Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Usman Mahboob, Marena Ceballos-Rasgado, Victoria Hall Moran, Edward J. M. Joy, Heather Ohly, Mukhtiar Zaman, Nicola M. Lowe
Summary: Zinc-biofortified flour is considered a cost-effective approach to improve the zinc status of populations in low-resource settings. The study found that the flour performed well in terms of taste and baking qualities and was well-received by community members, who expressed a desire for its continuation and expansion.
Article
Parasitology
Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Qaiser Akram, Sarfraz Ahmad, Muhammad Younus
Summary: Rabies is a neglected endemic disease in Pakistan, with major issues including epidemiological investigations, prophylactic measures, population control of wandering dogs, public awareness, government interventions, and diagnostic surveillance. To address these problems, actions such as supplying low-cost vaccines, mass dog vaccination, enforcing responsible animal ownership, implementing a One Health approach, and establishing diagnostic labs with surveillance mechanisms are needed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nicola M. Lowe, Mukhtiar Zaman, Muhammad Jaffar Khan, Anna K. M. Brazier, Babar Shahzad, Ubaid Ullah, Gul Khobana, Heather Ohly, Martin R. Broadley, Munir H. Zia, Harry J. McArdle, Edward J. M. Joy, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Scott D. Young, Jung Suh, Janet C. King, Jonathan Sinclair, Svetlana Tishkovskaya
Summary: The study examined the effects of consuming Zincol-2016 wheat flour on zinc status markers in a population with widespread zinc deficiency. The results showed that regular consumption of Zincol-2016 flour significantly increased plasma zinc concentration, but did not lead to sustained improvement in zinc status indices. Therefore, Zincol-2016 wheat flour can provide additional zinc intake for women of reproductive age.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Young Su Joo, Hyung Woo Kim, Sangmi Lee, Ki Heon Nam, Hae-Ryong Yun, Jong Hyun Jhee, Seung Hyeok Han, Tae-Hyun Yoo, Shin-Wook Kang, Jung Tak Park
Summary: This study used data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study to show that low dietary zinc intake may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease in individuals with normal renal function.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Furqan Sikandar, Vasilii Erokhin, Li Xin, Marina Sidorova, Anna Ivolga, Alexey Bobryshev
Summary: Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economic growth and development of Pakistan, but rural poverty has hindered agricultural production and sustainable development. This study examines the effects of foreign aid and government policies on rural poverty in Pakistan. The results show that sustainable agriculture practices have a positive and significant impact on agricultural production and poverty reduction. Foreign aid positively moderates the relationship between sustainable agriculture practices and agricultural production. However, government policies have a negative and insignificant effect on the association between agricultural production and poverty reduction. Additionally, the study finds that agricultural production mediates the relationship between sustainable agriculture practices and poverty reduction. This study contributes to the understanding of the linkages within the poverty-policies-aid-sustainability framework.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Swarnim Gupta, Mukhtiar Zaman, Sadia Fatima, Babar Shahzad, Anna K. M. Brazier, Victoria H. Moran, Martin R. Broadley, Munir H. Zia, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Lolita Wilson, Iqbal M. Khan, Jonathan K. Sinclair, Nicola M. Lowe
Summary: A study conducted in rural Pakistan found that consuming zinc-biofortified wheat flour can moderately increase zinc and iron intake, but has no significant effect on plasma zinc concentration. However, consuming zinc-biofortified wheat flour can reduce the incidence of storage iron deficiency.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ellen T. Paparozzi, Zhengxiong Li, Erin E. Blankenship, M. Elizabeth Conley
Summary: All living organisms require essential nutrient elements to survive and thrive. This research aimed to identify micronutrient deficiencies in 'Red Rubin', a purple leaf basil, specifically in iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn). Visual and quantitative analysis revealed that purple pigment was lost when Fe, Mn or Zn was deficient, with varying visual deficiencies such as yellowing and increased green coloration observed.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marija Knez, James C. R. Stangoulis
Summary: The review provides an overview of the global challenge of zinc deficiency, current recommendations for zinc intake, and factors affecting dietary requirements. It also discusses modern lifestyle factors exacerbating zinc deficiency and new strategies to reduce its effects. The potential use of biofortification to improve zinc status in sensitive populations is also considered.
