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Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 22:1-11. Epub 2019 Apr 22.

a Department of Food Science , University of Massachusetts , Amherst , USA.

There is increasing interest in the potential role of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in changing body composition to lower body fat with increased lean mass. In this study, we examined the sex-dependent effect of EGCG on body composition, locomotion, feeding behaviour, sugar levels, and transcription levels of key regulators in lipid, carbohydrate, and energy metabolisms in Drosophila melanogaster. EGCG had no effects on body weights in both females and males, but decreased fat accumulation in females compared to the control, accompanied by a reduction in food intake. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 16:1-8. Epub 2019 Apr 16.

a Department of Nutritional Sciences , King's College London , London , UK.

Current prune composition data are outdated and require a comprehensive and comparative re-analysis. This novel study aimed to: (i) analyse and compare prune composition from major countries of origin; and (ii) provide a comprehensive compositional analysis of prunes of USA origin and compare this with UK and USA database data. Prune samples were analysed for major nutrients and bioactive compounds and compared between countries of origin. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 16:1-13. Epub 2019 Apr 16.

e International Life Sciences Institute Europe , Brussels , Belgium.

Food additives are strictly regulated and from technological point of view are useful ingredients. However, due to negative media news seeking for sensation, and sometimes irresponsible producer behaviour, utilisation of food additives generates consumer aversion, thus shopping rejection. The present study examines the factors that influence consumers' motives and attitudes towards the avoidance of food additives. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 10:1-15. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

a Nutrition Foundation of Italy , Milan , Italy.

Many studies suggest that distributing energy and nutrient intake across 4-5 eating occasions/day (rather than across three standard meals) could favourably affect human health. The inclusion of 1-2 snacks in the daily pattern alleviates the potential digestive and metabolic overload caused by fewer heavier meals and might contribute to meet recommendations for food groups (e.g. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 10:1-6. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

a Department of Internal Medicine , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands.

High sodium intake increases cardiovascular risk by increasing blood pressure. The intake of coffee elevates blood pressure acutely. Preclinical evidence shows that this action of caffeine is enhanced by high salt intake. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 10:1-12. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

b Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Gastronomy , XaRTA, INSA-UB, y School of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain.

Eight different Serbian genotypes were analysed for their polyphenol, carotenoid, vitamin C content and evaluated for their antioxidant properties. The highest content of biologically important carotenoids such as lutein (4.58 mg/10 g), lycopene (160. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 10:1-9. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

a DICMAPI , University of Naples Federico II , Naples , Italy.

Coeliac disease is an increasingly recognised pathology, induced by the ingestion of gluten in genetically predisposed patients. Undigested gliadin peptide can induce adaptive and innate immune response that unleash the typical intestinal mucosal alterations. A growing attention is paid to alternative therapeutic approaches to the gluten-free diet: one of these approaches is the use of probiotics and/or postbiotics. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 10:1-11. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

a Department of Food Science , University of Guelph , Guelph , ON , Canada.

Millets can be sustainable food sources in future agronomy because of its ability to flourish in harsh climatic conditions, however limited studies exist on the nutritional and hypoglycaemic properties of millets. This study is intended to identify millets as potential functional food ingredients based on their nutrient profile and in vitro starch digestibility. Seven millet types exhibiting diverse structures and compositions were investigated. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 4:1-9. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

a Department of Food Technology and Bioprocess Engineering , Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food , Karlsruhe , Germany.

Industrial chokeberry pomace is very rich in polyphenols. The main focus here lies on the possible relationship between the particle size of chokeberry milled pomace and an enhanced absorption and transport of polyphenols by Caco-2 cells. Wet milling was used to produce materials with particle size distributions in the micrometre and in the sub-micrometre to nanometre ranges starting from chokeberry pomace. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 4:1-9. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

a Grupo Multidisciplinar de Oncología Traslacional Institut , Universitari d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut (IUNICS) Universitat de les Illes Balears , Palma de Mallorca , Spain.

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women of developed countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the phytoestrogen genistein on the inflammatory profile in three breast cancer cell lines with different oestrogen receptors alpha (ERα) and beta (ERβ) ratio. MCF-7 (high ERα/ERβ ratio), T47D (low ERα/ERβ ratio), and MDA-MB-231 (ERα-negative) cells were treated with 1 µM of genistein for 48 h (cell proliferation and ROS production) or 4 h (mRNA expression of 18S, ERα, ERβ, pS2, Sirtuin1, IL-1β, NF-κB, COX-2, TGFβ1, PPARγ). Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Apr 1:1-7. Epub 2019 Apr 1.

a Human Ecology Laboratory, Department of Home Economics and Ecology , Harokopio University , Athens , Greece.

