Pub Date : 2021-09-06DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210906140254
Shashi Soni, Uroosa Noor, E. Gupta
The second outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is of great concern due to its awful mortality and morbidity rate with decreasing nutritional status and poor lifestyle as well as noteworthy food crisis and affected economy of the world. Increasing food prices, food crisis, global hunger and decreasing availability and feasibility of food are the foremost causes of decreasing nutritional status, which increases the risk of susceptibility to infection and, in turn, leads to unfavorable outcomes of the diseases. Although, in times of the Covid-19 pandemic, nutrition is of potential attention, and there is a requirement for more exploration in the field of nutrition for the prevention of diseases arising from coronavirus infection. Elderly and individuals with co-morbidity, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and metabolic diseases, are more prone towards getting infected with the coronavirus. Good nutrition is mandatory for healthy immune responses, which can be improved by the inclusion of vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, E, zinc, selenium, iron, copper and an antioxidant-rich diet.
{"title":"Impact of Nutrition in the Management of Nutritional Status of Covid-19 Patients","authors":"Shashi Soni, Uroosa Noor, E. Gupta","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210906140254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210906140254","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The second outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is of great concern due to its awful mortality and morbidity rate with decreasing nutritional status and poor lifestyle as well as noteworthy food crisis and affected economy of the world. Increasing food prices, food crisis, global hunger and decreasing availability and feasibility of food are the foremost causes of decreasing nutritional status, which increases the risk of susceptibility to infection and, in turn, leads to unfavorable outcomes of the diseases. Although, in times of the Covid-19 pandemic, nutrition is of potential attention, and there is a requirement for more exploration in the field of nutrition for the prevention of diseases arising from coronavirus infection. Elderly and individuals with co-morbidity, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and metabolic diseases, are more prone towards getting infected with the coronavirus. Good nutrition is mandatory for healthy immune responses, which can be improved by the inclusion of vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, E, zinc, selenium, iron, copper and an antioxidant-rich diet. \u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44303501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-09-06DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210906140834
N. Minocha, N. Sharma, P. Pandey
Plants having active constituents possess pharmaceutical use and nutritional values. Herbal medicine or food supplement is gaining popularity, as well as scientific research on wheatgrass as a “functional food”. The target behind accepting wheatgrass as a study for review is to have clinical and non-clinical investigations on the wheatgrass plant at an equivalent stage. To let individuals, think about different affirmed uses and activities of the plant. Plants having so many nutritional and therapeutic values have been selected for review so that consumers or patients could be benefitted from their therapeutic uses. Recently, the interests in the use of herbal products have grown dramatically in the western as well as developing countries. The review was extracted from searches performed on Google Scholars, Google Patents, etc. Data from sources have been collected and reported here at one place in order to provide further research on wheatgrass. Wheatgrass is a high source of various vitamins and minerals; it possesses many activities like anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial and many more. Wheatgrass’ uses, benefits and properties non-clinical data and clinical studies has been thoroughly studied. Patents filed related to wheatgrass are mentioned here, so as to motivate other innovators to search for new activities or molecules. Wheatgrass can be used in pharmaceutical formulations and can be used as nutritional supplements due to its anti-oxidant nature, anti-microbial activity, anti-bacterial activity, anti-fungal activity. It is also called “Panacea on Earth” owing to its wide range of nutritive and medicinal aspects.
