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Food Science & Technology
Theresa Saenger, Florian Hubner, Viktoria Lindemann, Kristina Ganswind, Hans-Ulrich Humpf
Summary: This study aimed to differentiate between low, medium, and high intake of orange juice through urinary biomarkers, with proline betaine identified as the most promising long-term biomarker. Hesperetin and naringenin were also found to be short-term biomarkers, while synephrine sulfate showed fast changes. In contrast, phloretin did not show a clear correlation with orange juice consumption.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sanja Grubisic, Marija Kristic, Miroslav Lisjak, Katarina Miskovic Spoljaric, Sonja Petrovic, Sonja Vila, Andrijana Rebekic
Summary: This research evaluated the effect of adding wheatgrass juice to other juices on the concentrations of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidant activity. The results showed that wheatgrass juice had higher concentrations of minerals and total phenolic content, and it could improve the nutritional value of other juices.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Abrar M. Babateen, Oliver M. Shannon, Gerard M. O'Brien, Edward Okello, Anmar A. Khan, Sofia Rubele, Emma Wightman, Ellen Smith, Nicholas McMahon, Dilara Olgacer, Christina Koehl, William Fostier, Ines Mendes, David Kennedy, John C. Mathers, Mario Siervo
Summary: The study found that prolonged consumption of beetroot juice is feasible in older overweight and obese adults, leading to increased nitric oxide production and improved health outcomes. Compliance with the interventions was high, indicating potential benefits of nitrate-rich foods on vascular and brain functions.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Caterina Meneghini, Claudia Bianco, Francesco Galanti, Valentina Tamburelli, Alessandro Dal Lago, Emanuele Licata, Mariagrazia Gallo, Cristina Fabiani, Roberta Corno, Donatella Miriello, Rocco Rago
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients can improve weight, hormonal, and metabolic parameters by adopting a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) or Mediterranean diet (MD). VLCKD has better effects on BMI, body circumference, and hormone index compared to MD, and can reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
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Chemistry, Applied
Carolina P. C. Martins, Rodrigo N. Cavalcanti, Tatiana S. F. Cardozo, Silvia M. Couto, Jonas T. Guimara, Celso F. Balthazar, Ramon S. Rocha, Tatiana C. Pimentel, Monica Q. Freitas, Renata S. L. Raices, Marcia C. Silva, Erick. A. Esmerino, Daniel Granato, Adriano G. Cruz
Summary: The study demonstrated that microwave heating has a significant impact on the quality of orange juice-milk beverages. Compared to conventional pasteurization, microwave-heated OJMB showed better retention of bioactive compounds, making it a potential alternative to pasteurization.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vinicius Cooper Capetini, Bruna J. Quintanilha, Dalila Cunha de Oliveira, Alessandra Harumi Nishioka, Luciene Assaf de Matos, Ludmila Rodrigues Pinto Ferreira, Frederico Moraes Ferreira, Geni Rodrigues Sampaio, Neuza Mariko Aymoto Hassimotto, Franco Maria Lajolo, Ricardo Ambrosio Fock, Marcelo Macedo Rogero
Summary: Long-term consumption of blood orange juice has an impact on the inflammatory response and miRNA expression pattern in overweight women. Blood orange juice intake increased the expression of miR-144-3p in plasma, as well as miR-424-5p, miR-144-3p, and miR-130b-3p in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Conversely, it decreased the expression of let-7f-5p and miR-126-3p in PBMC. This intake also increased vitamin C consumption and the pJNK/JNK ratio, while decreasing the expression of IL6 mRNA and NF Kappa B protein.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Ana Karoline Ferreira Leite, Thatyane Vidal Fonteles, Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho, Francisca Andrea da Silva Oliveira, Sueli Rodrigues
Summary: This study assessed the digestion and fermentation of orange juice containing oligosaccharides and dextran. The results showed that oligosaccharides and dextran were resistant to digestion and the main metabolites produced during colonic fermentation were lactate and acetate. The orange juice also promoted the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria del Mar Camacho, Juan Jose Martinez-Lahuerta, Isabel Ustero, Eva Garcia-Martinez, Nuria Martinez-Navarrete
Summary: The reuse of food by-products is important for the planet's well-being. Investigating the potential use of orange juice powder by-product as a human food ingredient is an interesting challenge due to its high nutrient and bioactive compound content.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pamela M. da Silva, Eli Emanuel Esparza-Flores, Anike H. Virgili, Eliana W. de Menezes, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente, Lucas Dal Magro, Rafael C. Rodrigues