Poor health literacy (HL) is associated with poor health behaviours and outcomes. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of socioeconomic status on HL and nutrition literacy (NL) in Greece. This is a cross-sectional study which took place in Attica, Greece. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 28:1-21. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

c Department of Internal Medicine and Community Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences , Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland.

Evidence regarding the influence of coffee drinking on colorectal cancer (CRC) is limited, and it remains unclear whether coffee consumption is associated with the risk of the disease. To clarify this association, a comprehensive meta-analysis was performed. The risk of CRC was compared between the categories of coffee consumption, and a dose-response relationship was studied using restricted cubic splines. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 25:1-7. Epub 2019 Mar 25.

a Research & Development , Kao Corporation , Tokyo , Japan.

The effect of chlorogenic acid-enriched green coffee bean extract (cGCE) intake on arterial stiffness was investigated using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) as a novel surrogate marker for predicting arteriosclerosis. A placebo-controlled double-blind pilot study was conducted with 16 healthy Japanese men. Subjects were divided into two groups and consumed beverages containing either cGCE or placebo daily for 2 weeks. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 25:1-9. Epub 2019 Mar 25.

b Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute , Southwest University , Chongqing , P. R. China.

The phytochemicals in the peel of six oranges and ten mandarins including seven wild varieties and three cultivars were systematically characterised using UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS, and the correlation analysis was performed between phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity in order to investigate the phytochemical contributors to antioxidant capacity. The gradient elution was completed within 16 min and 92 compounds were undoubtedly or tentatively identified. Furthermore, the antioxidant capacities were determined using ABTS, DPPH and FRAP methods. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 20:1-12. Epub 2019 Mar 20.

e Institute of Psychological Research, University of Veracruz , Xalapa , Mexico.

The present study evaluated the effects of blackberry juice that is rich in different concentrations of anthocyanins and polyphenols (2.6 mg/kg anthocyanins, 14.57 mg/kg polyphenols; 5. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 20:1-17. Epub 2019 Mar 20.

e Departement of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences , University of Padova , Padova , Italy.

In the present work, we reported for the first time a comprehensive study on the phytonutrients, that is, natural compounds able to provide benefits to health, found in an ancient apple variety cultivated in orchards of the Sibillini Mountains, central Italy, known as Mela Rosa dei Monti Sibillini. This fruit has recently been promoted by authorities and local institutions as a typical food of the Marche Region. For the purpose, analysis of its nutrients, phenolics, triterpenes and volatile components as well as a morpho-anatomical study was carried out in order to give an added value for its consumption and promotion at regional and national level. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 20:1-7. Epub 2019 Mar 20.

a School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry , University of Plymouth , Plymouth , UK.

Substituting sugar-sweetened for artificially sweetened beverages may reduce energy intakes. This study aims to ascertain the acute glycaemic effects of the NNS aspartame and acesulfame-K in UK diet-cola (DC). Ten healthy participants attended the laboratory fasted on three occasions. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 7:1-12. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

a Food and Health Cluster , UNSW Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia.

Water-soluble vitamin B (cobalamin) plays a vital role in normal blood function and neurological functioning. Clinical and subclinical B deficiency has been notably reported in vegans, vegetarians, the elderly and metformin-treated diabetics. Currently, the prevalence of cobalamin deficiency among vegans and vegetarians in Australia is lacking; data on dietary intake including supplements and nutritional status are also limited. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Mar 7:1-15. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

a Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos Córdoba (ICYTAC-CONICET-UNC) , Córdoba , Argentina.

Microbiome is the community of microorganism that co-live with a host. The human being is the result of the integration of its genome and the coexistence with millions of microorganisms throughout its evolutionary history. Human-microbiome association can be considered a step of integration in evolution, constituting a superorganism. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 27:1-13. Epub 2019 Feb 27.

a Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council (CNR) , Bari , Italy.