{"title":"Wheatgrass: An Epitome Of Nutritional Value","authors":"N. Minocha, N. Sharma, P. Pandey","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210906140834","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210906140834","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000 Plants having active constituents possess pharmaceutical use and nutritional values. Herbal medicine or food supplement is gaining popularity, as well as scientific research on wheatgrass as a “functional food”. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The target behind accepting wheatgrass as a study for review is to have clinical and non-clinical investigations on the wheatgrass plant at an equivalent stage. To let individuals, think about different affirmed uses and activities of the plant.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Plants having so many nutritional and therapeutic values have been selected for review so that consumers or patients could be benefitted from their therapeutic uses. Recently, the interests in the use of herbal products have grown dramatically in the western as well as developing countries. The review was extracted from searches performed on Google Scholars, Google Patents, etc. Data from sources have been collected and reported here at one place in order to provide further research on wheatgrass. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Wheatgrass is a high source of various vitamins and minerals; it possesses many activities like anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial and many more. Wheatgrass’ uses, benefits and properties non-clinical data and clinical studies has been thoroughly studied. Patents filed related to wheatgrass are mentioned here, so as to motivate other innovators to search for new activities or molecules. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Wheatgrass can be used in pharmaceutical formulations and can be used as nutritional supplements due to its anti-oxidant nature, anti-microbial activity, anti-bacterial activity, anti-fungal activity. It is also called “Panacea on Earth” owing to its wide range of nutritive and medicinal aspects. \u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46882699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-09-02DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210902122957
Ioannis-Nektarios Elmaliklis, Spyridon J. Konteles, A. Koutelidakis
In recent years, the scientific interest about the possible role of dietary attitudes on gut microbiota modulation has been increasing. The present literature review aimed to analyze the effect of Mediterranean diet adoption on gut microbial composition, in comparison with the Western diet. From an initial number of 38, 21 recent studies were selected using comprehensive scientific databases and relative keywords, such as microbial composition, dietary attitudes, and beneficial effects. The selected studies were recently published based on animal models, human interventional trials, metanalyses and gut microbiome analysis, such as metagenomics. According to the basic findings of the present review study, Mediterranean diet adherence leads to a gut microbial richness and richer diversity as well as a higher abundance of genera Lactobacillus, Faecalibacterium, Oscillospira, Bifidobacterium, Eubacterium species, that stimulate the production of total short-chain fatty acids. This diet also leads to a lower Firmicutes / Bacteroidetes ratio due to the increase of Bacteroidetes and decrease of Firmicutes, accompanied by a decrease of circulating Trimethylamine N oxide levels and a reduction in abundance of Ruminococcus, Lachnospiraceae, Proteobacteria and Coprococcus, in comparison to the Western diet. Further understanding of the multifactorial effect of both Mediterranean and Western diet on gut microbiota could allow the establishment of nutritional educational programs and nutritional policies with aim to improve human health by modulating gut microbial composition.
{"title":"The Mediterranean Diets’ effect on Gut Microbial Composition in comparison with the Western Diet: A literature review","authors":"Ioannis-Nektarios Elmaliklis, Spyridon J. Konteles, A. Koutelidakis","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210902122957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210902122957","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000In recent years, the scientific interest about the possible role of dietary attitudes on gut microbiota modulation has been increasing. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The present literature review aimed to analyze the effect of Mediterranean diet adoption on gut microbial composition, in comparison with the Western diet. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000From an initial number of 38, 21 recent studies were selected using comprehensive scientific databases and relative keywords, such as microbial composition, dietary attitudes, and beneficial effects. The selected studies were recently published based on animal models, human interventional trials, metanalyses and gut microbiome analysis, such as metagenomics. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000According to the basic findings of the present review study, Mediterranean diet adherence leads to a gut microbial richness and richer diversity as well as a higher abundance of genera Lactobacillus, Faecalibacterium, Oscillospira, Bifidobacterium, Eubacterium species, that stimulate the production of total short-chain fatty acids. This diet also leads to a lower Firmicutes / Bacteroidetes ratio due to the increase of Bacteroidetes and decrease of Firmicutes, accompanied by a decrease of circulating Trimethylamine N oxide levels and a reduction in abundance of Ruminococcus, Lachnospiraceae, Proteobacteria and Coprococcus, in comparison to the Western diet. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Further understanding of the multifactorial effect of both Mediterranean and Western diet on gut microbiota could allow the establishment of nutritional educational programs and nutritional policies with aim to improve human health by modulating gut microbial composition.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42837631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-09-01DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210901165012
O. Alhaj, I. Mahmoud, Amina Sharif, Zahra Saif, H. Jahrami, K. Morris
Overweight and obesity prevalence are still on the rise worldwide. Uncontrolled craving for specific foods has been associated with overweight/ obesity, categorizing them as possible abuse-related disorders with food addiction (FA) as their possible main phenotype. The association between FA and the onset of overweight/ obesity are still controversial, yet scientifically plausible and is the focus of many recent overweight/ obesity -related investigations. The current study was the first to examine the association of FA symptoms and obesity among young Bahraini adults. This study was designed using a cross-sectional research method recruiting a convenience adult samples of 654 aged 18-35 years. FA prevalence using Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), sociodemographic, and anthropometric data, were collected using an on-line self-declared, semi-structured questionnaire. The descriptive results of the YFAS survey and the sociodemographic and anthropometric information were reported using descriptive statistics. Multiple regression test was utilized to analyze the correlations among examined factors. A total of 124 (18.96%) participants met criteria for FA. Responses showed females had a slightly higher proportion of FA compared to the male participants). Results also showed no statistically significant association between various body mass index (BMI) categories and YFAS. For overweight participants, gender p = 0.018 appeared to be a significant predictor for BMI; and for obese participants, age p = 0.001 and sex p = 0.001 appeared to be significant predictors of BMI. No significant correlation was found between FA and BMI, age, and gender; on the other hand, age and gender were significant predictors for BMI.