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different support matrices and active groups on the nutritional properties of orange juice after clarification. The results showed that immobilized enzyme on chitosan activated using genipin exhibited the highest catalytic activity and effectively reduced the turbidity of orange juice. The enzymatic treatment also maintained the natural sugar content, total soluble solids, and pH of the juice but caused color changes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anna Dzimitrowicz, Pawel Pohl, Magda Caban, Piotr Jamroz, Piotr Cyganowski, Mateusz Bykowski, Aleksandra Klimczak, Aleksandra Bielawska-Pohl
Summary: This research proposed a method for functionalizing orange juice using direct current atmospheric pressure glow discharge, which increased the concentration of certain substances and prolonged the shelf life of the juice. The treated juice showed no toxicity towards non-malignant cells, but exhibited cytotoxicity towards malignant cells, making it a potential alternative to untreated juice.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Haiyan Xu, Lingxing Feng, Wenjia Ba, Yuzhi Miao, Xiaoyan Wang, Fang Wang
Summary: The utilization of pomaces in Lactobacillus fermented orange juice increased the nutritional value, bioactive composition, and flavor volatiles. This study provides a novel approach to enhance the nutritional value of citrus juice using pomaces.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Xi Zhang, Jing-Hua Li, Qi Zhang, Qin-Qin Li, Kang-Ping Zhang, Meng Tang, Yi-Zhong Ge, Wei Li, Hong-Xia Xu, Zeng-Qing Guo, Han-Ping Shi
Summary: This large-scale retrospective cohort study demonstrated a negative correlation between prognostic nutritional index (PNI) levels and all-cause mortality in overweight and obese patients with cancer. An increase in PNI levels was significantly associated with reduced mortality risk in patients at risk of malnutrition and elderly patients.
JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
E. G. Kebebe, N. Ibrahim, R. White, K. Wittenberg, H. M. Aukema, T. A. McAllister, N. Riediger, G. Legesse, E. J. McGeough, K. Ominski
Summary: The objective of this study was to compare nutrient intake between red meat consumers and non-consumers, and evaluate the nutritional adequacy of consumers based on the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) in Canada. Statistically significant differences were found in nutrient intake between the two groups, with non-consumers having lower daily intake of protein, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, and zinc, and higher intake of dietary fiber, folate, and magnesium. Both consumers and non-consumers had inadequate intake of dietary energy, fiber, and calcium relative to RDA. Non-consumers were at higher risk of calcium, vitamin D, energy, and potassium inadequacy, while consumers were at higher risk of dietary fiber, vitamin A, and magnesium inadequacy.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wei-Yi Cheng, Wan-Ju Yeh, Jung Ko, Ya-Ling Huang, Hsin-Yi Yang
Summary: This study found that incorporating 60g of dehulled adlay into the diet may have beneficial effects on lipid profiles and inflammatory markers in overweight and obese individuals.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dilini Bopitiya, Milton T. W. Hearn, Jie Zhang, Louise E. Bennett
Summary: This study reports the levels of H2O2 in commercially manufactured orange juice (OJ) products. It found that the concentrations of H2O2 were significantly higher in processed OJ compared to fresh OJ. The levels of H2O2 were uncorrelated with storage time post-manufacture, and increased after opening, followed by a significant decrease after 24 hours. Ascorbic acid, total reducible substances, and total sugar were positively correlated with H2O2 levels, whereas total protein, fiber, and unsaturated fats were negatively correlated.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jostein Steene-Johannessen, Bjorge Herman Hansen, Knut Eirik Dalene, Elin Kolle, Kate Northstone, Niels Christian Moller, Anders Grontved, Niels Wedderkopp, Susi Kriemler, Angie S. Page, Jardena J. Puder, John J. Reilly, Luis B. Sardinha, Esther M. F. van Sluijs, Lars Bo Andersen, Hidde van der Ploeg, Wolfgang Ahrens, Claudia Flexeder, Marie Standl, Holger Shculz, Luis A. Moreno, Stefaan De Henauw, Nathalie Michels, Greet Cardon, Francisco B. Ortega, Jonatan Ruiz, Susana Aznar, Mikael Fogelholm, Andrew Decelis, Line Gronholt Olesen, Mads Fiil Hjorth, Rute Santos, Susana Vale, Lars Breum Christiansen, Russ Jago, Laura Basterfield, Christopher G. Owen, Claire M. Nightingale, Gabriele Eiben, Angela Polito, Fabio Lauria, Jeremy Vanhelst, Charalambos Hadjigeorgiou, Kenn Konstabel, Denes Molnar, Ole Sprengeler, Yannis Manios, Jaanus Harro, Anthony Kafatos, Sigmund Alfred Anderssen, Ulf Ekelund
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2020)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lorenzo Barnaba, Federica Intorre, Elena Azzini, Donatella Ciarapica, Eugenia Venneria, Maria Stella Foddai, Francesca Maiani, Anna Raguzzini, Angela Polito
