclohexane with concentration(91.9%).We also compared the antioxidant properties of basil extract with BHA and showed a significant difference in comparison with the inhibition of DPPH(2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl)formation by the extract and the standard BHA,so that the inhibition of DPPH by the standard BHA sample was significantly higher than the BHA.But basil extract showed good antioxidant properties equivalent to 400 mg/mL in 800 mg/mL BHA.
文摘The incidence rate of breast cancer is the second highest of all cancers.Alterations to one's epigenome are among the most critical factors in breast cancer control.In breast cancer,nutrients can influence epigenetic pathways and homocysteine(Hcy)levels.Hcy has been related to cognitive decline,Alzheimer's disease,and cancer.Similar to how altered Hcy metabolism is strongly influenced by genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors,it is significantly linked to cancer.This review aims to discuss the relationship between the levels of Hcy in breast cancer and the effects of nutrients on epigenetic processes.Dietary interventions have the ability to control epigenetic processes,and the Hcy levels are associated with both epigenetic mechanisms and nutritional supplements in breast cancer.Certain nutrients have been discovered to have an impact on these processes.Altered Hcy metabolism is influenced by genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors and has a substantial link to the emergence of cancer.Nutrients,such as folic acid,vitamin B12 and many phytonutrients that have been found to affect the epigenetic processes in breast cancer may alter DNA methylation and histone modification,which in turn may affect how cancer cells behave.The review emphasizes the need for additional studies to fully comprehend nutrition's potential for the epigenetic mechanism and the relation between Hcy metabolism in breast cancer.
文摘The present study aimed to evaluate the hygiene practices and the quality of meat sold in butcheries in the city of Nampula,Mozambique.Of the twelve butcheries in the city,only seven participated in the study,which was divided into four categories:hygienic conditions of buildings and facilities,equipment,furniture and utensils,good handling practices for handlers,and microbiological quality of meat products.Results showed that most of the butcheries(71%)had poor hygiene conditions,such as walls with cracks and holes and lack of washbasins in the production area.In addition,the majority(71%)of butcheries used a reusable dirty cloth to clean equipment and utensils,and only 43%had a cold room or refrigerated chamber for meat conservation.Regarding personal hygiene,100%of the handlers washed and changed their clothes daily,but 71%did not properly wash their hands before handling food.Microbiological analysis revealed that 86%of the cutting tables swabs and 43%of the hand blades had E.coli counts above 4 Log,and the presence of Salmonella was observed in 71%of meat samples.Overall,the study highlights the need for improvement in hygiene practices and the quality of meat sold in butcheries in Nampula.
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31900861).
文摘Some metal elements,especially trace elements,have obvious nutritional and physiological functions on the human body,which can promote the growth and development of the body,regulate the function of the body and maintain the metabolism of the human body.Compared with the elements in the form of inorganic salts,metal chelating peptides are more easily absorbed by the human body.Metal chelating peptides efficiently provide various trace elements necessary for life activities,have antioxidant,antibacterial and other biological activities,and have broad application prospects in food,medicine,cosmetics and other fields.In this paper,the methods of preparation,separation and purification of metal chelating peptides from animals and plants were reviewed,the structure-activity relationship and antioxidant activity of metal chelating peptides were analyzed,and the development prospect of metal chelating peptides was prospected.
文摘Anxiety is the most common disorder nowadays.Anxiety can be acute or can be chronic.There are several scientific evidences that prove nutrition’s importance and role of different therapies in the treatment of anxiety.But very few people are familiar with the role of taking proper nutrition or a balanced diet in anxiety treatment.This article helps many people to know deeply about the therapies they can do at their home and the nutrition and food for healthy lives and controlling the mental disorder.This scoping review also helps to under the anxiety,symptoms,causes,prevalence in patient and how it should be treated with or without the use of medication.Long-term analysis of previous studies show more than 60,000 results with the use of Artificial intelligence which are totally different.So brief literature was studied and found that nutrition plays definitely a major role in treatment.Literature survey revealed the relation between a large intake of fruits,vegetables,omega 3,fatty acids,a ketogenic diet,calorie,magnesium,zinc,selenium,probiotics with low level of anxiety.Paper also revealed the association between higher anxiety levels with high intake of fat diet,sugar intake,carbohydrate,oily food.This paper helps you to understand the value of each therapy and nutrition for successive decreasing anxiety.This paper has main aim to describe the prevalence,causes,symptoms of anxiety so that it can help people to understand that what kind of anxiety is there which they are suffering from and what ways can be done to treat it naturally with the help of huge beneficial therapies,nutritional food,exercises and marketed medicines with advantages and disadvantages and by adding some herbal plants in their diet.
