Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 13, Issue 4, 2017

Introduction: Quercetin (QUER) is a bioactive phytochemical belonging to a large group of polyphenolic flavonoid substances and one of the most abundant flavonoids in the human diet. The antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity of QUER has been extensively investigated because of contradictory findings about its ability to protect mammalian cells from cytotoxicity. QUER is concomitant with mycotoxins in numerous f Read More

Background: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and age related neurodegenerative incurable disease, distinguished by loss of memory and cognitive impairments. The etiology of this disease is still not well defined. However, the typical pathological features that affect AD patients are amyloid plaques (Aβ), increased oxidative stress, neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) in neurons; another very important Read More

Background: Almonds are edible seeds of almond tree (Prunus dulcis) currently cultivated around the world in dry and temperate climates. Throughout history, they have been a source of energy, essential fatty acids, protein and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats and fiber that contribute to the hypocholesterolemic benefit from their consumption. On the other hand, al Read More

Background: Information on the bioavailability of the essential mineral Mg2+ is sparse. Objective/Method: Evaluation of the present knowledge on factors influencing the bioavailability and intestinal absorption of Mg2+. Results: Mg2+ is absorbed via a paracellular passive and a transcellular active pathway that involves TRPM6/7 channel proteins. The bioavailability of Mg2+ varies within a broad range, depending on the dose, Read More

Background: Plants are the primary source of various types of edible products, of which fruits form a major class. Several fruits are being used all over the world for edible as well as medicinal purposes. Based on the place of origin and preferred climatic conditions, fruits are being classified broadly to temperate and tropical fruits. Kerala, a southern state in India, which is also known as “god's own country” because of its pec Read More

Background: Nutritional surveys focused on anthropometric measurements and gene profiles may present early predictors for atherosclerosis. Since lysosomal lipid entrance system is effectively related to the lysosomal membrane LAMP-1/-2 proteins thus the aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between their gene expression levels and anthropometric measurements. Methods: A total of 126 healthy volu Read More

Background: The use of pseudocereals is of great nutritional interest because of their peculiar chemical composition and other components found in these grains. Pseudocereals are significant sources of various bioactive components including phytosterols, polyphenols, saponins, fagopyritols and certain essential minerals but some of them are unavailable because of the presence of some anti-nutrients such as tannins and ph Read More

Background: Vinegar could be counted as one of the oldest acetic acid diluted solution products among the history. It can be produced by various fermentation methods using any sugary substrate, especially fermented fruit juice. Due to the presence of many kinds of compounds which formed in the fermentation process, the final vinegar products could show unique functions. The aim of current study was to produce a new typ Read More

Background: Milk and milk products are a major source of dietary cholesterol. Beta Cyclodextrin (βCD) has emerged as one of the most preferred cholesterol removal aids. The literature demonstrates a number of studies that explains the methodology for cholesterol removal from dairy products. In this review, the characteristics of β CD and practical aspects of utilizing this compound as a processing aid to remove chole Read More

Background: A new vegetable cultivated in North Iran (Guilan and Mazandaran) is Cucurbita pepo. C. pepo peel is often removed from the fruit before use. Thus, antioxidant activity of C. pepo peel could be an interesting topic for research. Methods: In this research, antioxidative activity of peels from C. pepo cultivated in Behshar and Amol areas (in Mazandaran province, Iran) was investigated. For this purpose, water-ethan Read More