Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Brian Eduardo Rangel-Torres, Isui Abril Garcia-Montoya, Alejandra Rodriguez-Tadeo, Florinda Jimenez-Vega
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of incorporating Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic) and inulin (prebiotic) into the diet on obesity markers in a murine model. The results showed improvements in biochemical markers and a reduction in fat mass index with the treatment. Additionally, the treatment induced the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism and anti-inflammatory cytokines, contributing to the reduction of high glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels caused by obesity.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Waqas Ahmed, Sanaullah Iqbal, Mavra Javed, Summer Rashid, Iahtisham-ul-Haq
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that prebiotics may help reduce iron deficiency anemia by promoting fermentation by gut microbiota and increasing the absorption of iron. However, further research is needed to establish this connection.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Joana Charlot Pohlentz, Nicole Gallala, Konrad Kosciow, Marcel Hoevels
Summary: This study investigates the prebiotic properties of inulin- and levan-based fructans and their effects on the gut microbiota. The results showed that the majority of strains isolated from probiotic products or yogurts responded positively to prebiotic treatment. Additionally, the consumption rate of fructans was influenced by their degree of polymerization and specific components.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Franka Neumer, Orenci Urraca, Joaquin Alonso, Jesus Palencia, Vicente Varea, Stephan Theis, Maria Rodriguez-Palmero, Jose Antonio Moreno-Munoz, Francisco Guarner, Gigi Veereman, Yvan Vandenplas, Cristina Campoy
Summary: This study demonstrates that supplementation with inulin-type prebiotic oligosaccharides in infant formula during the first year of life can beneficially modulate the infant gut microbiota towards higher Bifidobacterium levels and reduce the duration of infections.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jori Fuhren, Markus Schwalbe, Christiane Rosch, Reindert Nijland, Michiel Wels, Henk A. Schols, Michiel Kleerebezem
Summary: Synbiotics are food supplements that combine probiotics and prebiotics to synergistically elicit health benefits in the consumer. Inulin supplementation significantly enhances the intestinal delivery of L. plantarum Lp900, but this effect strongly depends on calcium levels in the diet.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
He Liu, Yan Liu, Feier Hao, Bo Li, Yipeng Cong
Summary: This study investigated the difference in faecal metabolites after feeding inulin in zoo Baird's tapirs. The results showed significant alterations in faecal metabolites and metabolic pathways compared to the control group, with the amount of differential metabolites and metabolic pathways increasing over time. It was found that tryptophan and purine metabolism were relevant to the important metabolic pathways of the metabolite differences.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fereshteh Ansari, Tatiana Colombo Pimentel, Hadi Pourjafar, Salam A. Ibrahim, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: The addition of prebiotics to bread is an important way to improve its technology and functional properties. This study investigated the effects of different prebiotics on wheat flour, dough, and bread properties. It was found that resistant starch had the strongest positive effect on dough development and overall bread quality.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Davood Mirzaei, Ahmad Pedram Nia, Mahdi Jalali
Summary: The study found that inulin and date syrup in ketchup can affect its physicochemical, sensorial, and microbial properties. The addition of inulin and date syrup will have different effects on the taste, color, and microbial properties of ketchup. Using the optimal combination of inulin and date syrup can effectively affect the formula of ketchup.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rahele Ziaei, Zahra Shahshahan, Hatav Ghasemi-Tehrani, Zahra Heidari, Reza Ghiasvand
Summary: This study investigated the effects of inulin-type fructans (ITFs) with different degrees of polymerization on markers of inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in PCOS patients. The results showed that supplementation with long-chain ITFs had favorable effects on the inflammatory status among PCOS patients.
CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Peter P. J. Jackson, Anisha Wijeyesekera, Claire M. Williams, Stephan Theis, Jessica van Harsselaar, Robert A. Rastall
Summary: This study demonstrates the beneficial effects of oligofructose and a combination of oligofructose/2'fucosyllactose on both microbial composition and mood state parameters. Oligofructose and the combination intervention outperformed 2'fucosyllactose and maltodextrin in improving several mood state parameters.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peter Philip James Jackson, Anisha Wijeyesekera, Stephan Theis, Jessica van Harsselaar, Robert Adrian Rastall
Summary: Food matrices, resulting from interactions between compounds and processing parameters, can affect the structure and bioavailability of potentially beneficial compounds. This review explores whether the food matrix impacts the prebiotic efficacy of inulin-type fructans. The hypothesis is that other ingredients in food may alter the prebiotic effect.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Faezeh Mohammadi, Ameneh Shiri, Sima Tahmouzi, Neda Mollakhalili-Meybodi, Amene Nematollahi
Summary: Inulin plays an important role in bread production due to its dual function, but its stability is influenced by formulation components, fermentation type, and baking process.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuemei Zhou, Shixu Wang, Chongchong Xu, Jiaolin Li, Hongyan Liu, Lin He, Shurong Zhong, Kuan Li
Summary: As a recognized prebiotic, inulin has become increasingly popular in the food industry for its health-promoting properties. It is a non-digestible and fermentable carbohydrate that is used not just as a food supplement but also for the treatment of various diseases. This article reviews the application of inulin in the food industry and its physiological function. Additionally, it explores the potential of inulin in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and mental illness, providing a theoretical basis for its joint development in the food industry and medical applications.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sonia Croci, Lina Ilaras D'Apolito, Valeria Gasperi, Maria Valeria Catani, Isabella Savini
Summary: This passage discusses the relationship between metabolic syndrome and gut microbiota, indicating that dysbiosis may play a role in the pathogenesis of various chronic diseases; certain metabolites derived from microorganisms can trigger subclinical inflammatory processes related to MetS.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cassie M. Mitchell, Brenda M. Davy, Monica A. Ponder, Ryan P. McMillan, Michael D. Hughes, Matthew W. Hulver, Andrew P. Neilson, Kevin P. Davy
Summary: This proof-of-concept trial aimed to assess the efficacy of inulin supplementation in improving glucose metabolism and reducing the risk of T2D. The trial found that inulin supplementation led to a decrease in fasting insulin and HOMA-IR levels, as well as an increase in Bifidobacteria in the gut. However, despite the increase in gut bacteria, inulin supplementation did not improve peripheral insulin sensitivity, questioning the necessity for larger investigations in this population.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Sara Kophamel, Bjorn Illing, Ellen Ariel, Morgan Difalco, Lee F. Skerratt, Mark Hamann, Leigh C. Ward, Diana Mendez, Suzanne L. Munns
Summary: Wildlife health assessments are important for identifying populations at risk, but there are gaps in international collaboration and research on countries with high biodiversity. Recommendations include following assessment protocols, using adequate sample sizes, and integrating physiological and ecological understanding into species conservation planning.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Grace L. Rose, Morgan J. Farley, Gary J. Slater, Leigh C. Ward, Tina L. Skinner, Shelley E. Keating, Mia A. Schaumberg
Summary: The study found that the technical and biological precision errors of body composition measurement techniques were generally low, with all measurements meeting acceptable error limits. Techniques for FFM showed good technical precision, while for FM, most techniques were comparable to the best rating method, except for air displacement plethysmography.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Raquel D. Langer, Sofus C. Larsen, Leigh C. Ward, Berit L. Heitmann
Summary: In a healthy Danish subpopulation, lower PhA values were associated with a higher incidence of CVD over 24 years, particularly among women. This suggests that PhA may be a useful additional index in predicting CVD, but further studies are needed to confirm these results.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaz Lyons-Reid, Leigh C. Ward, Mya-Thway Tint, Timothy Kenealy, Keith M. Godfrey, Shiao-Yng Chan, Wayne S. Cutfield
Summary: Bioelectrical impedance techniques are useful tools for assessing body composition, with position affecting measurements in children. Parameters related to body composition show minor differences between supine and standing positions, with fasting and voiding having no significant impact on measurements. Equations have been developed to allow accurate combination of standing and supine bioimpedance measurements in young children.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Grace L. Rose, Morgan J. Farley, Leigh C. Ward, Gary J. Slater, Tina L. Skinner, Shelley E. Keating, Mia A. Schaumberg
Summary: This study investigated the accuracy of various body composition techniques compared to the reference 4-compartment (4C-R) model. It found that only the 3C-R and 4C-R equations were acceptable for individual measurement, while all techniques reached equivalency to the 4C-R model for fat-free mass (FFM). Sex and age had minimal influence on accuracy. For group estimates, any technique could be used for FFM, but incorporating total body water (TBW) measurement was necessary for accurate measurement of fat mass (FM).
