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Ali Tavan, Saam Noroozi, Bardia Zamiri et al. · 2022 · BMC Nutrition
Abstract Background Dyslipidemia is a prominent cause of cardiovascular disease as it leads to inflammation and plaque deposition within arteries. Treatment includes lifestyle modifications and lipid-lowering medications. We aimed to assess the therapeutic effects of red yeast rice (RYR) alongside statin therapy. Methods This triple-blind randomized clinical trial involved 92 dyslipidemia patients and was performed in 2019. Standard laboratory tests were used to assess the serum LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), and high sensitivity C-react
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Ingemansson Sandra, Wickenberg Jennie, Hlebowicz Joanna · 2010 · Nutrition Journal
Abstract Background Previous animal studies have shown that Curcuma (C.) longa lowers plasma glucose. C. longa may thus be a promising ingredient in functional foods aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the study is to study the effect of C. longa on postprandial plasma glucose, insulin levels and glycemic index (GI) in healthy subjects. Methods Fourteen healthy subjects were assessed in a crossover trial. A standard 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was administered together with capsules containing a placebo or C. longa . Finger-prick capillary and venous blood samples w
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Sidath Prasanna Wickrama, Nawarathna Bandara Kandangama, Thushara Wickramaarachchi et al. · 2024 · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
IntroductionWith the increase in non-tariff measures (NTMs) in recent years, understanding their impact on trade policies and agricultural exports is of utmost importance for countries like Sri Lanka, where the proliferation of NTMs has posed substantial impediments to its mango export industry. However, studying NTMs can be challenging due to their complex nature, diverse range, and limited information availability.MethodsThis research aims to investigate the significant effect of NTMs on Sri Lankan mango exports, identify the pivotal drivers influencing mango exports, and analyze the perform
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Mohammad Hassan Sohouli, Ghazaleh Eslamian, Nasser Malekpour Alamdari et al. · 2023 · Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundWe decided to conduct this study with the aim of investigating the effects of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) on obesity complications and senescence of visceral adipose tissue in obese adults.Methods and analysisThe present study was conducted as a randomized clinical trial (RCT) (Clinical trial registry number: IRCT20220727055563N1) on 40 obese adults candidates for bariatric surgery, who were randomly assigned to receive 600 mg of NAC (n = 20) or placebo as a control (n = 20) for 4 weeks. During bariatric surgery, visceral adipose tissue was used to examine gene expression and senescence c
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Buket Akcan, Asim Örem, Yahya Altinkaynak et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Nutrition
Background and ObjectiveDue to the frequency of meal ingestion, individuals spend the majority of the day, ~18 h, in a status of post-prandial (PP) stress. Remnant-like lipoprotein particles (RLPs) are predominant in PP phase playing an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have been suggested to play a role in vessel wall homeostasis and in reducing atherosclerosis. However, there is no information about peripheral blood EPCs number following PP stress. We investigated the association between circulating EPCs levels and extent of PP lipemia
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Yun-Feng Zhang, Yu-Ling Tang, Meng-Jun Jiang et al. · 2020 · International Journal of Food Properties
The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of granule-bound starch-binding domain fusion gene expression on the structure and properties of potato starch. The glgB/GASBD fusion gene and the glgB gene for control were transferred into the potato cultivar Desiree using Agrobacterium-mediated method, which were expressed in potato tubers driven by the potato granule-bound starch synthase gene promoter. The accumulation of glgB/GASBD fusion protein in starch granules was analyzed by Western blot hybridization. A large amount of glgB/GASBD fusion protein was found to accumulate in
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Phyllis Waruguru, Dasel Mulwa, Michael Okoth et al. · 2025 · Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences
Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses HIV viral load. However, people living with HIV (PLWH) fail to achieve optimal viral suppression and especially in resource limited settings. Nutritional supplements such as Moringa oleifera have been traditionally used to improve health outcomes in PLWH, yet their effects on viral load remain under researched. Objective: To evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation with Moringa oleifera seed flour on HIV viral load among adult women receiving ART in a resource-limited setting. Methods: This was a crossover clinical trial inv
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Md Khairul Islam, Ivan Lozada Lawag, Kathryn J. Green et al. · 2022 · Current Research in Food Science
This study reports on the analysis of eleven Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) honeys, of which nearly half (n = 5) were re-classified as Blackbutt (E. patens) honey on the grounds of the predominant flower pollen identified by melissopalynology. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the honeys' physico- and phytochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity data, taking into account pH, electrical conductivity, refractive index and Brix values as well as moisture content, individual fructose and glucose content and derived fructose to glucose ratio alongside total phenolic content and antioxid
