Atherosclerosis, an inflammatory disorder of medium and large arteries and the underlying cause of myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accidents, is responsible for more global deaths than any other disease. Although reduction in mortality from atherosclerosis and its compl [....] » Read More
Although cheese was developed for the simple purpose of prolonging the shelf life of milk, different types of cheese have emerged over time, shaped by geographical, climate, cultural and economic factors. Artisan cheese is a good example of these, both because of its nutritious p [....] » Read More
Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) commonly known as Amla, is an important medicinal plant in the Ayurveda- an Indian traditional system of medicine. Gooseberries are nutritious, low-calorie fruits that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These are best enjoyed [....] » Read More
Introduction: Lymphatic system is the subject of lymphology and immunology research. The integration of sciences offers new approaches to solution the problem of ensuring endoecological safety of the organism and increasing non-specific resistance, especially in relation to senil [....] » Read More
Rice bran is a rich source of nutrients and nutraceuticals, which has bio-functional properties. Deoiled rice bran, a major byproduct of rice bran oil industry, is not yet efficiently utilized for human consumption due to its poor edible quality. Various physical processing metho [....] » Read More
Presently, the incidence of non-communicable diseases is increasingly growing with the number of diabetic people expected to increase from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030. This is the key cause of morbidity and mortality all around the globe because it can lead to comp [....] » Read More
The high demand for healthy food in recent years led to an increasing need for highly bioactive plant materials. One simple method to improve the nutritional properties of plants could be the treatment of plants of known bioactive potential (acceptor) with extracts of different p [....] » Read More
Obesity is a global health problem, currently regarded as a major source of co-morbidities, with dramatic complications impacting on life expectancy. Several studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between obesity and increased risk of developing cardiovascular (CV) diseas [....] » Read More
Current milk production of India is ~ 209 MT (23% of global production) and half of it is consumed at producer’s door. Traditionally, milk is boiled, cooled, fermented and churned to recover the milk fat by farmers which generate sour buttermilk as a by-product in huge quan [....] » Read More
The mandate of current study was to compare the different extraction solvents for their extraction yield of prickly pear peel and fruit. Purposely, water, ethanol, and methanol were used by adopting conventional solvent extraction for comparison. The variables targeted for the ex [....] » Read More
The climacteric period includes premenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal periods and is a period of life in which the woman's reproductive ability to reproductive age has ended. Night sweats, hot flashes and sleep problems, psychological problems (anxiety, depression, res [....] » Read More
Honey is defined as the natural sweet substance produced by the honey bee (Apis melliferaL.) from the nectar of plants, the secretions of living parts or the secretions of sucking insects living in the living parts of plants. The predominant compounds found in honey are carbohydr [....] » Read More
Introduction: Nutrition targets for eradicating malnutrition is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. Arab States are struggling to achieve SDGs, Islamic teachings are needed to guide implementation. Aim: To analyze how SDG indic [....] » Read More
Heavy metals can constitute a critical risk to freshwater fauna via exposure, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification processes. The results confirmed that heavy metals in the water, sediments, and tissues of crayfish were considerably higher in El-Rahawy sites in comparison to El- [....] » Read More
Optimal nutritional status is of high importance for the proper functioning of the immune system and can be achieved by adequate intake of macronutrients and micronutrients. In order for the immune response to be adequate in eliminating pathogens, but also in preventing and fight [....] » Read More
Background and Objectives: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. It will probably become the third leading cause of death in the world by the year 2023. Despite extensive research, successful treatment for TBI h [....] » Read More
Statement of the Problem: Sustainable provision of food available and access to all sections of a society and continuous monitoring of food security from farm to fork is one of the main responsibilities of governments to ensure the security of the individual, family and society a [....] » Read More
Background: Although several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have supported the beneficial effects of higher meal frequency (MF) on cardiometabolic risk factors, the putative effects of higher MF on health remain inconclusive. This study systematically reviewed the evidence f [....] » Read More
The aim of this work was to optimise the extraction parameters for phenolic compounds from potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) peels (PP) using response surface methodology (RSM). A central composite design (CCD) was used to establish the impacts of ethanol concentration (%), extr [....] » Read More
Across generations, music as a form of healing has been modified throughout the world. By pulling in a social energetic flow for emotional expression, it can provide more accessibility and sustainability in recovery programming. Traditional music therapy is described as “th [....] » Read More
Title : Critical issues of FOP nutrition labelling developing and implementing systems
Vintila Luliana, University ”Dunarea de Jos” Galati, Romania
In the current global food market, consistent and equivalent food standards and fair food labelling are necessary to be harmonised for correct assessing the food nutritional profile in the benefit of the final consumer, for transparent and tailored food formulation and fair inter [....] » Read More
Title : Are we really what we eat? Molecular genetic aspects
