Microencapsulation: A Prospective to Protect Probiotics
Probiotics are viable microorganisms widely used for their claimed beneficial effects on the host health. A wide number of researchers proved that the intake of probiotic bacteria has numerous health benefits which created a big market of probiotic foods worldwide. The biggest challenge in the development of these products is to maintain the viability of bacterial cells during the storage of the product as well as throughout the gastrointestinal tract transit after consumption, so that the claimed health benefits can be delivered to the consumer. Different approaches have been proposed for increasing the resistance of thes...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 15, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Gastric Dystemperament (Sue-mizaj) in Iranian Traditional Medicine
Conclusion: Iranian Traditional Medicine sources have mentioned the indicators of gastric dystemperament, which can be used for more effective diagnosis and treatment and even prevention of gastric diseases. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 15, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
A Review on Approaches of Edible Coating as Potential Packaging for Meat, Poultry and Seafood
The World population is increasing continuously and to fulfil the requirement of future generation food supply needs to be increased. Food availability and accessibility can be increased by increasing production, improving distribution, and reducing the losses. To achieve the goal of improving the quality of food products, the use of synthetic packaging films has increased and this has led to serious ecological problems due to their non-biodegradability. Amongst other alternatives to replace the use of synthetic packaging, the application of biodegradable films and coatings has shown promising results. The aim of this arti...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 15, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Foods: A Critical Review
Conclusion: Conclusively, taking into consideration the sources of PAHs generation, adequate process and quality control of the processed foods could be a veritable mean to reduce PAHs ingestion in foods. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 15, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Dietary Modifications in Fissure-in-ano: A Qualitative Study Based on Persian Medicine
Conclusion: An integrative approach is recommended employing both Persian and modern medicine for AF. There have been some evidence in this regard, however standardized clinical trials are required for future research. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 15, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Post-harvest Attributes of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo): A Mini Review on the Potential of Value Addition
Cucumis melo is a climacteric melon known for its peculiar musky aroma and sweet taste. It gained its popularity as thirst-quenching and refreshing fruit. Muskmelon is one of the commercially important fruit cultivated throughout the world in temperate, tropical and subtropical regions. The fruit shape may be round to oval, tan or straw coloured with netted peel. The flesh color may be white or orange. Muskmelon with yellow-orange coloured pulp with a network of intertwining green veins at the outside are highly preferred. Maturity stages of muskmelon are classified into 5 types and usually harvested at a maturity stage ca...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 15, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Dietary Carotenoids in Managing Metabolic Syndrome and Role of PPARs in the Process
Metabolic syndrome is a collective term that denotes disorder in metabolism, symptoms of which include hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and endothelial dysfunction. Diet is a major predisposing factor in the development of metabolic syndrome, and dietary intervention is necessary for both prevention and management. The bioactive constituents of food play a key role in this process. Micronutrients such as vitamins, carotenoids, amino acids, flavonoids, minerals, and aromatic pigment molecules found in fruits, vegetables, spices, and condiments are known to have beneficial effects in preventing and managing metab...
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Importance of Pharmacist in Oxaliplatin Hepatotoxicity Associated with Inadequate Nutritional Diet: Case Report
A 40 years old male with colorectal cancer, with an unbalanced hypercaloric diet, attempted, on his own initiative, to gain weight, without nutritional follow-up, during chemotherapy treatment with oxaliplatin protocols, without pharmaceutical guidance. When initiating the new protocol, with oxaliplatin/irinotecan combination therapy, he presented symptomatology suggestive of hepatic injury during the administration of oxaliplatin. When performing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the total abdomen, hepatic nodules were identified indicating lesions resulting from the chemotherapy treatment, and blood tests indicated Asparta...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
The Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Cardiac Enzymes After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Double-blind Randomized Control Trial
Background: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is associated with oxidative stress and tissue damage. Vitamin C, as an antioxidant agent, has an important role in attenuating the oxidative stress damage and might have cardio-protective effects after CABG. We aimed to evaluate the probable roles of vitamin C supplementation in cardiac biomarkers after CABG. Methods: In this randomized control trial, 122 patients undergoing CABG were randomly assigned to the intervention (n=54) and control group (n=68) and received vitamin C (2 g intravenously) or placebo, respectively. The surgical methods of the patients in the two groups...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Extract Affects Plasma Lipid Metabolism and Hepatic Macrophage Infiltration in Diabetic Rats
Conclusion: These data suggest that SE treatment may affect plasma lipid metabolism and chronic inflammation by upregulating phosphorylation of AMPK and ACC in diabetic rat livers. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Dietary Exposure of Heavy Metals, Minerals and Trace Elements through Cereals Commonly Consumed by Dhaka City Residents
Conclusion: As the main meal of average Bangladeshi people is boiled rice served with some vegetables, our findings indicate that the residents of Dhaka city are at risk from Pb and Cr contamination and their dietary need for some important minerals and trace elements is not fulfilled by cereals. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Determination of Phenolic Compounds’ Extraction Conditions from Pistacia palaestina Leaves at Two Different Stages of Maturity
Conclusion: Phenolic compounds could be extracted in a short time at a low temperature and could be used as natural antioxidant agents. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Evaluation of Health Promoting Minerals of A. squamosa L. Based Products
Conclusion: The results obtained suggest that these underutilized fruits could greatly add in the improvement of the nutrition of consumers and promote good human health. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Trial of Available Energy Evaluation of Highly Cross-linked Starch and Modified Cellulose Based on Breath H2 Excretion
Conclusion: The available energies were evaluated to be 0 kcal/g for HCPS-N and 1 kcal/g for MC in healthy humans. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - July 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
