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The therapeutic potential of chia seeds as medicinal food: a review
Poor lifestyle choices have led to people suffering from stress, high blood pressure, and a surge in cholesterol levels. Due to this, people are...
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Vegan diet—alternative protein sources as potential allergy risk
BackgroundAs a vegan diet is per definition a plant-based diet, consumers rely on plant protein sources in order to substitute animal proteins. Plant...
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Salvia hispanica L. (chia) seeds oil extracts reduce lipid accumulation and produce stress resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans
BackgroundSalvia hispanica seeds have been commonly used by people that seek healthy habits through natural foods to reduce cholesterol and...
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Allergic reactions to emerging food allergens in Canadian children
Most Canadian food allergy data has focused on Health Canada’s priority food allergens. This study describes which non-priority (emerging) food...
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Knowledge levels of doctors and nurses working in surgical clinics about nutrients and food supplements, a multicentre descriptive study
PurposeThe use of nutrients and food supplements is increasing worldwide. Nutrients and food supplements frequently used in the surgical period may...
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Planting the Seed for Blood Pressure Control: The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in the Management of Hypertension
Purpose of ReviewHypertension results in significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and...
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Ethnobotanical study of the wild edible and healthy functional plant resources of the Gelao people in northern Guizhou, China
IntroductionThe Gelao people are a unique minority in Southwest China with a unique culture for the utilization of edible plants, including a large...
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Safety of herbal dietary supplements used for weight loss: sales data and phytovigilance awareness
PurposeOverweight/obesity is a metabolic risk factor contributing to chronic diseases. People use herbal dietary supplements (HDS) to promote weight...
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A qualitative analysis of nutritional needs and dietary changes during cancer treatment in Ireland
IntroductionCancer and its associated side effects can cause changes in dietary intakes of people with cancer due to a variety of nutrition impact...
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Dietary Intake and Systemic Inflammation: Can We Use Food as Medicine?
Purpose of ReviewThis review summarizes the current literature regarding the association between diet and systemic inflammation.
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Protein content and amino acid composition in the diet of Danish vegans: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundA growing proportion of the population are replacing their dietary animal protein with plant protein. A particular example of this trend is...
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Potential Micronutrient Deficiencies in the First 1000 Days of Life: The Pediatrician on the Side of the Weakest
Purpose of ReviewThis study is to examine potential micronutrient deficiencies and any need for supplementation in children following specific diet...
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On the association between dietary oily fish intake and bone mineral density in frequent fish consumers of Amerindian ancestry. The three villages study
SummaryReports addressing the effects of oily fish intake on bone health are inconsistent. This study shows that consumption of ≥ 5.2 oily fish...
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Gluten-free foods are expensive and nutritionally imbalanced than their gluten-containing counterparts
ObjectivesNutritional quality of gluten-free (GF) food products is very important, as patients with celiac disease consume these products for...
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Yeast cell as a potential microcapsule of bioactive compounds: an overview
Bioactiv compounds have long been noted for their positive benefits to human health. They have antioxidant properties, provide several essential...
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The multidimensional benefits of eicosapentaenoic acid: from heart health to inflammatory control
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fatty fish and fish oil supplements. Over the past few decades, research has suggested...
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Unspoken Consequences of Structural Racism in the USA: Diabetes and COVID-19
ObjectivesBlack, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately impacted by the diabetes epidemic. This health inequity, aggravated...
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Effect of incorporating dietary fiber sources in bakery products on glycemic index and starch digestibility response: a review
Bakery products are eaten worldwide, and traditionally, they are prepared mainly based on wheat flour, fat, and sugar. It has a poor nutritional...