{"title":"The association between self-reported food addiction symptoms and obesity among adults: A cross-sectional study","authors":"O. Alhaj, I. Mahmoud, Amina Sharif, Zahra Saif, H. Jahrami, K. Morris","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210901165012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210901165012","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000 Overweight and obesity prevalence are still on the rise worldwide. Uncontrolled craving for specific foods has been associated with overweight/ obesity, categorizing them as possible abuse-related disorders with food addiction (FA) as their possible main phenotype. The association between FA and the onset of overweight/ obesity are still controversial, yet scientifically plausible and is the focus of many recent overweight/ obesity -related investigations.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 The current study was the first to examine the association of FA symptoms and obesity among young Bahraini adults. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 This study was designed using a cross-sectional research method recruiting a convenience adult samples of 654 aged 18-35 years. FA prevalence using Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), sociodemographic, and anthropometric data, were collected using an on-line self-declared, semi-structured questionnaire. The descriptive results of the YFAS survey and the sociodemographic and anthropometric information were reported using descriptive statistics. Multiple regression test was utilized to analyze the correlations among examined factors.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 A total of 124 (18.96%) participants met criteria for FA. Responses showed females had a slightly higher proportion of FA compared to the male participants). Results also showed no statistically significant association between various body mass index (BMI) categories and YFAS. For overweight participants, gender p = 0.018 appeared to be a significant predictor for BMI; and for obese participants, age p = 0.001 and sex p = 0.001 appeared to be significant predictors of BMI. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000No significant correlation was found between FA and BMI, age, and gender; on the other hand, age and gender were significant predictors for BMI. \u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48153196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-30DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210830100532
A. Naila, R. A. Raheem, Aishath Shaheen Ismail
Consumption of food high in saturated and trans fatty acids is a risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases such as overweight, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Till to-date, no study has been carried out to analyze fatty acid contents in the food products available in the Maldives markets. The aim of this study was to assess the fatty acid contents in the food products available in the Maldives supermarkets that are both locally produced and imported into the country. The objective of the study was to collect local and imported food products from the three island markets of the Maldives (Hdh Kulhudhufuish, Naviyani Fuvahmulah and Male’), and analyze the collected food samples for fatty acid composition. A purposive sampling was used to collect fatty food products from the markets of three major islands of the Maldives, Male’, Kulhudhufushi and Fuvahmulah. Total 180 samples were collected and analysed in an accredited laboratory situated in Sri-Lanka, SGS Lanka Laboratory Pvt Ltd. The results revealed that 92% of the analyzed products did not detect trans fat and only 7% of the product contained trans fat in the range between <1 to 1.64%. The lowest and highest saturated fatty acids found were in Gulab jamun (0.18 ± 0.03%) and GRB Ghee (62.26 ± 0.68%), respectively. The total fat, mono unsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids ranged between 0.45 ± 0.07% to 99.9 ± 0.00%, 0.075 ± 0.01% to 73.58 ± 1.08%, and 0.02 ± 0% to 57.04 ± 0.16%, respectively. The food products available in the Maldives supermarkets contained polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, which are healthy for the human body. However, the food products also contained saturated fatty acids and trans fats, which may contribute to non-communicable diseases in excess consumption. However, the finding of this study did not provide the total intake of trans fat and saturated fatty acids by individuals. Thus, it is recommended to conduct a dietary survey to assess the fatty acid intake level of the population and to develop and regulate the dietary guidelines based on the dietary survey findings. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested to conduct awareness programs on the importance of reducing the consumption of trans fats and saturated fatty acids.