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Maria Góis, Patrícia Batista, Magnólia Araújo et al. · 2023 · Beverages
Probiotic products have been the focus of research for several years due to the potential of their biological properties to impact mental health, mood, and cognitive functions. Kombucha is a probiotic drink that has been reported to be beneficial for mental health, particularly at the level of emotion regulation. This study aims to understand the perception of the Portuguese and Brazilian populations regarding the consumption of probiotics and Kombucha, as well as to understand these consumers’ perceptions related to the impact on emotion regulation (and the impact of this consumption on emoti
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Bela Scapec, Jozo Grgic, Dorian Varovic et al. · 2024 · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Background Caffeine is one of the most popular ergogenic aids consumed by athletes. Caffeine’s ergogenic effect has been generally explained by its ability to bind to adenosine receptors, thus modulating pain and reducing perceived exertion. Another pharmacological agent that may improve performance due to its analgesic proprieties is paracetamol. This study aimed to explore the effects of caffeine, paracetamol, and caffeine + paracetamol consumption on muscular endurance, strength, power, anaerobic endurance, and jumping performance.Methods In this randomized, crossover, double-blind study, 2
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Jenna A. Fryer, Elizabeth Tomasino · 2025 · Beverages
Wines produced from grapes exposed to wildfire smoke exhibit smoke-related flavors, such as smoky, burnt, and an ashy finish. While grapes are impacted on the vine, winemaking strategies can influence the perception of smoke-related properties in the resulting wine. This case study evaluated eight smoke-affected wines across three vintages from commercial production to assess how oak influences smoke-related flavors. Each vintage explored a different usage of oak, including oak origin, oak chips with carbon fining, and potential carryover of flavors through reused barrels. Wines were assessed
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Ye Li Lee, Sang Yeoup Lee, Sang Yeoup Lee et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Nutrition
IntroductionOysters possess an excellent nutritional profile containing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Previous data suggest that GABA is a potent bioactive compound for improving muscle health. Lactic acid fermentation is thought to increase GABA content. However, the effect of oral supplementation of fermented oyster extracts (FO) on human muscle strength and mass is unclear. Therefore, we tested the effects and safety of consumption of FO combined with regular walking for 12 weeks on muscle strength and mass in older adults with relatively low muscle mass.Materials and methodsA randomized cont
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Dan Liang, Chang Liu, Xingyu Zhang · 2026 · Food, Nutrition and Health
Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary iron intake and risk of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in middle-aged and older US adults. Methods We analyzed data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Multivariate linear and logistic regression models were employed to evaluate the association between dietary iron intake and AAC score, as well as the likelihood of both AAC and severe AAC. To investigate potential non-linear dose-response relationships, we performed restricted cubic spline (RCS) modeling. In addi
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Sriyanti Sriyanti, Evy Damayanthi, Faisal Anwar · 2019 · Jurnal Gizi Indonesia: The Indonesian Journal of Nutrition
Background : Rosela (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is an anthocyanin-rich plant that has good antioxidant capacity. However, the utilization was limited to red roselle, while previous studies showed that anthocyanin content was found to be higher in the thick roselle.therefore, this is an opportunity to develop purple roselle products as a preventive effort for degenerative diseases in men with fatness. Subjects in this study were male by considering the effect of estrogen on women which could play a role in suppressing oxidative stress. Objectives : This study aimed to analyze antioxidant (SOD/Supe
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Elisabeth Möller, Carlotta Galeone, Therese M.-L. Andersson et al. · 2013 · Journal of Nutritional Science
Several individual components of the Mediterranean diet have been shown to offer protection against prostate cancer. The present study is the first to investigate the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the relative risk of prostate cancer. We also explored the usefulness of the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) in a non-Mediterranean population. FFQ data were obtained from 1482 incident prostate cancer patients and 1108 population-based controls in the Cancer of the Prostate in Sweden (CAPS) study. We defined five MDS variants with different components or using either stu
