Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 18, Issue 6, 2022

Background: Functional Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is a term that refers to a range of disease conditions involving chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and lactose intolerance. Statistical reports have documented >40% of the world's population is being afflicted by functional GI disorders. Consequences of frequent intake of antibiotics include mortality of gut microflora, Read More

Recently, edible coatings or films have gained significant importance in fruit and vegetable preservation. This review summarises edible coatings, the classification of coating materials, formulation procedures, and the benefits of active edible coating. Studies reported that edible coating or films from natural resources benefit the consumer as well as the environment. In general, edible coatings or films are a combination of Read More

This study is a narrative review that aims to address the conceptual, characteristic, pathophysiological, and mechanistic aspects that define the profile of metabolic syndrome and chronic kidney disease. The objective was to investigate current knowledge and elucidate, through discussions on the topic, the main interrelated paths. This review was carried out unsystematically, from March to May 2020, by means of a survey Read More

Insulin resistance is an elemental facet of the etiology of diabetes mellitus and the principal relating factor between obesity and diabetes. Oxidative stress, lipotoxicity, inflammation, and receptor dysfunction are the underlying determinants of insulin resistance commencement in metabolic illnesses. ppar-γ is a nuclear transcription factor whose activation or inhibition directly influences insulin resistance and controls glucose Read More

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are the ailments of the digestive tract that affect its function, including digestion, absorption, and excretion. The dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract may occur due to infections by bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Peptic ulcer disease is a gastrointestinal tract disorder of the stomach and duodenum associated with infection of Helicobacter pylori. Helicobacter pylori is regarded as the worl Read More

Background: The whole plant of Boerhaavia diffusa L. (BD) has wide ethnomedicinal and ethnopharmacological applications. It is a versatile medicinal herb with tremendous antioxidant potential, used commonly in Asian and African countries for a variety of Ayurvedic formulations as a “Rasayan” or Rejuvenator. Objective: This paper is aimed at providing an extensive study of the phytochemistry and pharmacology of B Read More

Background: Protium serratum Engl (Indian red pear) and Artocarpus chama Buch.- Ham (wild jackfruit) are typical wild edible fruits that have a wide range of folk medicinal properties. Objectives: Our present study deals with the exploration of nutritional value, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic content present in Protium serratum Engl and Artocarpus chama Buch.-Ham fruits. Methods: The soxhlet apparatus was used t Read More

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder mainly characterized by hyperglycemia, causes the damage of various organs, including the eyes, liver, kidney and heart. It is evident that diet plays a key role in the management of DM. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Zn and Mg supplemented diets as an adjuvant therapy with glibenclamide on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Me Read More