{"title":"Fatty acid composition in local and international food products available in the Maldives","authors":"A. Naila, R. A. Raheem, Aishath Shaheen Ismail","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210830100532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210830100532","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Consumption of food high in saturated and trans fatty acids is a risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases such as overweight, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Till to-date, no study has been carried out to analyze fatty acid contents in the food products available in the Maldives markets. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The aim of this study was to assess the fatty acid contents in the food products available in the Maldives supermarkets that are both locally produced and imported into the country. The objective of the study was to collect local and imported food products from the three island markets of the Maldives (Hdh Kulhudhufuish, Naviyani Fuvahmulah and Male’), and analyze the collected food samples for fatty acid composition. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A purposive sampling was used to collect fatty food products from the markets of three major islands of the Maldives, Male’, Kulhudhufushi and Fuvahmulah. Total 180 samples were collected and analysed in an accredited laboratory situated in Sri-Lanka, SGS Lanka Laboratory Pvt Ltd. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The results revealed that 92% of the analyzed products did not detect trans fat and only 7% of the product contained trans fat in the range between <1 to 1.64%. The lowest and highest saturated fatty acids found were in Gulab jamun (0.18 ± 0.03%) and GRB Ghee (62.26 ± 0.68%), respectively. The total fat, mono unsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids ranged between 0.45 ± 0.07% to 99.9 ± 0.00%, 0.075 ± 0.01% to 73.58 ± 1.08%, and 0.02 ± 0% to 57.04 ± 0.16%, respectively.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The food products available in the Maldives supermarkets contained polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, which are healthy for the human body. However, the food products also contained saturated fatty acids and trans fats, which may contribute to non-communicable diseases in excess consumption. However, the finding of this study did not provide the total intake of trans fat and saturated fatty acids by individuals. Thus, it is recommended to conduct a dietary survey to assess the fatty acid intake level of the population and to develop and regulate the dietary guidelines based on the dietary survey findings. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested to conduct awareness programs on the importance of reducing the consumption of trans fats and saturated fatty acids.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68170623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-30DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210830114109
S. Mahmud, Md. Firoz Ali, M. Faruque, M. Wasim, F. Z. Evamoni, K. Chowdhury, S. Napis, A. Mohiuddin
The aim of this study is to evaluate the microbial quality and associated health An intensive study was carried out from January¬ to October 2019 at the Tangail district of Bangladesh to assess bacterial contamination of raw milk. A total of 60 samples were examined by following the standard bacteriological methods and the health impact was evaluated with the help of a semi-structured-based questionnaire. Molecular characterization of isolated bacteria was carried out by PCR. Results revealed the mean values of TVC and TCC in raw milk, udder, oil, and utensil samples were 7.6×106, 8.8×106, 4.6×106, and 1.3×106 cfu/ml and 3.7×105, 1.4×106, 4.4×105, and 8.9×104 cfu/ml, respectively. The yeast and mold in raw milk, udder, and oil were 1.5×103, 1.8×103, and 1.3×102cfu/ml, respectively, and the mean values of E. coli in the above-mentioned samples were 1.9×103, 1.8×104, 2.1×103, and 1.6×103cfu/ml, respectively. On the other hand, the mean values of Salmonella spp. in raw milk, udder, oil, and utensil samples were 2.4×102, 7.9×102, 1.5×102, and 1.1×102cfu/ml, respectively. Some selected isolates confirmed by molecular identification were tested for their sensitivity against some common antibiotics used in Bangladesh. Escherichia coli showed 70% resistance to Amoxicillin and 90% sensitivity to Ciprofloxacin whereas Salmonella spp. And Staphylococcus aureus showed 90% resistance to Ampicillin and both were 80% and 90% sensitive to Ciprofloxacin, respectively. Milk producers should be appropriately trained to monitor the overall hygienic conditions surrounding the production and handling of milk until it reaches the consumer. Frequent monitoring of the milk production facility, occasional testing of raw milk, and minimal use of antibiotics will ensure the quality of milk. Consumption of quality milk and avoidance of raw milk consumption will reduce the health risk of the consumers.
