Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 2055: Valorisation of Agri-Food Waste for Bioactive Compounds: Recent Trends and Future Sustainable Challenges
Mahanta
Bishnoi
Worldwide, a massive amount of agriculture and food waste is a major threat to the environment, the economy and public health. However, these wastes are important sources of phytochemicals (bioactive), such as polyphenols, carotenoids, carnitine, coenzymes, essential oils and tocopherols, which have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic properties. Hence, it represents a promising opportunity for the food, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, energy and pharmaceutical industries to develop cost effective strategies. The value of agri-food wastes has been extracted from various valuable bioac...
Source: Molecules - April 29, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yadav Malik Moore Kamboj Malik Malik Arya Singh Mahanta Bishnoi Tags: Review Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 2044: Determination of the Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices in Selected Infant Formulas
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The quality of fat in infant milk is determined by the fatty acid profile and selected indices describing nutritional value. The aim of this study was to analyze the fatty acid profile and lipid quality indices of infant formulas and compare these data with breast milk. The study material included seven types of cow’s milk-based follow-on infant formulas and samples of mature breast milk. The determination of fatty acids was performed using the gas chromatography (GC) technique. Lipid quality indices were calculated based on the relevant equations. Infant formulas contained more medium-chain fatty acid...
Source: Molecules - April 29, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Aleksandra Purkiewicz Renata Pietrzak-Fie ćko Tags: Article Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 2045: Comprehensive Analysis of Physicochemical Properties and Volatile Compounds in Different Strawberry Wines under Various Pre-Treatments
Jiechao Liu
Pre-fermentation treatment has an important impact on the color, aroma, taste, and other characteristics of fruit wine. To discover suitable pre-treatment techniques and conditions that yield strawberry wine of excellent quality, the influences of juice fermentation, pulp maceration, thermovinification, and enzymatic hydrolysis pre-treatments on the basic chemical composition, color, antioxidant capacity, and volatile organic compounds in strawberry wines were investigated. The results showed that the color, antioxidant properties, and volatile aroma of strawberry wines fermented with juice were different...
Source: Molecules - April 29, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Zhenzhen Lv Hui Liu Wenbo Yang Qiang Zhang Dalei Chen Zhonggao Jiao Jiechao Liu Tags: Article Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 2050: Application of Deferoxamine in Tissue Regeneration Attributed to Promoted Angiogenesis
Ran Zhang
Deferoxamine, an iron chelator used to treat diseases caused by excess iron, has had a Food and Drug Administration-approved status for many years. A large number of studies have confirmed that deferoxamine can reduce inflammatory response and promote angiogenesis. Blood vessels play a crucial role in sustaining vital life by facilitating the delivery of immune cells, oxygen, and nutrients, as well as eliminating waste products generated during cellular metabolism. Dysfunction in blood vessels may contribute significantly to the development of life-threatening diseases. Anti-angiogenesis therapy and pro-ang...
Source: Molecules - April 29, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Haijun Shen Yane Ma Yi Qiao Chun Zhang Jialing Chen Ran Zhang Tags: Review Source Type: research
A prospective study of dietary patterns and the incidence of endometriosis diagnosis
Although endometriosis is a common condition —affecting ∼10% of premenopausal individuals—its etiology is unknown. Diet receives large patient attention, but studies of the role of diet are limited. Examining dietary patterns is essential to provide new insight. (Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Marcelle M. DOUGAN, Sable FEST, Kara CUSHING-HAUGEN, Leslie V. FARLAND, Jorge CHAVARRO, Holly R. HARRIS, Stacey A. MISSMER Tags: Original Research: Gynecology Source Type: research
Distribution of Urinary Trace Element Exposure and Dietary Sources in Women Over 50 in an Agricultural Region- A community-based KoGES cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Our study underscores the significant gap in understanding urinary concentrations of trace elements in women aged over 50. With higher concentrations of certain elements compared to previous studies and significant correlations between age, smoking, and specific food sources, it is imperative to address this gap through targeted dietary source-specific risk management.PMID:38679278 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118973 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - April 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nam H Cho Sohyeon Choi Min Joo Kim Young Joo Park Aram Lee Min Kyong Moon Gowoon Lee Inae Lee Kyungho Choi Joon-Hyop Lee Jeongim Park Source Type: research
Prenatal diethylhexylphthalate exposure disturbs adult Leydig cell function via epigenetic downregulation of METTL4 expression in male rats
In conclusion, prenatal DEHP exposure reduces testosterone by downregulating CYP11A1 and HSD3B2 via m6A epigenetic regulation and induction of autophagy protection in adult Leydig cells as a response to DEHP exposure.PMID:38678792 | DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116391 (Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety)
Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - April 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Qiqi Zhu Shanshan Zhu Qiyao Li Chunnan Hu Chengshuang Pan Huitao Li Yang Zhu Xiaoheng Li Yunbing Tang Ren-Shan Ge Source Type: research
A systematic review on garbage enzymes and their applications in environmental processes
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2024 Apr 27;277:116369. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116369. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUnderstanding the new insight on conversion of organic waste into value-added products can improve the environmental activities driven by microorganisms and return the nutrients to environment and earth. Here, we comprehensively review the available knowledge on application of garbage enzyme (GE) for different environmental activities including waste activated sludge, composting process, landfill leachate treatment, soil remediation and wastewater treatment with special focus on their efficiency. To identify pee...
Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - April 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hasan Pasalari Arash Moosavi Majid Kermani Roya Sharifi Mahdi Farzadkia Source Type: research
I'll Have What She's Having (But Not What They're Having): The Moderating Role of Group Membership in the Effect of Social Norms on Food Choice in an Online Environment
Appetite. 2024 Apr 26:107374. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107374. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe modern food-rich environment has contributed to the rise of unhealthy diets linked to noncommunicable diseases. Previous in-person research has found that the effect of social norms on food intake is greater when set by a perceived in-group member relative to an out-group member. Given recent increased social media use, we investigated whether this effect of group membership extends to food choices and to normative information presented remotely online. Participants (N = 179 female university students, 18-32 years) viewed a Fa...
Source: Appetite - April 28, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Juliana Marie Gleaves Eva Kemps Ivanka Prichard Marika Tiggemann Source Type: research
Strategies for the prevention and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes. Models of care
Aten Primaria. 2024 Apr 27;56(9):102947. doi: 10.1016/j.aprim.2024.102947. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiabetes is a highly prevalent, chronic disease that over time generates potentially serious complications. In the treatment of diabetes, the use of drugs that have shown significant benefits is important, but, in addition, the use of non-pharmacological interventions is essential, which constitute an efficient and effective way to reduce the appearance of diabetes itself and the complications of the disease. These interventions, which are described here, include health education, aimed at incorporating a healthier life...
Source: Atencion Primaria - April 28, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Manuel Antonio Botana L ópez Source Type: research
A shift to a standard diet after exposure to a high-fat, high-sucrose diet from gestation to weaning restores brain metabolism and behavioral flexibility in adult rats
In conclusion, switching from an HFS diet to a balanced diet after weaning would have beneficial effects on behavioral flexibility and brain metabolism, without significant sex differences.PMID:38679144 | DOI:10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115020 (Source: Behavioural Brain Research)
Source: Behavioural Brain Research - April 28, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Sa úl Sal-Sarria Isabel L ópez-Taboada H éctor González-Pardo N élida M Conejo Source Type: research
A shift to a standard diet after exposure to a high-fat, high-sucrose diet from gestation to weaning restores brain metabolism and behavioral flexibility in adult rats
In conclusion, switching from an HFS diet to a balanced diet after weaning would have beneficial effects on behavioral flexibility and brain metabolism, without significant sex differences.PMID:38679144 | DOI:10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115020 (Source: Brain Research)
Source: Brain Research - April 28, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Sa úl Sal-Sarria Isabel L ópez-Taboada H éctor González-Pardo N élida M Conejo Source Type: research
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids play a protective role in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease by increasing intestinal inducible Treg cells
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2024 Apr 28;70(4):107-112. doi: 10.14715/cmb/2024.70.4.17.ABSTRACTParkinson's disease (PD) is defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease in middle-aged and elderly people. The therapeutic effect of ω-3 PUFAs in several neurodegenerative diseases has been well recognized. Nevertheless, whether nutrition supplementing ω-3 PUFAs exerts a neuroprotective role in PD remains elusive. Bioinformatics revealed 2D chemical structural formula of three components. Mice received indicated treatment with saline, MPTP or ω-3 PUFAs according to grouping. Behavioral function of mice was measured t...
Source: Cellular and Molecular Biology - April 28, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Yezi Xia Yinwei Zhang Ying Li Xiaojing Li Yaling Wu Qi Yao Source Type: research
Development and validation of a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy: the NUTLY project
Appetite. 2024 Apr 26:107377. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107377. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMost instruments measuring nutrition literacy evaluate theoretical knowledge, not necessarily reflecting skills relevant to food choices. We aimed to develop and validate a photograph-based instrument to assess nutrition literacy (NUTLY) among adults in Portugal. NUTLY assesses the ability to distinguish foods with different nutritional profiles; from each of several combinations of three photographs (two foods with similar contents and one with higher content) participants are asked to identify the food with the highest energy/so...
Source: Appetite - April 28, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sofia Sousa Gabriela Albuquerque Milton Severo Ana Rute Costa Pedro Moreira Nuno Lunet Patr ícia Padrão Source Type: research
Parent Feeding Practices in Infants and Toddlers Referred to a Hospital-Based Feeding Program in the United States
Appetite. 2024 Apr 26:107375. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107375. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWhile considerable research exists on parent feeding practices for infants and toddlers, past research has not focused on children with feeding problems. The goal of this study was to identify parent feeding practices in a sample of infants (n = 178) and toddlers (n = 221) referred to a hospital-based feeding clinic and then examine how these parent feeding practices were correlated with specific feeding problems. Parents completed surveys to report child demographics, feeding problems, and use of 54 feeding practices. Forty-eight...
Source: Appetite - April 28, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Keith Williams Helen M Hendy Laura J Seiverling Whitney Adams Katherine Riegel Nisha Randawa Source Type: research