NUTRITION RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hye-Jin Paek, Thomas Hove
Summary: The South Korean government successfully solved the mask shortage issue by implementing a mask distribution system and sharing inventory data with the public. This improved the availability and accessibility of masks.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Arpita Das, Robert G. Cumming, Vasi Naganathan, Rosilene Ribeiro, David G. Le Couteur, David J. Handelsman, Louise M. Waite, Vasant Hirani
Summary: The study found that inadequate antioxidant intake, especially zinc and vitamin E, is associated with an increased risk of clinically significant depressive symptoms in older men.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri, Nalinee Chongviriyaphan, Suthida Chatvutinun, Phanphen Phoonlabdacha, Areeporn Sangcakul, Atitaya Siripinyanond, Umaporn Suthutvoravut
Summary: The study found that lactating women are at risk of micronutrient deficiency, with zinc levels in human milk associated with plasma zinc levels in women with full breastfeeding. However, nutrient intake was not correlated with corresponding levels in human milk.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ting Zhang, Yu Yue, Su-Ji Jeong, Myeong-Seon Ryu, Xuangao Wu, Hee-Jong Yang, Chen Li, Do-Youn Jeong, Sunmin Park
Summary: Traditionally made doenjang may improve symptoms of estrogen deficiency. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of four types of doenjang on gut microbiota in estrogen-deficient rats. The results showed that doenjang containing high amounts of Bacillus was more effective in improving estrogen deficiency symptoms than unfermented soybeans.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hiromitsu Ohmori, Hiroko Kodama, Masahiko Takemoto, Masami Yamasaki, Tomio Matsumoto, Masao Kumode, Takafumi Miyachi, Ryo Sumimoto
Summary: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with jejunal extension (PER-J) is commonly used in patients with neurological impairment and swallowing difficulty, but can lead to copper deficiency. This case reported a rare manifestation of isolated neutropenia due to copper deficiency in a 19-year-old patient receiving PER-J feeding. Adjusting supplements and monitoring blood indicators improved both copper deficiency and neutropenia in the patient.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Zhang, Feng Shao, Lijun Li
Summary: This study found no associations between copper and zinc intake with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but zinc intake was independently associated with an increased risk of bowel leakage of gas or liquid. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Tayyab Sohail, Zaira Manzoor, Muhsan Ehsan, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Muhammad Bashir Khan, Ahsan Shafi, Jar Ullah, Asrar Hussain, Danish Raza, Umar Usman, Sameem Akbar, Ahmed Elbeltagi
Summary: Rapid urbanization and land use land cover changes have led to a decline in the static water table in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, resulting in a deficit of natural resources and adverse environmental impacts. This study aims to examine the effects of urbanization and land use land cover changes on the decline of the static water table in Islamabad and analyze water policy issues for sustainable water resource development. The excessive pumping of groundwater and changes in land use land cover have contributed to the decreasing water levels and transformation of green pastures into barren land.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aqsa Akhtar, Sadia Aslam, Sipper Khan, David Julian McClements, Nauman Khalid, Sajid Maqsood
Summary: Increasing consumer awareness of health and nutrition has driven the demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods containing bioactive compounds (BACs) with potential health benefits. However, the direct incorporation of many BACs into commercial food and beverage products is challenging due to their poor compatibility, instability, low bioavailability, or negative impact on food quality. Advanced encapsulation technologies, such as protein-based micro and nano-particles, have been developed to overcome these obstacles. This review discusses different methods for fabricating protein-based delivery systems, their compatibility, and the challenges and limitations associated with using various protein matrices. The fabrication methods include injection-gelation, controlled denaturation, and antisolvent precipitation. These protein-based particles can be used in a wide range of applications due to their different compositions, sizes, surface hydrophobicity, and electrical characteristics.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Gilang Ramadhan, Nauman Khalid, Kunihiko Uemura, Marcos A. Neves, Sosaku Ichikawa, Mitsutoshi Nakajima
