An Overview of Nanoformulated Nutraceuticals and Their Therapeutic Approaches
Conclusion: The current review highlights an overview of various nanoformulated nutraceuticals and their approach towards the treatment of multiple diseases. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - March 22, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Need for Nutritious Convenience Foods for the Elderly Population: A Review
Worldwide, the population of elderly persons is rising at a very fast rate. Elderly people have difficulties in performing day to day activities as the aging process deteriorates the normal functioning of their body. There is risk of inadequate nutrition because of difficulties in shopping for food, cooking a meal, chewing and putting food in mouth. Vision loss makes cooking, and even eating, more difficult. Some elderly people live alone or with their spouses. Cooking for one or two persons/s is not very stimulating. These changes have a great role to play in changing the eating habits of the elderly which may affect thei...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - March 22, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Role of Gut Microbiota in Human Health and Diseases
Every human body has a gut microbiome, which is a complex collection of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts. The composition of the gut flora changes over time, when diet changes, overall health changes. Intestinal flora hosts more amounts of the microbes when compared to stomach flora as it is less vulnerable to the acidity of the gastric mucosa. Intestinal flora plays a major role in balancing the immune function as well as metabolic homeostasis, regulating inflammation, increasing mineral bioavailability, synthesizing neurotransmitters, regulating appetite and blood sugar and protecting against pathogens. D...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - March 22, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Therapeutic Potential and Pharmaceutical Applications of Cucurbita
Conclusion: It can be concluded from the findings that Cucurbita has significant therapeutic potential, clinical effects and can be used to treat various diseases. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - March 22, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Vitamins and Cognition: A Nutrigenomics Perspective
The rise in the prevalence of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental cognitive disorders combined with a lack of efficient therapeutic strategies has necessitated the need to develop alternate approaches. Dietary supplements are now being considered as a complementary and alternative medicine for cognitive impairments. Considerable evidence suggests the role of vitamins in modulating the genetic and epigenetic factors implicated in neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. In this review, we provide an overview of the implications of nutrigenomics with reference to vitamins that are suggested ...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - March 22, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
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Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - March 22, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Hungry Rice-based Biscuits: Effects on Some Biochemical Indices of Alloxan- induced Diabetic Adult Male Wistar Rats
Conclusion: The hungry rice-based-biscuits exhibited hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic potentials with desirable effect on liver biomarkers and serum proteins; and may be good for diabetes and weight management. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Evaluation of α-amylase Inhibition and Cytotoxic Activities of the Arachis hypogaea and Cinnamomum tamala
Conclusion: The result of the present work clearly indicates the potentiality of peanut seed ethanol extract to be used in the management of hyperglycemia as it significantly inhibits α-amylase activity while showing less cytotoxic activities. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Study of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adolescents: Association between Intake of Vitamins A and E and Lipid Profile
Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of inadequate intake of vitamins A and E among Brazilian adolescents and data suggesting associations between low intake of these micronutrients and changes in plasma lipoprotein concentrations in this public. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Extraction of Bioactive Proteins from Seeds (Corn, Sorghum, and Sunflower) and Sunflower Byproduct: Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Antioxidant Properties
Conclusion: The protein extracts and the hydrolyzed proteins exhibited high antioxidant activity, demonstrating great potential for use as natural antioxidants in food systems. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Traditional Use, Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activity of Salvadora persica: A Review
Salvadora persica L., also known as Miswak, Peelu and Arak, is used traditionally as a source of food, cosmetics, fuel and medicine. The most common traditional use of Salvadora persica sticks is tooth cleaning. Other traditional uses of Salvadora persica are in diabetes, arthritis, constipation, fever, cold, malaria, viral infection, gonorrhea, worms, antidotes, stimulators, laxatives and various veterinary problems, such as poor milk production, abdominal disorder, diarrhea, etc. Now traditional uses of Salvadora persica have been scientifically proved in modern research. Various pharmacological activities of Salvadora p...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Importance of Iron Absorption in Human Health: An Overview
Iron is one of the essential elements required for human health, as it plays a vital role in a number of metabolic, growth, and developmental processes, including erythropoiesis, DNA synthesis, electron transport, and others. Iron deficiency is a concern in both developing and developed (industrialized) countries, and, in particular, young women are highly vulnerable. This review investigates the dietary and genetic determinants of iron metabolism in the human body and a possible solution to combat iron deficiency by exploring various targets. Hence, this review mainly focuses on the assessment of dietary and genetic facto...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Fatty Acids Recommendations: Controversies and Updates
Conclusion: Higher dietary intakes of saturated fatty acids are associated with an increased coronary heart disease risk. Recent scientific evidence highlights the importance of replacing total saturated fat with more healthy alternatives including polyunsaturated fatty acids, monosaturated fatty acids, and high-quality carbohydrates which is consistent with the latest recommendations of the updated guidelines. (Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science)
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
The Potential Applications of Moringa oleifera Leaves in Functional Herbal Beverages: A Review of its Nutritional, Medicinal, and Toxicity Profiles
In recent times, Moringa oleifera Lam. has become one of the most sought after therapeutic cure-all plants in tropical and subtropical zones, including Jamaica. Anecdotally, the most popular choice of Moringa consumption locally is in the form of functional herbal beverages, such as teas and juices, prepared from the leaves of the plant. However, there is little or no scientific evidence to validate the efficacy and or safety of such beverages. An extensive search of scientific literature published over the last decade (2010-2020) related to the nutritional, medicinal, and toxicological profiles of Moringa oleifera was, th...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
The Nutraceuticals and White Adipose Tissue in Browning Process
Obesity has become a prominent epidemic disease since its worldwide prevalence has shown a continuous rise over the past few decades. The primary aim of obesity treatment is to effectively reduce the intake of energy, while simultaneously increasing energy expenditure. Increasing thermogenesis is one of the methods to increase energy expenditure. Thermogenesis, which primarily occurs in brown adipose tissue, can also be produced by beige adipose tissue, through a process known as browning. The browning process has recently been attracting a great deal of attention as a potential anti-obesity agent. Many well-researched ind...
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - February 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
