Review
Food Science & Technology
Xin-Yu Li, Lei Meng, Liang Shen, Hong-Fang Ji
Summary: Vitamin C (VC), vitamin E (VE), and beta-carotene (beta C) are dietary antioxidants that can enhance the body's antioxidant capacity. Their effects on the gut microbiota were reviewed in this article, with 19 studies included. VC, VE, and beta C can modulate the composition and activity of the gut microbiota, improve intestinal barrier function, and support the normal function of the immune system, providing health benefits to the host. Future studies should further investigate the antioxidant activity of vitamins on the gut microbiota and explore the causal relationships between vitamin regulation of the gut microbiota and host health.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Maryam S. Farvid, Junaidah B. Barnett, Nicholas D. Spence
Summary: High total fruit and vegetable consumption are associated with reduced risk of overall, postmenopausal, ER+/PR+ and ER-/PR- breast cancer. Total fruit consumption and total vegetable intake are also linked to lower risk of specific types of breast cancer.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Shimeles Tilahun, Han-Ryul Choi, Min-Woo Baek, Lee-Hee Cheol, Ki-Wung Kwak, Do-Su Park, Tifsehit Solomon, Cheon-Soon Jeong
Summary: The study evaluated physicochemical characteristics, secondary metabolite contents, and GABA content of 'Tori', 'TY VIP', 'Mamirio', and 'Arya' tomato cultivars. Results showed differences among cultivars, with 'Mamirio' performing best in ascorbic acid, carotenoids, and antioxidant activity, while 'TY VIP' excelled in total phenolics, flavonoids, and GABA.
Article
Horticulture
Julio Enrique Oney Montalvo, Adriana Cristina de Silva Madrigal, Manuel Octavio Ramirez Sucre, Ingrid Mayanin Rodriguez-Buenfil
Summary: The ripening stage significantly influences the concentration of carotenoids and vitamins in Habanero pepper, while the type of soil has a negligible effect. The highest concentration of carotenoids is found in unripe peppers, while ripe peppers exhibit the highest concentration of vitamins.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Faiza Hammaz, Florence Charles, Rachel E. Kopec, Charlotte Halimi, Salah Fgaier, Jawad Aarrouf, Laurent Urban, Patrick Borel
Summary: By manipulating post-harvest factors such as pulsed light treatment, storage duration, and temperature, the concentrations of proVitamin A carotenoids in carrots can be significantly increased. However, while pulsed light treatment can temporarily boost proVA CAR concentrations, the effect diminishes over time.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marilll A. Silva-Espinoza, Eva Garcia-Martinez, Nuria Martinez-Navarrete
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of various compounds on the bioaccessibility of vitamin C, total phenols, and beta-carotene in orange puree during freeze-drying and in vitro digestion. The combination of GA and BF was found to be the most effective in protecting phytochemicals during intestinal digestion, leading to higher bioaccessibility of TP and VC.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jaimie M. Strickland, Lauren Wisnieski, Thomas H. Herdt, Lorraine M. Sordillo
Summary: This study evaluated the association between serum vitamin concentrations and periparturient cow diseases, finding that serum retinol concentrations were negatively associated with hyperketonuria and uterine diseases, while lower retinol concentrations were associated with increased odds of developing diseases in the aggregate outcome. Serum beta-carotene, retinol, and alpha-tocopherol show potential as biomarkers for disease risk in dairy cows.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Boitshepo L. Pulela, Martin M. Maboko, Puffy Soundy, Stephen O. Amoo
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional and phytochemical contents of soilless-grown cantaloupe and honeydew sweet melon cultivars at harvest and postharvest. It found that orange-fleshed cultivars had higher vitamin C and beta-carotene concentrations, as well as higher mineral element content. Postharvest storage duration affected the total phenolics content and total soluble solid content.