Summary: This study investigated the effect of high electric field (HEF) demulsification on water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions as a model bio-crude emulsion. The results showed that HEF demulsification can effectively separate water from oil with low energy consumption.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fasiha Fayyaz Khan, Asma Sohail, Shakira Ghazanfar, Asif Ahmad, Aayesha Riaz, Kashif Sarfraz Abbasi, Muhammad Sohail Ibrahim, Mohammad Uzair, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: Non-dairy sources of prebiotics and probiotics play a significant role in preventing and managing chronic metabolic disorders, and they hold great potential as a cost-effective and nutritious alternative.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Asma Afreen, Zaheer Ahmed, Nauman Khalid, Ifra Ferheen, Iftikhar Ahmed
Summary: This study aimed to isolate EPS-producing LAB from dahi, optimize fermentation conditions, and investigate the physicochemical, rheological, and functional attributes as well as cholesterol-lowering activity. The strain Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum NCCP 962 exhibited high viscosity and cholesterol reduction ability.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Vaibhav Kumar Maurya, Amita Shakya, Khalid Bashir, Kulsum Jan, David Julian McClements
Summary: This article discusses the challenges and potential solutions for fortifying foods with vitamin D, which has low solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Encapsulating vitamin D within well-designed delivery systems containing nanoscale or microscale particles could overcome these challenges. The concept of fortification by design is introduced, involving a systematic approach to select appropriate vitamin D form, food matrix, delivery system, production method, testing procedures, and system optimization.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Zhouyi Xiong, Hanguo Xiong, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Nauman Khalid, Allah Bakash Jvaid Lakhoo, Asad Nawaz, Noman Walayat, Rao Sanaullah Khan, Rao Sanaullah Khan
Summary: Evidence shows that the storage period has a significant impact on the quality of yogurt. This study prepared three types of yogurt and evaluated their quality characteristics during different storage periods. The findings indicate that enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder yogurt exhibits desirable water holding capacity, sensory properties, and improved antioxidant activities during storage.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Zhouyi Xiong, Xiong Hanguo, Fei Lyu, Nauman Khalid, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Asif Ahmad, Noman Walayat, Ahmad Mujtaba, Aamir Iqbal, Manyi Hao, Yan Li
Summary: This study aimed to prepare a stirred type of fat-free yogurt using enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder (EHPP) and skimmed milk powder (SMP) without changing its quality and consumer acceptance. The addition of EHPP increased the acid production and antioxidant activities of the yogurt over the storage period, while decreasing the viability of lactic acid bacteria. However, the yogurt formulations with 25 to 50% EHPP showed the highest values for DPPH free radical scavenging activity and FRAP. The rheological analysis indicated an elastic behavior of yogurt gels with EHPP supplementation, and the sensory evaluation revealed that yogurt containing 25% EHPP had the highest taste and acceptance scores. The combination of EHPP and SMP also improved the water holding capacity and stability of the yogurt during storage.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maratab Ali, Sara Batool, Nauman Khalid, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Xiuming Zhao, Xiaoan Li, Fujun Li, Xinhua Zhang, Rana Muhammad Aadil
Summary: The alcoholic off-flavor disorder is a common and undesirable postharvest physiological disorder in fresh fruits. It is caused by the overproduction and accumulation of ethanol metabolism-related metabolites. Various inducing factors, such as anaerobic respiration, low O-2 stress, high CO2 stress, and storage temperature stress, are associated with the upregulation of ethanol metabolism in fruits. This paper reviews the significant causes and key metabolic and physiological mechanisms in boosting ethanol metabolism and discusses measures taken to control the disorder in fresh fruits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Izma Zahir, Waqas Asghar, Nauman Khalid
NUTRITION AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mahnoor Akhtar, Aqsa Akhtar, Wahab Nazir, Nauman Khalid
Summary: The study aimed to enhance the postharvest quality and shelf life of tomatoes by formulating an edible coating using crude alfalfa saponins with ML-750 and Tween 20. The results showed that the coating with alfalfa saponins and Tween 20 significantly improved the sensory quality and water retention of tomatoes compared to uncoated and ML-750 coated tomatoes. Additionally, the coating had an impact on the total soluble solids and pH values of the tomatoes.
