Associations between attitudes towards and reported intakes of sugars, low/no-calorie sweeteners, and sweet-tasting foods in a UK sample
Appetite. 2023 Dec 17:107169. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107169. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPublic health initiatives are currently aiming to lower free sugar intakes for health benefits, but attitudes towards sugars, their alternatives such as low/no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS), and towards sweet-tasting foods may be hampering efforts. This work investigated associations between attitudes towards and the reported intakes of sugars, LNCS and sweet-tasting foods, and identified latent attitude profiles in subpopulations of adults in the United Kingdom. A total of 581 adults completed a questionnaire assessing their usual in...
Source: Appetite - December 19, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Claudia S Tang Monica Mars Janet James Katherine M Appleton Source Type: research
Associations between attitudes towards and reported intakes of sugars, low/no-calorie sweeteners, and sweet-tasting foods in a UK sample
Appetite. 2023 Dec 17:107169. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107169. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPublic health initiatives are currently aiming to lower free sugar intakes for health benefits, but attitudes towards sugars, their alternatives such as low/no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS), and towards sweet-tasting foods may be hampering efforts. This work investigated associations between attitudes towards and the reported intakes of sugars, LNCS and sweet-tasting foods, and identified latent attitude profiles in subpopulations of adults in the United Kingdom. A total of 581 adults completed a questionnaire assessing their usual in...
Source: Appetite - December 19, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Claudia S Tang Monica Mars Janet James Katherine M Appleton Source Type: research
Gene cloning, expression, and characterization of two endo-xylanases from Bacillus velezensis and Streptomyces rochei, and their application in xylooligosaccharide production
In this study, two endo-xylanases were obtained from Streptomyces rochei and Bacillus velezensis. SrocXyn10 showed the highest identity of 77.22%, with a reported endo-xylanase. The optimum reaction temperature and pH of rSrocXyn10-Ec were pH 7.0 and 60°C, with remarkable stability at 45°C or pHs ranging from 4.5 to 11.0. rBvelXyn11-Ec was most active at pH 6.0 and 50°C, and was stable at 35°C or pH 3.5 to 10.5. Both rSrocXyn10-Ec and rBvelXyn11-Ec showed specific enzyme activities on wheat arabinoxylan (685.83 ± 13.82 and 2809.89 ± 21.26 U/mg, respectively), with no enzyme activity on non-xylan substrates....
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - December 19, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Stevioside Ameliorates Prenatal Obesity Induced Postpartum Depression: The Potential Role of Gut Barrier Homeostasis
ConclusionStevioside is capable to prevent prenatal obesity-induced cognitive and mood disorders by restoring intestinal barrier damage and inhibiting inflammation. (Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research)
Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research - December 16, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Jin Ye,
Renjie Shi,
Hua Fan,
Danna Wang,
Chunxia Xiao,
Tianyingzi Yang,
Peng Ye,
Bing Xia,
Beita Zhao,
Yutang Wang,
Xuebo Liu Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Investigating the use and awareness of artificial sweeteners among diabetic patients in Bangladesh
ConclusionsThe findings from this study demonstrate that there is a need to increase the awareness of artificial sweetener use in diabetic patients in Bangladesh. Combined with a more robust understanding of the health impact of artificial sweeteners, these findings suggest that there is potential to improve outcomes for diabetic patients by improving this awareness. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - December 13, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Aparna Shil Source Type: research
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Liver Disease
To the Editor A recent study investigated associations between sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages and risk of chronic liver disease and liver cancer in women. Compared with intake of 3 or fewer sugar-sweetened beverages per month, individuals who consumed 1 or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day had a significantly higher risk of developing liver cancer. The same association for artificial sweeteners did not show statistical significance, although the hazard ratio was 1.17. The World Health Organization recently identified artificial sweeteners as possible carcinogens in high dosage, although this is s...
