Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 19, Issue 2, 2023

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is known as the leading cause of chronic liver disease in both children and adults. Increasing evidence suggests that dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota plays a key role in the regulation of various metabolic and inflammatory pathways, which may result in the development of NAFLD. When normal liver physiology is impaired, gut-derived factors may lead to increased tissue damage Read More

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a heterogeneous group of Gram-positive bacteria found in various ecological niches: fermented and non-fermented foods, the intestinal tract and vagina of humans and animals, and the environment. They are microorganisms used as probiotics, food supplements, and fermentates due to their characteristics of fermentation and safety status. LAB are responsible for the sensory and sh Read More

Background: Obesity is a prominent disorder that has a drastic effect on lots of individuals. It is a consequence of non-equilibrium in the energy expenditure and intake of energy, while other etiological factors can be genetic, epigenetic, and physiological. Objective: The aim is to explore the multiple aspects reported for its management based on controlled metabolic approaches as well as surgical approaches. Results: It has Read More

Background: Despite, being known as the sunshine vitamin, there is a widespread deficiency of vitamin D. Mushrooms upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiations can synthesize vitamin D2 due to the presence of its precursor, ergosterol. The most common mushroom to be consumed worldwide is the button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). These mushrooms possess a high nutritional value and have many therapeutic benefits. Ob Read More

Holy Qur’an and Al-Hadith said that halal food was an important part of Muslims. Regulation of halal foods intended for the safeguard of Muslims lives. Some prohibited things can present various problems. So, halal products can be good choice for the long-term future. This review explains the basis of halal products analysis and the use of FTIR as one of the methods for halal products analysis. The basis of the halal analysis Read More

Background: In several studies, Vitamin D supplementation was found useful against the highly infectious SARS-CoV-2 to reduce the mortality rate and severity of its infection. Viral replication was also found to be affected negatively by vitamin D administration. Objective: The literature was reviewed with an aim to evaluate the efficacy of the therapeutic approach of nutrition involving intervention of Vitamin D towards decre Read More

Background: Maternal nutritional factors play a significant role in maternal glucose and fatty acid transfer across the placenta and contribute to further enhancing fetal growth and also increasing the risk of fetal macrosomia. Objective: This review aims to provide the effects of placental transfer of maternal fatty acids and glucose on fetal macrosomia, and also highlights the maternal nutritional interventions to prevent f Read More

Different formulations of ashwagandha have been utilized for the treatment of neurological disorders. The present manuscript aimed to discuss various roles of Withania somnifera, (ashwagandha) in the treatment of neurological disorders. In the literature, several neuroprotective phytoconstituents of ashwagandha have been reported, with important pharmacological effects on neurological and brain disorders suc Read More

The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra species (liquorice or licorice), a flowering plant of the bean family Fabaceae, is of utmost importance as it contains glycyrrhizin, an important antiviral compound along with other significant phytoconstituents like glycyrrhetinic acid, glabrin A&B, triterpene sterols, isoflavones, and many more. Glycyrrhiza glabra has been recognized for its ethnopharmacological values since time immemorial, as it e Read More

Background and Objectives: Being highly consumed by the population for nutritional purposes, the monitoring of radionuclides in milk represents a very important task for the protection of human health. The present paper reports the results of an investigation aimed at determining the natural and anthropogenic radioactivity content in milk and assessing the radiological health risks due to its ingestion. Methods: Liquid for infant Read More

Background: The Ketogenic diet has gained popularity, especially among college students in the past few years, mainly as a strategy for fast weight losse, but due to lack of appropriate knowledge of ketogenic diets plans might affect their overall health. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate knowledge and perception about ketogenic diet among students of three different faculties of Northern Border University, Ar Read More

Aims: This work aimed to develop a functional powder from kinnow peel extract, which could be proposed as a novel ingredient in the formulation of functional foods. Methods: The extract was spray-dried using different proportions (0, 15, 30 and 45 %) of encapsulating agents (maltodextrin and whey protein concentrate (WPC) at two different inlet air temperatures of 145 and 155 °C). The developed powder was examined fo Read More