The study aimed at improving the nutritional profile of yeast leavened salt reduced sliced bread and puccia type bread fortified with a wheat-based Lactobacillus plantarum ITM21B fermentation product (Bio21B). The protein content of bread made under laboratory conditions was increased by using: (i) chickpea flour (CF) (15% wt/wt flour) and Bio21B or (ii) the Bio21B containing a fungal protease to favour the gluten hydrolysis. Products showed increased protein and total amino acid content and improved protein digestibility. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 27:1-13. Epub 2019 Feb 27.

f Food To Fit Ltd , Greens Norton , UK.

A scientific workshop held in the UK explored the potential contribution of traditional dried fruits to public health, identified gaps in the evidence and addressed priorities for research. Presentations considered the categorisation and composition of dried fruits; dried fruit and gastrointestinal health; the polyphenol content of dried fruits and their potential contribution to health; dried fruit and appetite in relation to the psychology of snacking and obesity; dried fruit and dental health including its role as a snack; and conflicts in public health advice for dried fruits. A round table discussion explored the contribution of dried fruit to "five a day" fruit and vegetable intake and fibre intake, whether dried fruits have equivalence with fresh in terms of dietary advice, advice on snacking in relation to dental health and appetite control, informing the public about different types of dried fruits and avoiding consumer confusion, and future research requirements. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 27:1-7. Epub 2019 Feb 27.

a Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China.

Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can lower blood pressure, but its role in preventing coronary artery disease (CAD) remains in debate. Thus, we performed a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies to address this issue. We carried out a systematical search in databases of PubMed and Embase to screen out eligible publications. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 22:1-11. Epub 2019 Feb 22.

a Centre of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN), North-West University , Potchefstroom , South Africa.

We considered the Blom's transformation, a statistical method aimed to normalise and standardise food intakes before principal component analysis. A simulation study was performed to evaluate the eigenvalue distribution of a correlation matrix under common conditions in food questionnaire analysis. The scree plot visual inspection and the Guttman-Kaiser (GK) criterion were compared to Horn's parallel analysis to evaluate their efficacy in food pattern identification. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 18:1-13. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

a IRCCS SDN , Naples , Italy.

This study sought to determine the possible detrimental effects of several low- or non-caloric sweeteners on endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), inflammation and behavioural changes in mice. C57BL/6 male mice received low and high dose of natural and artificial sweeteners for 4 weeks. EPCs, physical and biochemical variables, inflammation and behavioural changes were evaluated. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 18:1-11. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

e Faculty of Health Sciences , Hokkaido University , Sapporo , Japan.

We examined the changes in the heart of rats at the early stages of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes, and whether azuki bean extract (ABE) could influence these changes. The experimental diabetic rats received 0 or 40 mg/kg of ABE orally for 4 weeks, whereas the control group rats received distilled water. 8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and expression of proteins associated with peroxisomal FA β-oxidation as well as oxidative stress markers were examined. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 16:1-10. Epub 2019 Feb 16.

a School of Biological and Chemical Engineering , Zhejiang University of Science and Technology , Zhejiang , Hangzhou , China.

After consuming broccoli, isothiocyanates can be produced by the hydrolytic action of myrosinase from plant and/or microbiota. Using male C57BL/6 mice, the present study investigated the effects of broccoli ingestion on the myrosinase-like activity, NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) activity, diversity and composition of the gut microbiota. Compared with the control group, continuously feeding raw or hydrolysed broccoli increased the myrosinase-like activities of the colon and caecum contents, and also improved the NQO1 activity of the colon mucosa. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 16:1-12. Epub 2019 Feb 16.

a School of Public Health , Loma Linda University , Loma Linda , CA , USA.

California Health Interview Survey (2005-2015) data were used to examine the association between dietary intake frequencies and mental health - Kessler-6 scores categorised as no/low (NLPD), moderate (MPD) or serious psychological distress (SPD). The 245,891 surveys represented 27.7 million adults annually, with 13. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 15:1-16. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

b Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy.

The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evaluation of current evidence on fruit and vegetable consumption and health outcomes. A systematic search for quantitative syntheses was performed. Several criteria, including study design, dose-response relationship, heterogeneity and agreement of results over time, and identification of potential confounding factors, were used to assess the level of evidence. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 15:1-11. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

c Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology , University of Navarra , Pamplona , Spain.

