Editorial Material
Chemistry, Applied
Jingxiang Shu, David Julian McClements, Shunjing Luo, Jiangping Ye, Chengmei Liu
Summary: This study compared the properties of alginate-based emulsion gels formed by internal and external gelation methods. Results showed that emulsion gels formed by internal gelation had smaller droplets, higher hardness, water holding capacity, and freeze-thaw stability. Additionally, internal gelation resulted in slightly higher lycopene bioaccessibility (36.1% compared to 33.4% with external gelation). These findings are important for optimizing the design and fabrication of emulsion gels as delivery systems for nutraceuticals in the food industry.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Esmaeel Charpashlo, Behrouz Ghorani, Mohebbat Mohebbi
Summary: Electrospinning was used to design a multilayer sandwich structure to enhance the bioaccessibility of lycopene in the small intestine. The encapsulation efficiencies of lycopene in the sandwich samples were high and the release behavior exhibited Fickian diffusion characteristics.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Juan Antonio Nieto, Laura Soriano-Romani, Lidia Tomas-Cobos, Lalit Sharma, Tanja Budde
Summary: The study found that the functionalized Calcium salt based on modified Ca carbonate and hydroxyapatite showed good bioaccessibility and bioavailability. FCC demonstrated higher calcium solubility in the intestinal media, leading to higher bioavailability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chao Wang, Yinxin Fu, Yi Cao, Jialu Huang, Hongyi Lin, Peiyi Shen, David Julian McClements, Lingyu Han, Tiantian Zhao, Xiaoxuan Yan, Qian Li
Summary: This study developed a new excipient emulsion containing dark tea polysaccharides to enhance the bio-accessibility of lycopene in tomatoes. The addition of tea polysaccharides increased the antioxidant activity and physical stability of the emulsion. Tea polysaccharides also improved lipid digestion and reduced carotenoid oxidation, leading to a significant increase in lycopene bioaccessibility.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Fereidoon Shahidi, Yao Pan
Summary: Consuming phytochemical-rich foods has health benefits, but their bioaccessibility is low when consumed with the food matrix. The complex interactions within the food matrix affect the absorption of phytochemicals. Modifying the food matrix design and processing techniques can enhance the bioaccessibility of phytochemicals in the diet.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irene Dini, Luana Izzo, Giulia Graziani, Alberto Ritieni
Summary: Italian gastronomy, especially pizza, has gained worldwide fame for its excellent taste and health benefits. A study has shown that Pizza Napoletana marinara has higher antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility, and content of polyphenols and lycopene than other similar pizzas, showcasing its nutritional importance and nutraceutical potential as a rich source of bio-accessible antioxidants.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Siluana Katia Tischer Seraglio, Mayara Schulz, Luciano Valdemiro Gonzaga, Roseane Fett, Ana Carolina Oliveira Costa
Summary: Research indicated that the impact of honey components and their bioactivity on the human body is influenced by factors such as individual digestion conditions, with changes in honey components post-digestion potentially altering bioavailability and physiological functions. This review summarized the effects of digestion on honey compounds and discussed their biological activities.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao Song, Longxiang Fang, Guijie Hao, Luchang Xing, Limin Fan, Gengdong Hu, Liping Qiu, Jinglong Song, Shunlong Meng, Yuwei Xie, John P. Giesy
Summary: The study analyzed the presence of sulfonamides, quinolones, and fatty acids in Chinese mitten crab samples. The concentration of enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, typical antimicrobials, was found to be high. However, the risk-benefit assessment showed that the risks of antimicrobials in crabs were lower due to the high proportion of essential fatty acids present. Ignoring the bioaccessible fraction of antimicrobials in crabs may overestimate the risks of dietary exposure.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xin Liu, Hu Zhang, Yimei Tian, Min Fang, Lin Xu, Qiao Wang, Jingguang Li, Haitao Shen, Yongning Wu, Zhiyong Gong
Summary: The study found that moisture, fiber, and fat in foods are critical factors affecting perchlorate bioavailability, and that in vitro bioavailability results can potentially estimate the in vivo situation, providing insights into reducing uncertainty in perchlorate dietary exposure risk assessment.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fei-Fei Xu, Jia Song, Yue-Qi Li, Yue-Fei Lai, Jun Lin, Jia-Liang Pan, Hui-Qin Chi, Yan Wang, Zi-Yin Li, Gao-Qiang Zhang, Zhan-Fan Cai, Xu-Xia Liang, An-De Ma, Chu-Ting Tan, Wei-Liang Wu, Xing-Fen Yang