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Leigh C. Ward, Louise A. Koelmeyer, Emma Moloney
Summary: This study explored the utility of bioelectrical impedance parameters in staging breast cancer-related lymphedema through hierarchical agglomerative cluster analysis. The cluster analysis of impedance data could potentially serve as a useful adjunct objective assessment for staging lymphedema by grouping patients with similar impedance characteristics.
LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Leigh C. Ward, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Jaz Lyons-Reid, Mya T. Tint
Summary: This study aims to investigate the variation in body proportion factor (K (B)) across individuals and develop a method for individualized estimation. Using publicly available body dimension data, K (B) values were calculated and look-up tables were created. The results indicate that using individualized K (B) values can improve the accuracy of body composition prediction, particularly in individuals with smaller body habitus.
PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Leigh C. Ward
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fernanda Santos Thomaz, Yuen P. Tan, Craig M. Williams, Leigh C. Ward, Simon Worrall, Sunil K. Panchal
Summary: This study evaluated the content of 6-MSITC in hydroponically grown wasabi and its effects on rats fed with a high-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. Wasabi was found to reduce body weight, fat mass, plasma triglycerides, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose concentration.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy N. Nevin, Susan Urquhart, Sridhar S. Atresh, Timothy J. Geraghty, Elizabeth Walter, Elizabeth G. Ryan, Angela Vivanti, Leigh C. Ward, Ingrid J. Hickman
Summary: This study aimed to investigate resting energy expenditure during pressure injury surgical repair, compare it with available energy prediction equations, and explore the association between body composition and wound healing. The results showed that pressure injuries and surgical repair did not have an impact on resting energy expenditure, and the energy prediction equation incorporating fat-free mass performed the best. Although not statistically significant, clinically important differences in body composition were observed in individuals with wound breakdown.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Vaughan Keeley, Katie Riches, Leigh Ward, Peter J. Franks
Summary: This preliminary study evaluated the impact of different dosing protocols of pneumatic compression device (PCD) therapy on lymphedema patients. The results suggest that 1-hour daily PCD treatment may have potential benefits in reducing limb volume and extracellular fluid volume. Further research is needed to compare the treatment protocols and assess the differences over a longer study period using various measurement techniques.
LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Leigh C. Ward, Steven Brantlov
Summary: Measurement of phase angle using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) is popular for assessing cellular health, although the exact meaning of this term is not always clear. Current research often lacks understanding of the underlying biophysical models and mechanistic explanations. This review provides an understanding of the electrical models used to describe tissue properties, with emphasis on phase angle. The review also highlights practical concerns in measurement and the potential of bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) and simulation modeling.
REVIEWS IN ENDOCRINE & METABOLIC DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jaz Lyons-Reid, Leigh C. Ward, Jose G. B. Derraik, Mya Thway-Tint, Cathriona R. Monnard, J. Manuel Ramos Nieves, Benjamin B. Albert, Timothy Kenealy, Keith M. Godfrey, Shiao-Yng Chan, Wayne S. Cutfield
Summary: The lack of validated equations for bioimpedance measurements in preschool children limits their application in measuring body composition accurately.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sara Kophamel, Donna Rudd, Leigh C. Ward, Edith Shum, Ellen Ariel, Diana Mendez, Jemma Starling, Renee Mellers, Richard K. Burchell, Suzanne L. Munns
Summary: This study aimed to establish reference intervals (RIs) for blood parameters of green turtles using Bayesian modeling. The RIs were found to be comparable to previously published values and had narrower credible intervals. Most blood analytes did not vary significantly with foraging ground, body mass, or curved carapace length. However, length and body mass effects were observed for certain analytes, and significant differences between foraging grounds were found for several blood parameters. The derived RIs will be useful for future population health assessments and conservation efforts.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jaz Lyons-Reid, Jose G. B. Derraik, Leigh C. Ward, Mya-Thway Tint, Timothy Kenealy, Wayne S. Cutfield
Summary: Studies indicate that bioelectrical impedance analysis may predict body composition as well as other tools in young infants, but in younger infants, it may offer little benefit over anthropometry-based prediction equations.