Source: JAMA - December 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Palatability Evaluation of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim with Sweetener Using the Two-Bottle Choice Test
In this study, a new two-bottle choice test was performed in rats to evaluate bitterness masking and determine the drug-to-sweetener ratio that significantly improves palatability. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim were used as model bitter drugs, and sucralose was used as sweetener. The addition of sucralose and trimethoprim at a 0.13 : 1 ratio resulted in the greatest improvement in preference. This method is a useful new technique for evaluating the palatability of drug formulations.PMID:38044143 | DOI:10.1248/cpb.c23-00428 (Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin)
Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - December 3, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Haruka Shinotsuka Naoya Mizutani Shohei Aikawa Go Kimura Source Type: research
Relative validity of habitual sugar and low/no-calorie sweetener consumption assessed by FFQ, multiple 24-h dietary recalls and urinary biomarkers: an observational study within the SWEET project
CONCLUSIONS: The validity of the FFQ against 24hRs for the assessment of sugars and LNCSB ranged from moderate to good. Comparing self-reports and urine excretions showed moderate agreement, but highlighted an important underestimation of LNCS exposure using the self-reports.PMID:38043866 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.019 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - December 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marion E C Buso Hendriek C Boshuizen Novita D Naomi Walid Maho Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin Michiel G J Balvers Jeanne H M de Vries Joanne A Harrold Jason C G Halford Anne Raben Edith J M Feskens Elske M Brouwer-Brolsma Source Type: research
Relative validity of habitual sugar and low/no-calorie sweetener consumption assessed by FFQ, multiple 24-h dietary recalls and urinary biomarkers: an observational study within the SWEET project
CONCLUSIONS: The validity of the FFQ against 24hRs for the assessment of sugars and LNCSB ranged from moderate to good. Comparing self-reports and urine excretions showed moderate agreement, but highlighted an important underestimation of LNCS exposure using the self-reports.PMID:38043866 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.019 (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Source: Am J Clin Nutr - December 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marion E C Buso Hendriek C Boshuizen Novita D Naomi Walid Maho Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin Michiel G J Balvers Jeanne H M de Vries Joanne A Harrold Jason C G Halford Anne Raben Edith J M Feskens Elske M Brouwer-Brolsma Source Type: research
Palatability Evaluation of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim with Sweetener Using the Two-Bottle Choice Test
In this study, a new two-bottle choice test was performed in rats to evaluate bitterness masking and determine the drug-to-sweetener ratio that significantly improves palatability. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim were used as model bitter drugs, and sucralose was used as sweetener. The addition of sucralose and trimethoprim at a 0.13 : 1 ratio resulted in the greatest improvement in preference. This method is a useful new technique for evaluating the palatability of drug formulations.PMID:38044143 | DOI:10.1248/cpb.c23-00428 (Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin)
Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - December 3, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Haruka Shinotsuka Naoya Mizutani Shohei Aikawa Go Kimura Source Type: research
Relative validity of habitual sugar and low/no-calorie sweetener consumption assessed by FFQ, multiple 24-h dietary recalls and urinary biomarkers: an observational study within the SWEET project
CONCLUSIONS: The validity of the FFQ against 24hRs for the assessment of sugars and LNCSB ranged from moderate to good. Comparing self-reports and urine excretions showed moderate agreement, but highlighted an important underestimation of LNCS exposure using the self-reports.PMID:38043866 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.019 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - December 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marion E C Buso Hendriek C Boshuizen Novita D Naomi Walid Maho Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin Michiel G J Balvers Jeanne H M de Vries Joanne A Harrold Jason C G Halford Anne Raben Edith J M Feskens Elske M Brouwer-Brolsma Source Type: research
Relative validity of habitual sugar and low/no-calorie sweetener consumption assessed by FFQ, multiple 24-h dietary recalls and urinary biomarkers: an observational study within the SWEET project
CONCLUSIONS: The validity of the FFQ against 24hRs for the assessment of sugars and LNCSB ranged from moderate to good. Comparing self-reports and urine excretions showed moderate agreement, but highlighted an important underestimation of LNCS exposure using the self-reports.PMID:38043866 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.019 (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Source: Am J Clin Nutr - December 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marion E C Buso Hendriek C Boshuizen Novita D Naomi Walid Maho Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin Michiel G J Balvers Jeanne H M de Vries Joanne A Harrold Jason C G Halford Anne Raben Edith J M Feskens Elske M Brouwer-Brolsma Source Type: research
Palatability Evaluation of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim with Sweetener Using the Two-Bottle Choice Test
In this study, a new two-bottle choice test was performed in rats to evaluate bitterness masking and determine the drug-to-sweetener ratio that significantly improves palatability. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim were used as model bitter drugs, and sucralose was used as sweetener. The addition of sucralose and trimethoprim at a 0.13 : 1 ratio resulted in the greatest improvement in preference. This method is a useful new technique for evaluating the palatability of drug formulations.PMID:38044143 | DOI:10.1248/cpb.c23-00428 (Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin)
Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - December 3, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Haruka Shinotsuka Naoya Mizutani Shohei Aikawa Go Kimura Source Type: research
Relative validity of habitual sugar and low/no-calorie sweetener consumption assessed by FFQ, multiple 24-h dietary recalls and urinary biomarkers: an observational study within the SWEET project
CONCLUSIONS: The validity of the FFQ against 24hRs for the assessment of sugars and LNCSB ranged from moderate to good. Comparing self-reports and urine excretions showed moderate agreement, but highlighted an important underestimation of LNCS exposure using the self-reports.PMID:38043866 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.019 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - December 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marion E C Buso Hendriek C Boshuizen Novita D Naomi Walid Maho Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin Michiel G J Balvers Jeanne H M de Vries Joanne A Harrold Jason C G Halford Anne Raben Edith J M Feskens Elske M Brouwer-Brolsma Source Type: research
Relative validity of habitual sugar and low/no-calorie sweetener consumption assessed by FFQ, multiple 24-h dietary recalls and urinary biomarkers: an observational study within the SWEET project
CONCLUSIONS: The validity of the FFQ against 24hRs for the assessment of sugars and LNCSB ranged from moderate to good. Comparing self-reports and urine excretions showed moderate agreement, but highlighted an important underestimation of LNCS exposure using the self-reports.PMID:38043866 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.019 (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Source: Am J Clin Nutr - December 3, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Marion E C Buso Hendriek C Boshuizen Novita D Naomi Walid Maho Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin Michiel G J Balvers Jeanne H M de Vries Joanne A Harrold Jason C G Halford Anne Raben Edith J M Feskens Elske M Brouwer-Brolsma Source Type: research