{"title":"Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Microbial Contaminants in Raw Cow Milk of Tangail District in Bangladesh","authors":"S. Mahmud, Md. Firoz Ali, M. Faruque, M. Wasim, F. Z. Evamoni, K. Chowdhury, S. Napis, A. Mohiuddin","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210830114109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210830114109","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The aim of this study is to evaluate the microbial quality and associated health\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000An intensive study was carried out from January¬ to October 2019 at the Tangail district of Bangladesh to assess bacterial contamination of raw milk. A total of 60 samples were examined by following the standard bacteriological methods and the health impact was evaluated with the help of a semi-structured-based questionnaire. Molecular characterization of isolated bacteria was carried out by PCR.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Results revealed the mean values of TVC and TCC in raw milk, udder, oil, and utensil samples were 7.6×106, 8.8×106, 4.6×106, and 1.3×106 cfu/ml and 3.7×105, 1.4×106, 4.4×105, and 8.9×104 cfu/ml, respectively. The yeast and mold in raw milk, udder, and oil were 1.5×103, 1.8×103, and 1.3×102cfu/ml, respectively, and the mean values of E. coli in the above-mentioned samples were 1.9×103, 1.8×104, 2.1×103, and 1.6×103cfu/ml, respectively. On the other hand, the mean values of Salmonella spp. in raw milk, udder, oil, and utensil samples were 2.4×102, 7.9×102, 1.5×102, and 1.1×102cfu/ml, respectively. Some selected isolates confirmed by molecular identification were tested for their sensitivity against some common antibiotics used in Bangladesh. Escherichia coli showed 70% resistance to Amoxicillin and 90% sensitivity to Ciprofloxacin whereas Salmonella spp. And Staphylococcus aureus showed 90% resistance to Ampicillin and both were 80% and 90% sensitive to Ciprofloxacin, respectively.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Milk producers should be appropriately trained to monitor the overall hygienic conditions surrounding the production and handling of milk until it reaches the consumer. Frequent monitoring of the milk production facility, occasional testing of raw milk, and minimal use of antibiotics will ensure the quality of milk. Consumption of quality milk and avoidance of raw milk consumption will reduce the health risk of the consumers.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46037944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-16DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210816102404
G. Mohapatra, B. Sahoo, B. Chowdhury, J. Sruti, Rabinarayan Rana, Rajaram Das, Jasma Jena
The immune system involves both active and passive immunization. The antibodies are devloped against the antigens during active immunization and are permanently stored. But, in case of passive immunization, the antibodies are exposed to the same antigens in every person who are already infected. In order to enhance the immune systems i.e. innate and adaptive immune responses, herbal plants are used as immune booster. Some of the herbal plants have been proved clinically to enhance the immunity that include Morniga oleifera (Drumstick), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Withania somnifera (Aswagandha), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Allium sativum (Garlic), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Emblica officinalis (Amla) etc. Compared to synthetic drugs, the herbal drugs have fewer or less side effects and stimulate the immune system to defend against various foreign pathogens. Even though, herbal medicines are usually considered as safe and effective therapy, but it is clinically proved that if a drug is effective, it would have some side effects. But, sometimes the antioxidant property of herbal medicines is helpful to reduce the toxicities produced by any toxic substances or any drugs. This review aims to encourage the study of various herbal constituents and their role in the treatment of different types of viral infections.