文摘Saffron(Crocus sativus)is a perennial herb that is primarily found in the Mediterranean region of Europe,western Asia,and the Kashmir region of India.The dried stigmas of the plant have been utilized as a spice,flavoring,and dyeing agent for over a millennium.The main constitutes of saffron stigma responsible for major pharmacological effects are considered to be carotenoids(crocins,crocetins)and monoterpenes(picrocrocin,safranal).
基金This work was supported in part by grants from National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3602102)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS)Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2021-1-I2M-050)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82170856)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M710456).
文摘Glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1),a signal peptide hormone produced by enteroendocrine L cells from the distal small intestine and colon,is a crucial regulator of glycemic control,gastric emptying,satiety,and body weight.Recent advancements in understanding the dietary modulation of GLP-1 through enteroendocrine L-cells have highlighted the potential of various nutrients in enhancing its endogenous secretion.This review summarizes the current knowledge on food-derived molecules,including macronutrients,polyphenols,other chemicals,and bacterial products,that can modulate GLP-1 production.It explores the efficacy and impact of various treatments and the involved signaling pathways,aiming to contribute to developing innovative strategies for enhancing endogenous GLP-1 release.
基金This work was financially assisted by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2021A1515010615,2022A1515012520)Special Fund for Science and Technology Innovation Strategy of Guangdong Province(2021S0052,2022DZXHT015,2023S003040,2023S002024,2022S035)Projects of Talents Recruitment of GDUPT(519030).
文摘Hispidin is a pyranone compound found in edible and medicinal mushrooms of the Phellinus and Inonotus genera.This investigation used fluorescence spectroscopy,UV absorption spectroscopy,and molecular docking to examine the interaction of hispidin with pepsin.The Stern-Volmer method was used to perform the fluorescence quenching measurements at different temperatures(298 K,303 K,and 310 K).According to the findings,hispidin induced a static quenching mechanism in pepsin that resulted in the creation of a hispidin-pepsin complex with binding constants(Ka)ranging from 9.56×10^(4) to 3.45×10^(5) L mol^(-1).The positive values ofΔH(84.6 kJ mol-1)andΔS(337.9 J mol^(-1) K^(-1))demonstrated that hydrophobic forces contributed to forming the hispidin-pepsin complex.The findings of UV-vis absorption,synchronous fluorescence,and 3D fluorescence spectraspectra demonstrated that hispidin altered the conformation and microenvironment of pepsin.According to the analysis of molecular docking,hispidin got into the pepsin's active cavity.The research clarifies the molecular mechanisms by which hispidin binds to pepsin and helps understand its possible biological activity in vivo.
文摘Background:Recently,ultra-processed foods(UPFs)have attracted considerable attention,leading to numerous studies worldwide.Scientometrics is currently gaining popularity among scientific communities,offering advantage of providing critical references to scholars of specific fields.Methods:This scientometric study aimed to analyze trends and hotspots of UPF research using English articles or reviews related to UPFs retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection on March 5,2023.Two independent researchers selected the identified records on titles,abstracts,and author’s keywords,and the data were analyzed using R-bibliometrix,CiteSpace,and VOSviewer.Results:A total of 1018 publications(901 articles and 117 reviews)published from 2010 to 2023 were included.The result showed a significant increase in UPF publications over the past decades.Brazil published the highest number of papers(n=473),with over half of the top 10 active institutions were located in Brazil.The University of São Paulo contributed the most publications(n=206)and the 10 most productive authors belonged to this institution,with Monteiro CA and Levy RB contributing the most publications.The main research foundations included the NOVA system,the definition of UPFs,the prevalence of UPFs,and the impact of UPFs on dietary quality and health status.The main research frontiers included topics such as“systematic review,”“NOVA food classification,”“COVID-19,”“diabetes,”“pregnancy,”“food addiction,”“warning labels,”“plant-based diet,”and“commercial determinants of health”.Conclusions:This study provided a comprehensive overview of development trends and research hotspots of global UPF studies.
