Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhi-tao Li, Guo-ao Hu, Li Zhu, Zhi-chao Zhao, Yun Jiang, Min-jie Gao, Xiao-bei Zhan
Summary: The study found that highly resistant starch rice (HRSR) processed into rice cake had the highest resistant starch content, which can be beneficial in preventing diabetes mellitus and obesity, and improving colonic health.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Supaluck Kraithong, Shaokang Wang, Shahid Ahmed Junejo, Xiong Fu, Atiruj Theppawong, Bin Zhang, Qiang Huang
Summary: Type 1 resistant starch (RS1) has the potential to limit the prevalence of some diseases by delaying the reaction of digestive enzymes and extending glucose release, which makes it an important factor in controlling starch digestion. Despite extensive research in this area, there are still many unrevealed aspects of RS1 that require further exploration.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. K. Al-Emarah, H. R. Kazerani, F. Taghizad, H. Dehghani, M. Elahi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of nisin, a bacteriocin produced by certain bacteria, on an animal model of obesity. The results showed that nisin significantly reduced body weight, abdominal fat, and body mass index, and decreased the expression of obesity-related genes. No toxic effects were observed. The findings suggest that nisin may have anti-obesity effects.
LIPIDS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tuba Tekin, Emine Dincer
Summary: The importance of dietary components, such as fibers and prebiotics, in modulating intestinal microbiota has been increasing since their role in metabolism was understood. Certain types of resistant starch are considered as potential prebiotic components, although not all studies have achieved positive results.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xueer Yi, Cheng Li
Summary: The review evaluates the main factors affecting the resistant starch content of cooked white rice, aiming to assist the food industry in developing strategies to increase the resistant starch content.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jason R. Bush, Joshua Baisley, Scott V. Harding, Michelle J. Alfa
Summary: In this study, the potential prebiotic effects of resistant potato starch (RPS) at doses of 3.5 g and 7 g per day were evaluated. The results showed that consuming 3.5 g of RPS significantly increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria, Bifidobacterium and Akkermansia, and reduced the number of diarrhea- and constipation-associated bowel movements compared to the placebo group.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhanggui Wang, Shuli Wang, Qinhong Xu, Qi Kong, Fei Li, Lin Lu, Yibiao Xu, Yali Wei
Summary: Resistant starch (RS) is a hot topic of research, and evidence suggests the existence of starch complexes with substances other than lipids, in addition to the known 5 types of RS. The properties and functions of these complexes are worth exploring. RS has been found to have potential health benefits for patients with chronic diseases, and can positively regulate the gut environment. However, RS production remains limited and needs to be scaled up.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nana Zhang, Yan Zhang, Zikai Wang, Fei Pan, Rongrong Ren, Zhengpeng Li, Huijun Zhao, Xi Luo, Zongwei Li, Lei Wang, Rui Mo, Gang Sun, Lihua Peng, Ming Ni, Yunsheng Yang
Summary: Recent research has shown that the gut microbiota plays a significant role in the aging process. This study found that transplantation of fecal microbiota from younger donors can alter the gut microbiome of aging mice and delay declines in locomotor and exploration ability.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yu Tian, Yu Wang, Xingxun Liu, Klaus Herburger, Peter Westh, Marie S. Moller, Birte Svensson, Yuyue Zhong, Andreas Blennow
Summary: This study reveals the importance of high amylose content in the hydrolytic resistance of starch granules. The research finds that the starch fiber structure on the surface of the granules restricts the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency. Specifically, high amylose content reduces the effective attack sites for the enzyme on the granular surface, leading to a decrease in catalytic efficiency.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yunfei Ge, Yu Shi, Yunjiao Wu, Chunhong Wei, Longkui Cao
Summary: This study explored the preparation and properties of debranched millet starch-fatty acid complexes. The microwave method was used to complex six different fatty acids with debranched millet starch. The complex with linoleic acid showed the highest resistant starch content and exhibited changes in structure and physicochemical properties. The complex inhibited alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase activity, and had a low glycemic index, making it suitable for consumption by individuals with type II diabetes.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Cheng Li, Yiming Hu
Summary: The current definitions of resistant starch (RS) types are mainly based on their interactions with human digestive enzymes in the upper gastrointestinal tract, and do not adequately consider their effects on gut microbiota. This review highlights the limitations of the current definitions and proposes new definitions of RS types from the perspective of gut microbiota, taking into account fermentation rate, fermentation end products, specificity towards gut microbiota, and shifts in gut microbiota caused by RS consumption.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Minhong Ren, Meng-Yun Li, Lin-Qian Lu, Yuan-Sen Liu, Feng-Kun An, Kai Huang, Zhen Fu
Summary: This study compared the regulatory effects of Arenga pinnata retrograded starch (APRS), Arenga pinnata starch (APS), and whole Arenga pinnata flour (APF) on gut microbiota and improvement of intestinal inflammation in aged mice. The results showed that APS had the greatest impact on gut microbiota composition, while APF had the greatest effect on improving intestinal inflammation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruifang Yang, Jianhao Tang, Qi Zhao, Zhongze Piao, Gangseob Lee, Changzhao Wan, Jianjiang Bai