Summary: This study assessed the dietary exposure of local residents from a high-level environmental Cd region by introducing the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of Cd in major local harvests. The results showed a potential health risk for people with high consumption of rice from high-level Cd zones.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daojiu Zhang, Huibin Chen, Ledao Zhang, Ji-Li-Te Wang, Steve W. Cui, Mingchun Wang, Ji Kang, Biao Wang, Hao Wang
Summary: This research aims to improve the stability and bioaccessibility of lycopene by preparing capsules emulsion using different components. The stability and molecular structure of the emulsion with conjugates were analyzed, and the addition of conjugates improved the stability and bioaccessibility of lycopene.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Alice Laurora, Jon-Paul Bingham, Mahesha M. Poojary, Marisa M. Wall, Kacie K. H. Y. Ho
Summary: This study examined the content and bioaccessibility of carotenoids in papaya cultivars from different locations, revealing the impact of variety and geographical factors on these compounds.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Trine B. Andersen, Briardo Llorente, Luca Morelli, Salvador Torres-Montilla, Guillermo Bordanaba-Florit, Fausto A. Espinosa, Maria Rosa Rodriguez-Goberna, Narciso Campos, Begona Olmedilla-Alonso, Manuel J. Llansola-Portoles, Andrew A. Pascal, Manuel Rodriguez-Concepcion
Summary: Engineering carotenoid biosynthesis outside the chloroplast can boost carotenoid levels in leaves and enhance antioxidant capacity, with the potential for biofortification of leafy vegetables like lettuce.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Senem Kamiloglu, Merve Tomas, Tugba Ozdal, Esra Capanoglu
Summary: This review summarizes the current findings on the influence of co-ingestion of flavonoids with other macro- and micro-constituents in foods. Studies suggest that proteins, dietary fiber, and minerals may have disadvantageous impact on the bioavailability of flavonoids, while lipids, digestible carbohydrates, vitamins, alkaloids, carotenoids and other flavonoids are likely to improve flavonoid bioavailability. Further exploration of the interaction of flavonoids with food matrix components is needed to ensure utmost positive health effects for humans.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Meysam Komijani, Mohebbat Mohebbi, Behrouz Ghorani
Summary: In this study, tri-layered nanofibers were used to enhance the bioaccessibility of lycopene. The optimal nanofiber for trapping lycopene was obtained with a BSG to PVA ratio of 70:30. The encapsulation efficiency of lycopene was in the range of 81.7-92.26%. The thermal resistance of lycopene was improved in the tri-layered nanofibers.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Maria Barneze Costa, Raghavendra Lakshmana Shetty Hallur, David Rafael Abreu Reyes Postdoc, Juliana Ferreira Floriano Postdoc, Maria Antonieta de Barros Leite Carvalhaes, Helio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes, Luis Sobrevia, Paola Valero, Angelica Mercia Pascon Barbosa, Marilza Cunha Vieira Rudge
Summary: This study aimed to assess maternal dietary intake patterns, anthropometric measures, and biochemical markers in women with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence. The results showed that pregnant women in the gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence group had higher body mass index, arm circumference, and triceps skinfold than the other groups, indicating an obesogenic maternal environment. Significant differences in dietary food intake were also observed. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-specific urinary incontinence to address obesity and micronutrient deficiencies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aikaterina Vasileiou, Dominique Searle, Sofus C. Larsen, Faidon Magkos, Graham Horgan, R. James Stubbs, Ines Santos, Antonio L. Palmeira, Berit L. Heitmann
Summary: The study compared self-reported total energy intake with total energy expenditure estimated from Fitbit Charge 2 algorithms. The results showed that self-reported energy intake was generally lower than energy expenditure, and the degree of underestimation varied among different populations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ziya Erokay Metin, Ozge Mengi Celik, Nevra Koc
Summary: This study demonstrates a significant relationship between climate change awareness and sustainable and healthy eating behaviors as well as adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carolline Santos Miranda, Flavia Maria Silva-Veiga, Daiana Araujo Santana-Oliveira, Isabela Macedo Lopes Vasques-Monteiro, Julio Beltrame Daleprane, Vanessa Souza-Mello
Summary: This study investigates the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) activation on thermogenic pathways and mitochondrial metabolism in mouse adipose tissue. The results show that activation of PPARa and dual PPARa/y can reduce body mass, mitigate insulin resistance, and induce browning in white adipose tissue. Preserved mitochondrial metabolism emerges as a potential target for obesity treatment using PPAR agonists, with possible clinical applications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qi Ren, Hao-Fan Wu, Ding-Ye Yu, Feng-Min Zhang, Zi-Le Shen, Guo-Wei Huang, Feng Lin, Wei-Zhe Chen, Zhen Yu