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deirdre Timlin, Barbara Giannantoni, Jacqueline M. McCormack, Angela Polito, Donatella Ciarapica, Elena Azzini, Melanie Giles, Ellen E. A. Simpson
Summary: This study aimed to identify and compare components of the COM-B model influencing dietary behavior in individuals aged 40-55 in NI and Italy. Cultural differences were found in barriers and facilitators to adopting the MIND diet in both samples. Interventions are needed to increase capability, opportunity, and motivation for behavior change.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Javad Sharifi-Rad, Cristina Quispe, Shabnum Shaheen, Mohammed El Haouari, Elena Azzini, Monica Butnariu, Ioan Sarac, Marius Pentea, Karina Ramirez-Alarcon, Miquel Martorell, Manoj Kumar, Anca Oana Docea, Natalia Cruz-Martins, Daniela Calina
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of global mortality, with 17.9 million deaths per year. Plant extracts rich in flavonoids have gained interest for their anti-platelet and cardiovascular protective effects in treating heart-related issues. Flavonoids found in plant-based foods can prevent clot formation and alleviate the development of heart diseases.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Azzini, Anna Raguzzini, Angela Polito
Summary: Vitamin B-12 deficiency presents with diverse symptoms affecting multiple tissues and organs, making its diagnosis and investigation methods challenging; prompt therapy can easily achieve reversal of the deficiency; case reports contribute to in-depth research of this condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angela Polito, Lorenzo Barnaba, Donatella Ciarapica, Elena Azzini
Summary: Osteosarcopenia is a condition characterized by the co-occurrence of osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia, with various genetic, biochemical, mechanical, and lifestyle factors contributing to its pathogenesis. Inadequate nutritional status and reduced physical activity are key risk factors for osteosarcopenia. Clinical studies have shown associations between osteosarcopenia and frailty, falls, fractures, and certain non-communicable diseases. Exercise and proper nutrition are important strategies for preventing and treating osteosarcopenia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jules Morcel, Laurent Beghin, Nathalie Michels, Jeremy Vanhelst, Julien Labreuche, Elodie Drumez, Angela Polito, Marika Ferrari, Laura Censi, Dominique Deplanque, Maria Luisa Miguel-Berges, Thais De Ruyter, Stefaan De Henauw, Luis A. Moreno, Frederic Gottrand
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. The BELINDA study aims to evaluate cardiovascular risk and its association with risk factors during adolescence. By following up on the HELENA study, this research collects comprehensive clinical and biological data, and identifies differences in BMI and maternal education level among the participating population.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Bassolino, Katia Petroni, Angela Polito, Alessandra Marinelli, Elena Azzini, Marika Ferrari, Donatella B. M. Ficco, Elisabetta Mazzucotelli, Alessandro Tondelli, Agostino Fricano, Roberta Paris, Inmaculada Garcia-Robles, Carolina Rausell, Maria Dolores Real, Carlo Massimo Pozzi, Giuseppe Mandolino, Ephrem Habyarimana, Luigi Cattivelli
Summary: This review focuses on the impact of antioxidants-rich cereal and Solanaceae derived foods on human health. It discusses strategies for increasing the antioxidant level of grains and fruits and examines the influence of agronomic practices and food processing on antioxidant properties. Despite supporting evidence from in vitro and animal studies, further clinical research is needed to confirm the effects of antioxidant-rich foods on human health.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Azzini, Ilaria Peluso, Federica Intorre, Lorenzo Barnaba, Eugenia Venneria, Maria Stella Foddai, Donatella Ciarapica, Francesca Maiani, Anna Raguzzini, Angela Polito
Summary: This study found that older individuals had lower total protein intake and only a few consumed enough plant protein. Only older individuals who consumed more than 40% plant protein showed a lower risk of non-communicable diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elena Azzini, Lorenzo Barnaba, Donatella Ciarapica, Angela Polito
Summary: Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in regulating energy balance at both local and systemic levels. Recent studies have highlighted the beneficial health effects of micronutrients and plant bioactive compounds on obesity and related comorbidities. However, evaluating the mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of vitamins, minerals, and natural bioactive compounds in the context of global composite diets remains a challenge in nutrition and food supplement research.
ENDOCRINE METABOLIC & IMMUNE DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS
(2023)
