Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 18, Issue 7, 2022

Background: Intravascular thrombosis and pulmonary fibrosis in COVID-19 patients with pneumonia are significantly associated with the severity of the disease. Vitamin K is known to balance the coagulation mechanisms and also prevent calcification and fibrosis of the extrahepatic soft tissues. This narrative review focuses on the role of vitamin K as a linking factor for thrombotic as well as pulmonary complications of COVID-19. Read More

Background: One of the oldest known edible fruits, the pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), is now widely consumed worldwide. Its fruits and seed are rich in many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, and the scientific interest in this plant has been constantly growing in recent years. Introduction: Pomegranate fruit and its juice have been shown to have health benefits relating to their antioxidant and anti-inflammator Read More

Background: Medicinal plants and natural feed additives are the most important alternatives in animal production, especially in broiler production. Objective: In this mini-review article, some important medicinal herbs and plants with positive effects on organic broiler production have been highlighted. Methods: A literature search was conducted using Science Direct, Google, Google Scholar, Springer, Medline, and PubMed. Read More

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of pathologies that involve heart and blood vessel disorders and are considered the main cause of death in the world. Epidemiological studies have shown the association between low vitamin D (VD) levels and CVD. This vitamin, in addition to acting on bone metabolism, plays a role in modulating the cardiovascular system. Objective: The present study assesses the Read More

Background: Reducing fat intake is a major focus of most dietary recommendations aiming to prevent chronic diseases. Thus, this study aimed to summarize community-based interventions for reducing fat consumption among healthy people. Materials and Methods: According to PRISMA guidelines, in this systematic review and metaanalysis, databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web Read More

Background: Solving health issues needs accurate and significant information regarding food consumption. Recently, data analysis and communication have provided outstanding and robust approaches to fulfill the necessity of scientific information and help in decisionmaking in many fields. Many evidence has reported that with little information, better decisions could be achieved. Objective: This research aimed Read More

Aim: The aim of this research was to help stunted adolescents improve their nutritional status. Background: Stunting is a leading global nutritional problem, especially in developing countries such as Indonesia. This was a longitudinal panel study in the SMP Negeri 3 Pekanbaru Riau Province Junior High School in Indonesia. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the impact of calcium and phosphorus suppleme Read More