Summary: The study aimed to develop a nomogram incorporating preoperative factors for predicting low skeletal muscle mass index and low skeletal muscle radiodensity. The models were calibrated and assessed for their predictive ability using training and validation cohorts, and the clinical usefulness was evaluated using decision curve analysis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruben Castillo-Ortega, Juan Vega-Vargas, Samuel Duran-Aguero
Summary: This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with type 1 diabetes experienced decreased adherence to diabetes care, leading to an increase in HbA1c levels, BMI, impaired linear growth, and more hospitalizations. The shift to telemedicine as the main healthcare service also had significant effects on diabetes management.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yi-Hsiu Chen, Jung-An Lin, Jiun-Rong Chen, Ya-Ling Chen, Suh-Ching Yang
Summary: Regular nutrition consultations have been shown to have significant effects on reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially for individuals with obesity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jacinta Winderlich, Bridget Little, Felix Oberender, Tessa Bollard, Tamara Farrell, Samantha Jenkins, Emma Landorf, Andrea McCall, Jessica Menzies, Katie O. ' Brien, Carla Rowe, Kirsten Sim, Melanie van der Wilk, Jemma Woodgate, Eldho Paul, Andrew A. Udy, Emma J. Ridley
Summary: The study aims to describe nutrition provision in Australian and New Zealand pediatric intensive care units, assess the adequacy of enteral nutrition, and evaluate the methods for estimating energy and protein requirements.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xi Zhang, Jia-Xin Huang, Meng Tang, Qi Zhang, Li Deng, Chun-Hua Song, Wei Li, Han-Ping Shi, Ming-Hua Cong
Summary: The study found that the modified Controlling Nutritional Status system, which includes C-reactive protein as an inflammatory parameter, is more accurate than the traditional system in predicting the survival of patients with cancer cachexia. High Controlling Nutritional Status and modified Controlling Nutritional Status are both independent risk factors for survival and have a negative impact on survival in patients with advanced-stage cancers, such as esophagogastric and colorectal cancer.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolien Dams, Gregory R. A. De Meyer, Rita Jacobs, Tom Schepens, Stany Perkisas, Greta Moorkens, Philippe Jorens
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the development of muscle atrophy in COVID-19 intensive care unit patients and its relationship with hospital outcomes. The results showed that the difference in muscle thickness was linked to the outcome, with the best survival observed in the group with stable muscle thickness.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bruna Clemente Cota, Mariana de Santis Filgueiras, Patricia Feliciano Pereira, Leidjaira Lopes Juvanhol, Juliana Farias de Novaes
Summary: This study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) and a diet consisting of high proinflammatory foods were associated with the normal-weight obesity (NWO) phenotype in children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Nogueira da Cruz Silveira, Cleber Lopes Campelo, Antonio Luis Rodrigues da Costa, Patricia Maria Abreu Machado, Ana Karina Teixeira da Cunha Franca, Alcione Miranda dos Santos
Summary: This psychometric study proposed a scale for estimating the consumption of ultra processed foods using item response theory. The study used data from a representative sample of 2515 adolescents aged 18 and 19 from Brazilian Birth Cohorts Consortium. The findings demonstrated that the proposed scale can accurately estimate the consumption of ultra processed foods and is correlated with latent traits related to food consumption.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dehao Yang, Jiaqi Huang, Jingyu Hu, Minyue Zhang, Haobo Xie, Yilin Chen, Yining Jin, Zerui Jiang, Yanchu Wang, Jinrong Zhu, Xin Lu, Siqi Chen, Yiyun Weng, Guangyong Chen
Summary: This study investigates the association between malnutrition and 6-month outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients with or without intravenous thrombolysis. The results show a significant association between malnutrition and poor functional outcome.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ainoa Cristina de Oliveira Candido, Felipe Silva Neves, Vanessa Sequeira Fontes, Adriana Soares Torres Melo, Eliane Rodrigues de Faria, Michele Pereira Netto, Renata Maria Souza Oliveira, George Luiz Lins Machado-Coelho, Ana Paula Carlos Candido
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of breakfast consumption and its associations with the consumption of food at different degrees of industrial processing and with overweight indicators in Brazilian adolescents. The results showed that 20% of adolescents skipped breakfast and 46% of their caloric intake came from ultra-processed foods. Skipping breakfast was associated with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, higher BMI-for-age, and higher body fat percentage.