Summary: This study explores the impact of moisture content control on the characteristics, properties, and in vitro starch digestion of roasted rice powder made from natural high-resistant starch (RS) rice varieties. The findings reveal that adjusting the moisture content before roasting significantly affects the RS content of the roasted rice powder. Moreover, the roasting process modifies the characteristics of natural high-RS rice, increases the RS content, enhances the flavor, and results in a lower starch digestion rate compared to common rice.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christele Humblot, Yohannes Seyoum, Williams Turpin, Rachida Mrabt, Edward O. List, Darlene E. Berryman, Elizabeth A. Jensen, Elahu G. Sustarsic, John J. Kopchick, Jean-Marc Ricort
Summary: Weight cycling has long-term effects on the composition and function of mouse fecal microbiota, suggesting the need for a long-term approach to fighting weight gain.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zijun Liu, Nan Deng, Shunjing Luo, Chengmei Liu, Xiuting Hu
Summary: This study investigated the fermentation of resistant starch from the starch-ferulic acid inclusion complex. The results showed that the complex-based resistant starch, high-amylose corn starch, and the mixture of ferulic acid and high-amylose corn starch were mainly utilized initially. Additionally, the complex-based resistant starch led to the highest production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the lowest ratio of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes (F/B), and the most abundance of beneficial bacteria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Caoimhe M. K. Lynch, Caitlin S. M. Cowan, Thomaz F. S. Bastiaanssen, Gerard M. Moloney, Nigel Theune, Marcel van de Wouw, Eva Florensa Zanuy, Ana Paula Ventura-Silva, Martin G. Codagnone, Francisca Villalobos-Manriquez, Matilde Segalla, Fatma Koc, Catherine Stanton, Paul Ross, Timothy G. Dinan, Gerard Clarke, John F. Cryan
Summary: Numerous studies have shown that the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment and behavior. Early-life exposure to antibiotics has been associated with increased risk of immune and metabolic diseases. Targeted antibiotic-induced disruption of the microbiota during critical developmental periods has enduring effects on physiology and behavior. This study demonstrates that microbiota disruption during early life alters the structure and function of the caecal microbiome, as well as immune cells and neurophysiology in adolescence. However, the effects on behavior are limited and subtle, suggesting the importance of the gut microbiota during critical windows of development.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Aaron M. Walsh, John Leech, Curtis Huttenhower, Hue Delhomme-Nguyen, Fiona Crispie, Christian Chervaux, Paul D. Cotter
Summary: Molecular technologies, such as high-throughput sequencing, have greatly expanded our understanding of the microbial world, particularly in the context of food fermentation and its impact on human health. This review discusses the history of fermented foods, the advancements in molecular approaches for studying them, and the influence of fermented foods on the gut microbiome. It also explores the potential of bioinformatics to enhance our understanding of these foods.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jessie Santoro, Anindya Mukhopadhya, Charlotte Oliver, Andre Brodkorb, Linda Giblin, Lorraine Driscoll
Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) in milk have various benefits, and a longitudinal study of EVs quantities and characteristics in colostrum, first milk and mature milk throughout lactation curve was conducted. The study found that colostrum and first milk contain more EVs, with colostrum enriched in small EVs. No significant differences were observed in mature milk throughout the lactation curve. In conclusion, mature milk is also an abundant source of intact EVs.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caitlin O'Mahony, Adam Clooney, Siobhan F. Clarke, Monica Aguilera, Aisling Gavin, Donjete Simnica, Mary Ahern, Aine Fanning, Maurice Stanley, Raul Cabrera Rubio, Elaine Patterson, Tatiana Marques, Rebecca Wall, Aileen Houston, Amr Mahmoud, Michael W. Bennett, Catherine Stanton, Marcus J. Claesson, Paul D. Cotter, Fergus Shanahan, Susan A. Joyce, Silvia Melgar
Summary: Environmental factors, such as westernised diets and alterations to the gut microbiota, are considered risk factors for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This study found that feeding mice a high-fat diet protected them from developing colitis and colitis-associated cancer (CAC) by modulating gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism, which then influenced vitamin D targeting pathways.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingjie Li, Jiuhong Ding, Catherine Stanton, R. Paul Ross, Jianxin Zhao, Bo Yang, Wei Chen
Summary: In this study, it was found that B. longum subsp. infantis FJSYZ1M3 could alleviate DSS-induced colitis through various mechanisms, including maintaining the intestinal barrier, regulating inflammatory cytokines, and modifying the gut microbiota.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Serena Boscaini, Peter Skuse, Kanishka N. Nilaweera, John F. Cryan, Paul D. Cotter
Summary: This review provides an overview of the beneficial effects of whey protein (WP) and its components on human health, particularly in controlling obesity and its comorbidities. WP consumption positively impacts energy balance and obesity-related parameters, primarily through modulation in adipose tissue metabolism and changes that occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, WP also has a positive impact on gut microbiota, mood, and behavior. This review emphasizes the importance of WP supplementation in preventing or treating obesity and highlights areas for further research.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