{"title":"Herbal Drugs as Immune Booster against Viral Infections","authors":"G. Mohapatra, B. Sahoo, B. Chowdhury, J. Sruti, Rabinarayan Rana, Rajaram Das, Jasma Jena","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210816102404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210816102404","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The immune system involves both active and passive immunization. The antibodies are devloped against the antigens during active immunization and are permanently stored. But, in case of passive immunization, the antibodies are exposed to the same antigens in every person who are already infected. In order to enhance the immune systems i.e. innate and adaptive immune responses, herbal plants are used as immune booster. Some of the herbal plants have been proved clinically to enhance the immunity that include Morniga oleifera (Drumstick), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Withania somnifera (Aswagandha), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Allium sativum (Garlic), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Emblica officinalis (Amla) etc. Compared to synthetic drugs, the herbal drugs have fewer or less side effects and stimulate the immune system to defend against various foreign pathogens. Even though, herbal medicines are usually considered as safe and effective therapy, but it is clinically proved that if a drug is effective, it would have some side effects. But, sometimes the antioxidant property of herbal medicines is helpful to reduce the toxicities produced by any toxic substances or any drugs. This review aims to encourage the study of various herbal constituents and their role in the treatment of different types of viral infections.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47776647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-12DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210617155532
D. Talibo Sofyawati, Tumenggung Imran, Nawai Fatmayanti, Labatjo Rahma
Fragrant pandan leaf extract (Pandanus amayllifolius Roxb.) has pharmacological activity as an anti-diabetes, while sweet corn is believed to be a staple food or snack for people with diabetes mellitus. Thus, the foods could be used as an alternative to anti-diabetic functional food. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of “Panjang” poffertjes consumption with the addition of pandan leaves extract and sweet corn on the blood glucose level. This study employs a randomized controlled trial approach with the pre-and post-test design. The data collected on the value of the glycemic index, glycemic load, and the results of 2 hours postprandial (pp) blood sugar level examination after consuming two Poffertjes formulas. The glycemic index (GI) was calculated by employing incremental area under the blood glucose response curve method for ten subjects and a 2-hour postprandial (pp) blood sugar level examination in 25 subjects with the range age between 18-24 years, with normal nutritional status (BMI = 18.58-23.88), 100% had no history of diabetes, did not smoke or alcohol and were not allergic to the tested food ingredients. the results show that the glycemic index of control Poffertjes obtained a value of 71.88 (high category), and “Panjang” Poffertjes got 52.82 (low category). The glycemic load of control Poffertjes obtained a value of 12.78 (medium category), while “Panjang” Poffertjes attained a value of 6.37 (low category). The difference in the average reduction in blood glucose with the intervention poffertjes was 11.08 mg/dl. the provision of “Panjang” poffertjes has a significant effect on the decrease in twohour postprandial blood glucose level.
{"title":"The Effectiveness of the “Panjang” Poffertjes Consumption on Blood Glucose Level","authors":"D. Talibo Sofyawati, Tumenggung Imran, Nawai Fatmayanti, Labatjo Rahma","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210617155532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210617155532","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Fragrant pandan leaf extract (Pandanus amayllifolius Roxb.) has pharmacological\u0000activity as an anti-diabetes, while sweet corn is believed to be a staple food or snack for\u0000people with diabetes mellitus. Thus, the foods could be used as an alternative to anti-diabetic functional\u0000food.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of “Panjang” poffertjes consumption\u0000with the addition of pandan leaves extract and sweet corn on the blood glucose level.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study employs a randomized controlled trial approach with the pre-and post-test\u0000design. The data collected on the value of the glycemic index, glycemic load, and the results of 2\u0000hours postprandial (pp) blood sugar level examination after consuming two Poffertjes formulas.\u0000The glycemic index (GI) was calculated by employing incremental area under the blood glucose\u0000response curve method for ten subjects and a 2-hour postprandial (pp) blood sugar level examination\u0000in 25 subjects with the range age between 18-24 years, with normal nutritional status (BMI =\u000018.58-23.88), 100% had no history of diabetes, did not smoke or alcohol and were not allergic to\u0000the tested food ingredients.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000the results show that the glycemic index of control Poffertjes obtained a value of 71.88\u0000(high category), and “Panjang” Poffertjes got 52.82 (low category). The glycemic load of control\u0000Poffertjes obtained a value of 12.78 (medium category), while “Panjang” Poffertjes attained a\u0000value of 6.37 (low category). The difference in the average reduction in blood glucose with the\u0000intervention poffertjes was 11.08 mg/dl.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000the provision of “Panjang” poffertjes has a significant effect on the decrease in twohour\u0000postprandial blood glucose level.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42372148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-12DOI: 10.2174/1573401317999210101150652
S. S. Mohammad, R. O. Santos, M. Barbosa, J. L. B. Júnior
Anthocyanins are widely spread in different kinds of food, especially fruits and floral tissues, there is an extensive range of anthocyanin compounds reach more than 600 exist in nature. Anthocyanins can be used as antioxidants and raw material for several applications in food and pharmaceutical industry. Consequently, a plenty of studies about anthocyanins sources and extraction methods were reported. Furthermore, many studies about their stability, bioactive and therapeutic properties have been done. According to the body of work, we firstly worked to shed light on anthocyanin properties including chemical, antioxidant and extraction properties. Secondly, we reported the applications and health benefits of anthocyanin including the applications in food processes and anthocyanin characteristics as therapeutic and prophylactic compounds. We reviewed anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-fatness, oxidative Stress and lipid decreasing and vasoprotective effects of anthocyanins. In conclusion, because the importance of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds the research is still continuing to find new anthocyanins from natural sources and invest them as raw materials for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications.
