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Unveiling plants with food preservative properties
The ever-increasing demands coupled with the incessant microbial spoilage of food and food products have awakened the interest of researchers towards...
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Change in malnutrition among under-5 children in Mali: a comparative analysis of 2012–13 and 2018 and exploration of determinants
BackgroundsMalnutrition is a severe problem in Africa and South East Asia. Mali is one of the countries where 0–59-month-old children suffer from...
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Effect of cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.)-supplemented diet on key biochemical indices relevant to erectile function in rats corpus cavernosum after cisplatin treatment
BackgroundCashew nut is a good source of protein rich in arginine, an amino acid with low glycaemic index and highly implicated in sexual function....
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A novel nutritional supplement reduces postprandial glucose response in healthy individuals in a randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical study
BackgroundSugar-laden foods and carbohydrate-rich diets with high glycaemic index intake are associated with weight gain, increased incidence of...
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Millet processing by-products: sustainable applications in food and non-food sectors
Typically, millet undergoes a series of processing treatments before being consumed and intended for the development of value-added products. Millet...
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Butyrate alleviates adipose mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation in experimental model of polycystic ovarian syndrome by modulating SIRT1-dependent mechanism
PurposeImpaired adipose tissue (AT) remodeling has been suggested as a pathophysiological driver of endocrinometabolic events in polycystic ovarian...
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Evaluation of nutritional status of young adolescents diagnosed with Down syndrome: a descriptive study
PurposeDown syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder causing health problems such as obesity and constipation. It is important for...
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Food insecurity and diet quality in migrant sub-Saharan African and Caribbean households in Ottawa, Canada
Food insecurity is an important social determinant of health hindering Canadians’ capacity to implement dietary recommendations. This cross-sectional...
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Bombax costatum Pellegr. & Vuillet attenuates pentylenetetrazol-induced seizure and cognitive impairment in rats via inhibition of oxidative stress
ObjectivesEpilepsy is a neurological disorder resulting from excessive electrical discharge in the brain. Bombax costatum (BC) is an herb being used...
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Association between serum uric acid and muscle strength according to glycemic status in older adults: NHANES 1999–2002
BackgroundHyperglycemia induces heightened oxidative stress, potentially leading to reduced muscle strength. Consequently, compounds with antioxidant...
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Effect of l-carnitine alone and in combination with metformin on the behavioral and biochemical alterations induced by streptozotocin in Wistar rats
PurposeThe present study was designed to compare the effect of l -carnitine alone and in combination with metformin on the behavioral and biochemical...
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Hepato-renal oxidative disturbances following acute β-adrenergic stimulation by isoprenaline in male Wistar rat: Attenuative role of taurine, a β-amino acid
BackgroundLiver and renal damage manifests in patients with both acute and chronic heart failure. Meanwhile, dietary agents can influence...
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A comprehensive review on Lagenaria siceraria: botanical, medicinal, and agricultural frontiers
Lagenaria siceraria , commonly known as bottle gourd, stands as a versatile member within the Cucurbitaceae family, offering global economic...
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Aflatoxin B1-induced hepatorenal impairment in rats via oxidative/inflammatory damage is accompanied by altered purinergic and kynurenine pathways: protective effect of rutin
PurposeThis study investigated the protective effects of rutin against the hepatorenal toxicity of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) exposure in rats.
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Bacteriocin-mediated food coating: a strategic way to prevent food spoiling and food poisoning bacteria
Food degradation is the result of a series of modifications that make the food not suitable for consumption. It is a complicated process that...
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Effect of freeze drying on alpha glucosidase, angiotensin (ACE) inhibition, and nutritional properties of Lactococcus lactis-fermented guava fruit powder
PurposeTo investigate the biological activities and physicochemical properties of Lactococcus lactis -fermented guava ( Psidium guajava , Punjab pink...
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Enriched biscuits of Ficus Capensis modulates neurobehavioral performance and antioxidant status of L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats with anxiety-like behavior
PurposeAnxiety and cognitive deterioration in hypertensive patients are underreported especially in hypertensive state. This study investigated the...
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Effect of black cumin-enriched acha-based cookies on antioxidant status and cholinergic enzymes in the brain of Plasmodium berghei-infected diabetic mice
The pharmacological significance of acha ( Digitaria exilis ) and black cumin ( Nigella sativa ) in fostering sound mental health has been demonstrated...
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In silico study of some bioactive compounds of Pleurotus sajor-caju as antidiabetic and antiviral agents
The mushrooms are highly nutritious and have numerous physiological properties and are beneficial due to their medicinal value. Several clinical...