文摘Zinc is an essential element that plays a crucial role in the chemistry and biochemistry of living organisms.It serves as a cofactor for numerous enzymes and transcription factors,contributing to DNA synthesis,protein synthesis and cellular metabolism.Additionally,zinc acts as a structural component of proteins and participates in cellular signaling pathways.The chemistry of zinc is determined by its electronic configuration,and it readily forms coordination complexes with various ligands.This review explores the diverse functions of zinc in the body,including its involvement in enzyme activity,immunity,neutrophil function,modulation of allergies,its relationship with COVID-19,antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,mental health,pregnancy and wound healing.Zinc has a history of use in traditional medicine systems,and its benefits and applications should be evaluated in the context of current scientific research and medical guidelines.Understanding the roles of zinc in these processes highlights its importance as an essential nutrient for overall health and provides insights into potential therapeutic applications.However,further advancement in understanding the biological function of zinc requires addressing certain limitations.These include overcoming methodological challenges,investigating tissue and cell-type specificity,understanding zinc interactions and redundancy,and employing integrated approaches,advanced imaging techniques,comparative studies,and systems biology approaches to gain a deeper understanding of zinc’s implications in health and disease.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers:3207150985)。
文摘To evaluate and predict the quality of carrots during logistics process in North China under extreme temperature conditions,quality indicator changes of carrots were investigated,and temperature-coupled quality prediction models were developed.Seven temperatures were selected from meteorological temperature data by cluster analysis to simulate the changes in extreme temperatures during the short-term transportation of carrots.No carrots rotted during the 48h storage period.Under both isothermal and nonisothermal conditions,weight loss andΔE increased while the firmness and sensory evaluation(SE)decreased.The RBFNN performed better than the Arrhenius model in predicting weight loss andΔE,with R^(2)>0.97,MSE<0.009 and relative errors within±18%.The results of the predictive confidence level and standardized residual indicated the good performance of the RBFNN model.The temperature-coupled prediction models of RBFNN were promising candidates for predicting the quality of vegetable products and therefore reducing economic loss of vegetable industry.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31570349).
文摘Intermittent fasting is a kind of diet that extends the fasting time every day or several days per week.It mainly includes time-limited eating,alternate day fasting and periodic fasting.Intermittent fasting triggers evolutionary indications and conserved cellular responses to protect and improve body status by triggering a"metabolic switch"from hepatogenic glucose to adipocyte-derived ketone bodies.Gut microbiota and circadian rhythms have also been linked to intermittent fasting.This article focuses on the research progress of intermittent fasting and neurodegenerative diseases in order to provide a theoretical basis for nutritional treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
基金This work was financially assisted by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101875)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M702458).
文摘The present study aimed to understand the effect of dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma(DBD-CP)technology on the antimicrobial chitosan deposition and the properties enhancement of polylactic acid(PLA)films.The results indicated that DBD-CP was an effective method for improving the adhesion and surface hydrophilicity of PLA,facilitating the deposition of chitosan coating.This modification was attributed to the increased surface roughness,as well as the presence of polar functional groups observed through atomic force microscopy,surface free energy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis.The study further revealed that both water resistance and mechanical properties were significantly improved after DBD-CP treatment,which was positively correlated with the amount of chitosan deposited on the PLA surfaces.Following comprehensive evaluation,the treatment at 75 W was determined as the optimal condition for enhancing the properties.Additionally,the modified film exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.Consequently,the DBD-CP technology could be a promising tool for better utilization of PLA-based materials in the antibacterial food packaging industry.