{"title":"Anthocyanins: Chemical Properties and Health Benefits: A Review","authors":"S. S. Mohammad, R. O. Santos, M. Barbosa, J. L. B. Júnior","doi":"10.2174/1573401317999210101150652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317999210101150652","url":null,"abstract":"Anthocyanins are widely spread in different kinds of food, especially fruits and floral tissues, there is an extensive range of anthocyanin compounds reach more than 600 exist in nature. Anthocyanins can be used as antioxidants and raw material for several applications in food and pharmaceutical industry. Consequently, a plenty of studies about anthocyanins sources and extraction methods were reported. Furthermore, many studies about their stability, bioactive and therapeutic properties have been done. According to the body of work, we firstly worked to shed light on anthocyanin properties including chemical, antioxidant and extraction properties. Secondly, we reported the applications and health benefits of anthocyanin including the applications in food processes and anthocyanin characteristics as therapeutic and prophylactic compounds. We reviewed anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-fatness, oxidative Stress and lipid decreasing and vasoprotective effects of anthocyanins. In conclusion, because the importance of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds the research is still continuing to find new anthocyanins from natural sources and invest them as raw materials for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications.","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68170750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-12DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210222102030
Inez Felia Yusuf, R. Lesmana, H. Goenawan, Achadiyani, A. Khairani, S. Fatimah
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is considered one of the major causes of mortality worldwide, with approximately 17.9 million deaths per year. There are several risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, such as behavioral factors (e.g., tobacco use, imbalanced diet, alcohol misuse, and lack of physical activities) and other underlying health-related factors (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia). These factors are also correlated with the pathophysiology of CVD, and one of the determinants of early aging is the poor overall quality of life. One of the main strategies to prevent these risks is by achieving a healthy lifestyle, including the consumption of natural supplements. Recently, β -carotene has gained the attention of researchers owing to its natural antioxidant properties. It is found in fruit and vegetable compounds. In this article, we review the effects of β-carotene as an antioxidant that counteracts free radicals and cytoprotective agents that have positive benefits, such as preventing several age-related diseases improvement of the health of the cardiac muscle.
{"title":"The Roles of β-Carotene in Cardiomyocytes","authors":"Inez Felia Yusuf, R. Lesmana, H. Goenawan, Achadiyani, A. Khairani, S. Fatimah","doi":"10.2174/1573401317666210222102030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573401317666210222102030","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is considered one of the major causes of mortality\u0000worldwide, with approximately 17.9 million deaths per year. There are several risk factors of\u0000cardiovascular diseases, such as behavioral factors (e.g., tobacco use, imbalanced diet, alcohol\u0000misuse, and lack of physical activities) and other underlying health-related factors (e.g., hypertension,\u0000dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia). These factors are also correlated with the pathophysiology\u0000of CVD, and one of the determinants of early aging is the poor overall quality of life. One\u0000of the main strategies to prevent these risks is by achieving a healthy lifestyle, including the consumption\u0000of natural supplements. Recently, β -carotene has gained the attention of researchers\u0000owing to its natural antioxidant properties. It is found in fruit and vegetable compounds. In this\u0000article, we review the effects of β-carotene as an antioxidant that counteracts free radicals and cytoprotective\u0000agents that have positive benefits, such as preventing several age-related diseases\u0000improvement of the health of the cardiac muscle.\u0000","PeriodicalId":10944,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45988217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
京公网安备 11010802042870号
京ICP备2023020795号-1
扫码关注我们
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：