Article
Oncology
Nobuhiro Narii, Tomotaka Sobue, Ling Zha, Tetsuhisa Kitamura, Norie Sawada, Motoki Iwasaki, Manami Inoue, Taiki Yamaji, Shoichiro Tsugane
Summary: This study found no association between intake of vegetables and fruits and the risk of bladder cancer.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Sina Niculina Cosmulescu, Ivona Cristina Enescu (Mazilu), Georgiana Badea, Loredana Elena Vijan
Summary: Berries of three Romanian Lonicera caerulea cultivars ('Cera', 'Kami', and 'Loni') were analyzed for their chemical composition. The study aimed to determine concentrations of compounds with antioxidant activity, identify the most valuable cultivar, promote the consumption of honeysuckle berries, and stimulate interest in this little-known species in Romania. 'Loni' cultivar exhibited high levels of various compounds, while 'Cera' had the highest content of cryptochlorogenic acid, and 'Kami' had the highest carotenoid level. These findings show that honeysuckle berries have multiple uses and can be a profitable crop.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anitra C. Carr, Jens Lykkesfeldt
Summary: The study examines the relationship between vitamin C dose and concentration, specifically in relation to age and smoking status. It found that while vitamin C intake was similar across age groups, older individuals had significantly lower circulating vitamin C concentrations. This effect was more pronounced in non-smokers and suggests that older individuals may be more sensitive to low vitamin C intake, possibly due to the effects of long-term smoking and increased chronic disease prevalence.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Naoya Kakutani, Takashi Yokota, Arata Fukushima, Yoshikuni Obata, Taisuke Ono, Takeshi Sota, Yoshiharu Kinugasa, Masashige Takahashi, Hisashi Matsuo, Ryuichi Matsukawa, Ichiro Yoshida, Shigeo Kakinoki, Kazuya Yonezawa, Yoshihiro Himura, Isao Yokota, Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Miyuki Tsuchihashi-Makaya, Shintaro Kinugawa
Summary: This study investigated the association between daily intake of citrus fruits and depressive symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure. The results showed that lower consumption of citrus fruits was associated with a higher prevalence of depression, as well as reduced intake of antioxidants abundant in citrus fruits and increased oxidative stress markers.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anitra C. Carr, Gladys Block, Jens Lykkesfeldt
Summary: This study suggests that individuals with higher body weights may need to consume additional vitamin C to reach comparable levels as lighter individuals, potentially underscoring the inadequacy of current recommendations for higher body weight individuals.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Muneta Grace Manzeke-Kangara, Edward J. M. Joy, R. Murray Lark, Sally Redfern, Ans Eilander, Martin R. R. Broadley
Summary: Regenerative Agriculture (RA) aims to improve soil health, crop resilience, and farmer livelihoods while minimizing negative environmental outcomes. Recent studies suggest that RA practices may enhance the nutritional content of crops, but more research is needed to understand the extent of these effects and the specific management approaches and contexts that lead to improved crop nutritional quality.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anh Quynh Bui, Madhawa Gunathilake, Jeonghee Lee, Jae Hwan Oh, Hee Jin Chang, Dae Kyung Sohn, Aesun Shin, Jeongseon Kim
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between ISX rs5755368 genotypes and the effect of dietary retinol consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. The results showed that retinol intake was inversely associated with CRC risk and participants with the AA genotype had a lower risk compared to those carrying the G allele. The study also found that individuals with the highest retinol intake and carrying the AA genotype had a significantly reduced risk of CRC compared to those with the lowest retinol intake and carrying the G allele.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Rui Yang, Charles C. Mitchell, Julie A. Howe
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
E. A. Guertal, J. A. Howe
Article
Agronomy
J. A. Howe, R. J. Florence, G. Harris, E. van Santen, J. P. Beasley, J. P. Bostick, K. B. Balkcom
Article
Agronomy
A. V. Gamble, J. A. Howe, D. Delaney, E. van Santen, R. Yates
Article
Soil Science
Elizabeth A. Guertal, Julie A. Howe
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2013)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sara A. Arscott, Julie A. Howe, Christopher R. Davis, Sherry A. Tanumihardjo
EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2010)
Article
Ecology
A. E. Hunolt, E. F. Brantley, J. A. Howe, A. N. Wright, C. W. Wood
JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
(2013)
Article
Agronomy
Michael L. Flessner, Glenn R. Wehtje, Joseph Scott McElroy, Julie A. Howe
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Soil Science
A. V. Gamble, J. A. Howe, C. W. Wood, D. B. Watts, E. van Santen
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2014)
Article
Agronomy
Rui Yang, Julie A. Howe, Bobby R. Golden
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Rui Yang, Julie A. Howe, Bobby R. Golden
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jennifer Morash, Amy Wright, Charlene LeBleu, Amanda Meder, Raymond Kessler, Eve Brantley, Julie Howe
Article
Agronomy
Yaru Lin, Dexter B. Watts, H. Allen Torbert, Julie A. Howe, Yucheng Feng
Article
Agronomy
Yaru Lin, Dexter B. Watts, H. Allen Torbert, Julie A. Howe
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Margaret Sowa, Jiaoying Yu, Natalia Palacios-Rojas, Shellen R. Goltz, Julie A. Howe, Christopher R. Davis, Torbert Rocheford, Sherry A. Tanumihardjo