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of α-lipoic acid (α-LA) on liver mitochondrial bioenergetics and oxidative status for 8 weeks in normal-healthy animals. A pair-fed group was included to differentiate between α-LA direct effects and those changes due to reduced food intake. α-LA decreased body weight gain, liver weight and insulin levels with no differences compared to its pair-fed group. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 15:1-9. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

c Department of Environmental Health , Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , Boston , MA , USA.

The primary health concerns among US firefighters are cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression and occur in an occupational setting where dietary habits are suboptimal. To understand if a diet or lifestyle modification works in a fire academy training setting, it is important to evaluate the cultural barriers and challenges that might be faced. A semi-structured telephone interview method followed by a focus group was used to gather common themes among fire service leaders. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 15:1-10. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

a Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty of Medicine , University of Debrecen , Debrecen , Hungary.

Dietary food, depending on timing, amount and composition can influence gene expression in various tissues. Here, we investigated the effect of high-fat meal diets of different compositions on the gene expression pattern of human skeletal muscle. Gene expression data of skeletal muscle samples from human volunteers prior and 4 h after the consumption of high lipid-containing meal consisting of either saturated-, monounsaturated- or polyunsaturated fatty acids were downloaded from the public repository. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 12. Epub 2019 Feb 12.

a Department of Hygiene and Public Health , Nippon Medical School , Bunkyo-Ku , Tokyo , Japan.

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 4:1-5. Epub 2019 Feb 4.

c Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Division of Auxology and Metabolic Diseases, Piancavallo (VB) , Italy.

We have recently shown that population-specific formulae are required to estimate fat-free mass (FFM) from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in obese women with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) matched by age and percent fat mass (FM) to non-PWS women. The present cross-sectional study was aimed at developing generalised BIA equations that could be used in PWS subjects independently of sex and FM. We used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure FFM and BIA to measure whole-body impedance at 50 kHz (Z) in 34 women and 21 men with PWS. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Feb 1:1-13. Epub 2019 Feb 1.

b Biotechnology of Natural Products, Center of Life and Food Science Weihenstephan , Technical University of Munich , Freising , Germany.

The present work studied the effect of the year of harvest, the genotype and the cultivation method on the nutritional quality and the allergen content of three plum cultivars. The common quality parameters and the phytochemical content strongly varied with the year and the cultivar, while the system of cultivation had a minor influence. In particular, ascorbic acid greatly decreased in 2016 compared to 2015, while polyphenols were higher in 2016. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 14:1-15. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

a Division of Aquaculture and Upgrading , Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere, IPMA , Lisboa , Portugal.

Fish contain healthy nutrients, such as ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which protect against cardiovascular disease, and selenium (Se), which reduces methylmercury (MeHg) toxicity. Fish are also a dietary source of MeHg. This requires an assessment of the benefits versus risks. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 11:1-22. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

a School of Pharmacy , Monash University Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia.

There is a high and increasing global prevalence of nutraceuticals use. This study aims to systematically review and critically appraise all available evidence to identify the factors affecting consumers' decisions in taking nutraceuticals. Questionnaire, interview or focus group studies which directly reported factors affecting consumers' decisions in using nutraceuticals were included. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 11:1-11. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

a Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology , Gdańsk University of Technology , Gdańsk , Poland.

Betalains are a group of plant originated pigments with chemopreventive potential. The aim of this study was to relate the composition of betalains and chosen biological activities (antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-genotoxic and influence on enzymatic activities) for extracts from differently pigmented varieties of prickly pear (yellow, orange and red) and beetroot (white and red). The assumption was that phytocomplexes of tested varieties of the same plant species would exhibit generally similar chemical composition differing mostly in betalain content, which will be reflected by their biological activity. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 11:1-11. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

a College of Public Health , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou , Henan , China.

The association between coffee consumption and pancreatic cancer risk has been extensively studied; however, there is no consistent conclusion. Therefore, this meta-analysis study sought to evaluate dose-response relationship between them. A search was conducted using the PubMed and Web of Science databases. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 9:1-11. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

a Australasian Research Institute , Sydney Adventist Hospital , Wahroonga , Australia.

Fish oils oxidise readily, forming primary and secondary oxidation products, which may be harmful for humans. Some recent studies reported that fish oil supplements in Australasia are oxidised above acceptable international limits, however other studies reported low levels of oxidation. This study employed peroxide and p-anisidine values determination to measure primary and secondary oxidation of fish oils in the Australian market. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 9:1-8. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

d School of Bio-science and Biotechnology , Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedker University (A Central University) , Lucknow , India.