Sena Ardicli, Bursa Uludag University, Turkey
Recently, it is very well known that good nutrition is essential for a healthy life. In this context, new nutritional supplements and extracts from different sources are introduced to the market. Scientific studies supported by in vitro and in vivo experimental designs are carrie [....] » Read More
Title : Sustained growth in horticulture in India substantially improved nutritional requirement of its population
Thakur Bahadur Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India
Indian green revolution in early seventies of the last century made India not only a self sufficient nation in food grains but also enabled it to export to other countries. But soon after realization started that in the interest of maximizing food grain production we have over st [....] » Read More
Title : SREBPs in the control of intestinal homeostasis and tumorigenesis
Luke Engelking, UT Southwestern Medical Center, United States
Lipids are key regulators of the growth and differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells, including intestinal stem cells (ISC). High-fat diets and obesity are serious risk factors for gastrointestinal cancers in humans. Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs) are t [....] » Read More
Title : The potential of household fruit and vegetable production to improve diets and promote health in the UK
Boglarka Zilla Gulyas, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables (FV) is recognised as one of the most effective ways to protect against malnutrition and lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and various cancers, the main causes of death worldwide. Average FV intakes in t [....] » Read More
Title : Household food security status is associated with central obesity in early adolescent girls
A D D C Athauda, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
Worldwide epidemic of overnutrition among adolescents is rising steeply. In Sri Lankan context, the highest prevalence of overnutrition was reported in 11-13 year adolescents in city of Colombo with co-existence of high rate of undernutrition. Studies conducted to find out the as [....] » Read More
Title : Understanding chloroplast biogenesis/plastid development in tomato shoot apical meristem (SAM) through transcriptomics/NGS
Vijay Kumar Dalal, Deemed University, India
Chloroplast biogenesis was studied in the shoot apical meristem (SAM) of tomato by sequencing mRNA from samples isolated through laser microdissection. Intrinsic Chl fluorescence was used as a guide to isolate cells in different developmental stages of chloroplast, through Laser [....] » Read More
Title : Improvement in functionality of buffalo milk protein concentrate 60
Ganga Sahay Meena, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
Milk protein concentrate (MPC) is a dairy based, protein powder. It contains casein and whey proteins in the similar ratio as present in milk. Buffalo milk naturally contain higher amount of casein and calcium compared to bovine milk and the same production of MPC from buffalo mi [....] » Read More
Title : Microbial analysis of selected ready-to-eat foods prepared and sold in restaurants within kaura-namoda metropolis, Nigeria
Sirajo Mohammed Funtua, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria
The aim of this study is to investigate the microbial load and safety of RTE foods sold within the restaurants of Kaura-Namoda Metropolis, Zamfara state, Nigeria. In this study results showed the total viable counts of samples of RTE foods that were sampled immediately after prep [....] » Read More
Title : The effects of flaxseed supplementation on metabolic syndrome parameters, insulin ulcerative colitis patients
Nava Morhedzadeh, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of flaxseed supplementation in the management of metabolic syndrome (MetS)-related parameters among the patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC). A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 70 patients wit [....] » Read More
Title : Development and validation of two robust simple chromatographic methods for estimation of tomatoes specific pesticides’ residues for safety monitoring prior to food processing line and evaluation of local samples
Amira M Hegazy, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
Plant infestation by pets is one of the worst effects of bacteria and fungi on human food. Plants as a primary food resource are critical for human muscle building and mental health. Many farmers worldwide misuse the pesticides’ mixtures to keep crops, fruits, and vegetable [....] » Read More
Title : Role of Vitamin D in Depression in older adults
Gilciane Ceolin, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
This presentation will focus in discuss the possible role of vitamin D in depression, bringing data summarized from studies with older adults. The Life expectancy is increasing, as the prevalence of both depression and deficiency levels of vitamin D. Further, the aged people are [....] » Read More
Title : Glucosinolates from Lepidium peruvianum as potential antiamnestic drugs
Dominik Tarabasz, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Lepidium peruvianum (maca) (Brassicaceae) is a naturally occurring plant mainly in the high Andes of Peru. In recent years, it has been intensively researched in terms of its influence on various diseases and towards health improvement. Alzheimer's disease is an incurable dis [....] » Read More
Title : Cow’s temperament - A trait closely related to dairy productivity
Neamt Radu Ionel, Research and Development Station for Bovine Arad, Romania
The main goal of the current study was to establish a possible link between dual–purpose cows’ reactivity and milk-related traits. In addition, the study intended to examine changes in herd structure based on cow temperament over successive years as a result of breedi [....] » Read More
Title : Correlations of fatty acids profiles in erythrocyte phospholipids and estimated desaturases activities with cadiometabolic risk indicators in non-diabetic women
Ivana Sarac, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Introduction: The profile of fatty acids in erythrocyte membranes and estimated activities of desaturases can be altered in metabolic syndrome and obesity. The aim of study: To correlate anthropometric and biochemical parameters of metabolic risk with fatty acids composition i [....] » Read More