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Yanhua Liu, Shunping Ma, Xuemin Huang et al. · 2023 · Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundMany studies have suggested that the serum concentrations of vitamin A (VA) and vitamin E (VE) influence preeclampsia (PE) risk in pregnant women. However, few studies have assessed whether dietary intake and serum concentrations of VA and VE are correlated with PE risk.MethodsA 1:1 matched case-control study was conducted to explore the association between the dietary intake and serum concentrations of VA and VE and the risk of PE in pregnant Chinese women. A total of 440 pregnant women with PE and 440 control pregnant women were included in the study. Dietary information was obtain
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Chen Xinyan, Wu Yajie, He Shangfan et al. · 2025 · Nutrition & Metabolism
Abstract Intermittent fasting (IF) as a dietary intervention with potential health benefits has garnered significant attention in recent years. This study investigated the effects of varying fasting intensities on skeletal muscle growth using mouse models. Compared to the normal-diet (ND) control group, short-term fasting induced feeding amount-dependent alterations in skeletal muscle autophagy markers, characterized by elevated LC3B expression, reduced p62 levels, and decreased p-mTOR/mTOR ratio. Notably, short-term mild fasting (sMF) significantly upregulated myogenic (MYH, MyoD) and adipoge
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Mostafa Shahraki Jazinaki, Mostafa Shahraki Jazinaki, Mohammad Safarian et al. · 2024 · Frontiers in Nutrition
Background and aimThe Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) recently proposed a new malnutrition diagnostic tool known as the GLIM criteria. The GLIM criteria need confirmed validation before being widely used in each population or healthcare system. This study aimed to investigate the validation of the GLIM criteria for malnutrition diagnosis in hospitalized patients.MethodsThe content validity was assessed by calculating the content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI). Subjective global assessment (SGA) is considered the reference tool to diagnose malnutrition
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Suming Dai, Ping Wang, Sijia Wang et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundExisting epidemiological studies investigated the association between a single vitamin and hypertension. However, the potential relationship between the level of circulating multivitamins and blood pressure has not been explored. We aimed to investigate the association between multiple fat-soluble vitamin levels and blood pressure.MethodsA total of 2052 participants with essential hypertension were sampled nationwide. The plasma concentrations of fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D, and K) were assessed using liquid chromatography coupled with the mass spectrometry method. Participants wer
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Ines Farah KANFOUD, Ibrahim SERSAR, Meriem BENCHARIF et al. · 2026 · Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
Introduction: Adopting good nutritional practices and strategies can be attributed to a better understanding of dietary knowledge and habits, thus promoting good sports performance. This study aimed to assess athletes' nutritional knowledge, eating habits, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Methodology: Cross-sectional survey of 70 adult athletes. Data were collected using a questionnaire assessing their eating habits, nutritional knowledge (Abridged Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire, A-NSKQ), and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (Medi-Lite score). Statistical analyses were
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Kaijun Wang, Kaijun Wang, Jie Ma et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Nutrition
Artemisia argyi leaf is a well-known species in traditional Chinese medicine, and its essential oil (AAEO) has been identified to exert various physiological activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of AAEO on lipid metabolism and the potential microbial role in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. A total of 50 male mice were assigned to five groups for feeding with a control diet (Con), a high-fat diet (HFD), and the HFD plus the low (LEO), medium (MEO), and high (HEO) doses of AAEO. The results demonstrated that dietary HFD markedly increased the body weight gain compared w
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Arin Wulansari, Fryta Ameilia Luthfinnisa, Fuadah Uyun et al. · 2020 · Jurnal Gizi Indonesia: The Indonesian Journal of Nutrition
Background: Obesity cause various physiological changes in the body, one of which is insulin resistance causes high blood glucose levels. Chewing is a stimulus of cephalic phase responses and sensory stimulation that can increase hormones releasing such as insulin, ghrelin, cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Chewing plays important role in determining postprandial plasma glucose concentration. Objective: Investigate the effect of chewing on postprandial blood glucose in obese adults. Method: This was true experimental research. Research subjects were treated in the form
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Stella Aslibekyan, Marguerite R. Irvin, Bertha A. Hidalgo et al. · 2017 · Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
Background: Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), an atherogenic metabolite species, has emerged as a possible new risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Animal studies have shown that circulating TMAO levels are regulated by genetic and environmental factors. However, large-scale human studies have failed to replicate the observed genetic associations, and epigenetic factors such as DNA methylation have never been examined in relation to TMAO levels. Methods and results: We used data from the family-based Genetics of Lipid Lowering Drugs and Diet Network (GOLDN) to investigate the heritable determi
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