David B. Healy, Benjamin Campbell-Green, Vicki Livingstone, C. Anthony Ryan, R. Paul Ross, Catherine Stanton, Eugene M. Dempsey
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the combined outcome of death and/or severe grade necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in very preterm infants before and after the introduction of routine supplementation with Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics. The results showed a reduction in the composite outcome of severe grade NEC and/or death after the introduction of routine administration of probiotics.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zeliang Zhu, Yi Yuan, Jingke Guo, Xiaolin Luo, Shutao Liu, Song Miao
Summary: The study developed chitosan-coated alginate gel particles (CS/SA) and chitosan-coated alginate-shellac gel particles (CS/SA/Lac) as potential oral delivery systems for enhanced stability and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD). The encapsulation efficiency, enzyme activity retention ratio, particle structure, SOD release behavior, and the effect of shellac were evaluated. The optimal formula for CS/SA was determined, and the addition of shellac improved SOD stability in gastric conditions. CS/SA released SOD in stimulated intestinal fluid, while CS/SA/Lac released SOD in stimulated colonic fluid. These findings suggest that CS/SA and CS/SA/Lac are excellent candidates for SOD oral administration in developing functional products.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qi Tang, Yrjo H. Roos, Song Miao
Summary: In recent years, strategies that partially replace animal proteins with plant proteins have been introduced. This study used microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) to crosslink lentil protein isolate (LPI) and casein, resulting in enhanced gelation properties. Increasing the concentration of casein in the LPI-casein binary gels led to improved mechanical and rheological properties, water holding capacity, and microstructural properties. Partial replacement of casein with 25% LPI in the MTGase-induced system yielded gels with similar properties to casein-alone gels, demonstrating the potential of LPI as a substitute for casein in food products.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Shona Uniacke-Lowe, Fergus W. J. Collins, Colin Hill, R. Paul Ross
Summary: With the increase in antimicrobial resistance, the deep-sea fish microbiome can serve as a potential source of antimicrobials, including bacteriocins. In this study, bacterial isolates recovered from deep-sea fish were screened for antimicrobial activity and their genomic DNA was analyzed for bacteriocin and other antimicrobial metabolite genes. The study identified 147 candidate biosynthetic gene clusters, including 35 bacteriocin clusters, and discovered unique bacteriocin gene clusters encoding novel peptides. This dual approach provided insights into the bacteriocinogenic potential and antimicrobial molecules of the deep-sea isolates.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kanishka N. N. Nilaweera, Paul D. D. Cotter
Summary: Calorie restriction and bariatric surgery can reduce both visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues, whereas the effects of monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids are inconsistent. Dietary proteins, especially whey proteins, can reduce one or both depots based on their interaction with other macronutrients. This specificity is related to changes in gut microbiota and their metabolites, and the effect may vary with the host's sex. This knowledge can contribute to the development of nutritional strategies to improve metabolic health in humans and other species.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Lauren Walsh, Colin Hill, R. Paul Ross
Summary: This review focuses on the potential effect of glyphosate exposure on the composition and functionality of the gut microbiome, highlighting the significance of gut microbiota to health.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dhrati V. Patangia, Ghjuvan Grimaud, Kevin Linehan, R. Paul Ross, Catherine Stanton
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different drying off methods on the microbiota and resistome profile in colostrum and milk samples from cows. The results showed that the use of antibiotics during drying off increased microbial diversity and antibiotic resistance genes in milk. In contrast, the non-antibiotic group had a lower abundance of mastitis-causing pathogens and was associated with specific genera. These findings support the use of non-antibiotic alternatives for drying off in cows.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lu Peng, Jinbo Ren, Fang Chen, Xiaosong Hu, Song Miao, Lingjun Ma, Junfu Ji
Summary: High hydrostatic pressure treatment can modify the structure of micellar casein and induce aggregation behavior via Ca2+ cross-linking, which is also influenced by gastric acid and pepsin.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingyi Yang, Jiangliu Song, Song Miao, Yanxiang Gao, Like Mao
Summary: This study developed novel gel beads with bigel structures based on alginate hydrogel and glycerol monostearate oleogel. The beads were able to encapsulate lipophilic and hydrophilic bioactives simultaneously. The increase in oleogel content led to larger bead size, higher oil filling level, and lower mechanical strength. The swelling of beads was inhibited by the increase in oleogel content. The gel structures provided good protection for curcumin, and about 70% of the original curcumin was retained after a 40-day storage test. The study provided valuable information for the development of functional food materials.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)