PREVENTIVE NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Ayesha Anwar, Sadia Aslam, Nauman Khalid
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of replacing beef fat with linseed oil emulsions on the physicochemical and sensory properties of beef patties. The chemical composition of the patties was influenced by the inclusion of linseed oil emulsion. The cooked and uncooked patties containing 10% and 15% linseed emulsion had the highest moisture and ash content, while those with 20% beef had the highest fat and protein content. There were significant differences in pH values between cooked and uncooked patties from different treatments. Increased lipid oxidation was observed in cooked and uncooked patties with different concentrations of emulsions, while water holding capacity and cooking yield showed non-significant differences among treatments. Sensory parameters of patties containing linseed oil emulsions received slightly higher scores.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asma Afreen, Zaheer Ahmed, Nauman Khalid
Summary: A novel EPS was obtained from a black carrot drink, and the optimal culture conditions for EPS production were determined using experimental design and response surface methodology. The obtained EPS exhibited strong antioxidant activity and could prevent syneresis in curd formation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soban Manzoor, Waqas Asghar, Rao Sanaullah Khan, Nauman Khalid
Summary: Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are a major global health concern, as they can cause various diseases and damage to different systems in the body. This study compared the effectiveness of saponins isolated from alfalfa seeds with tap water, citric acid, and baking soda for removing cypermethrin residues on apples. The results showed that baking soda had the highest residual removal rate at 92.98%, while saponins only had a removal rate of 13.90%, indicating that it was less effective than other washing agents.
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Assad Hafeez, William James Dangel, Samuel M. Ostroff, Ayyaz Gul Kiani, Scott D. Glenn, Jaffar Abbas, Muhammad Sohail Afzal, Saira Afzal, Sajjad Ahmad, Ali Ahmed, Haroon Ahmed, Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Ali, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Arshad, Tahira Ashraf, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Sadia Bibi, Zahid A. Butt, Jai K. Das, Zehra Fadoo, Asif Hanif, Khezar Hayat, Ayesha Humayun, Khalid Iqbal, Usman Iqbal, Nauman Khalid, Ejaz Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Ahmad Azam Malik, Muhammad Naveed, Shumaila Naz, Robina Khan Niazi, Zahra Zahid Piracha, Umar Saeed, Muhammad Salman, Zainab Samad, Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib, Syed Mahboob Shah, Izza Shahid, Masood Ali Shaikh, Hina Shamshad, Kanwar Hamza Shuja, Muhammad Suleman, Anayat Ullah, Irfan Ullah, Saif Ullah, Sana Ullah, Yasir Waheed, Abdul Waris, Simon Hay, Christopher J. L. Murray, Ali H. Mokdad
Summary: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 provides comprehensive estimates for Pakistan, highlighting improvements in life expectancy but persistent disparities. Key health risks include malnutrition, air pollution, high blood pressure, dietary risks, and tobacco consumption.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anum Ishaq, Muhammad Nadeem, Rafiq Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed, Nauman Khalid
Summary: Marine hydrocolloids have gained interest as a potential food additive in the baking and food industries. Studies show that they can improve the quality and nutritional value of bread as functional ingredients.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