The present investigation demonstrates the longevity-promoting effects of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol (isoprenol) in the animal model Caenorhabditis elegans that might be served as a lead nutraceutical in geriatric research. Our results showed that 0.5 mM isoprenol extended the mean lifespan of worms by 25% in comparison to control worms. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 9:1-9. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

b Department of Nutrition and Food Safety School of Public Health , Nanjing Medical University , Nanjing , China.

Sulforaphane (SFN) is the major component extracted from broccoli/broccoli sprouts. It has been shown to possess anti-cancer activity. Gastric cancer is common cancer worldwide. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 9:1-7. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

b Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Public Health , Tianjin Medical University , Tianjin , China.

To examine the association between blood cholesterol concentrations and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the Chinese elderly. A case-control study was implemented between November 2011 and November 2017. Elderly patients aged ≥ 55 years with (n = 117) and without AD (control participants; n = 117) were recruited from the Neurology Central Hospital of Tianjin, China. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 9:1-14. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

a Department of Urology , Medical Nutrition Science, University of Bonn , Bonn , Germany.

The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a 3-month weight-loss-stabilization phase (phase 2) following a successful 3-month weight-loss phase (phase 1), including a conventional energy-restricted diet with (MR) or without (C) meal replacement, on the cardiometabolic risk profile in 80 overweight women. In phase 2, both groups continued to significantly reduce weight and sustained the significant decreases in waist circumference and LDL-C. During the study, folic acid concentration significantly increased in the MR-group, while homocysteine concentration significantly worsened in the C-group. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 8:1-8. Epub 2019 Jan 8.

a Departamento de Biociências , Universidade Federal de São Paulo , Santos , Brasil.

This study aimed at evaluating the ingredients and nutritional information of commercially-available gluten-free bread (GFB) in Brazil. A total of 128 products were studied, of which 87% presented the sandwich loaf shape. Traditional GFBs (n = 114) had as main ingredient the refined rice flour and starches, whereas alternative ones (n = 14) presented whole rice flour. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 7:1-11. Epub 2019 Jan 7.

b NUTRIPASS, IRD, SupAgro , University of Montpellier , Montpellier , France.

The effects of soaking and cooking on soluble sugars, alpha-galacto-oligosaccharides (α-GOS) and soluble dietary fibres (SDF) and insoluble dietary fibres (IDF) were assessed in five legumes (lentil, chickpea, fenugreek, faba bean and Egyptian faba bean). In raw seeds, total α-GOS content ranged from 2500 mg/100 g (chickpea) to over 4000 mg/100 g (fenugreek). Stachyose was predominant in fenugreek, lentil and chickpea, whereas verbascose was the main α-GOS in faba bean and Egyptian faba bean. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 7:1-7. Epub 2019 Jan 7.

a Department of Medical Biology , University of Split, School of Medicine , Split , Croatia.

Although the effect of isolated nutrients on plasma parathyroid hormone (PTH) is somewhat familiar, the effect of multiple nutrients on plasma PTH level has not yet been studied. The aim of this study was to identify groups of food items that are associated with the plasma PTH level in healthy individuals. This cross-sectional study enrolled 1180 healthy individuals from Croatia with plasma PTH levels inside the referent values. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 Jan 2:1-11. Epub 2019 Jan 2.

a School of Allied Health Sciences , Griffith University , Southport , Australia.

Smoothies are popular breakfast foods. This study examined the effect of consuming Cereal & Milk (CM) or a nutritionally-comparable Fruit Smoothie (FS) for breakfast on daily energy intake (EI) in free-living adults and the extent to which individuals compensated for calories ingested in a High Energy Fruit Smoothie (HE). Ten participants (28. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019 May 2;70(3):311-322. Epub 2019 Jan 2.

c Department of Cardiology , First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University , Urumqi , China.

The ingestion of tea flavonoids (TF) and fructooligosaccharide (FOS) contributes to anti-hyperlipidaemia. In the current study, TF or FOS or TF together with FOS were orally administrated to mice fed a high sucrose (HS) diet. UPLC-MS analyses showed that FOS significantly increased the concentrations of urine catechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate and gallocatechin gallate. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2018 Dec 20:1-10. Epub 2018 Dec 20.

d Department of Nutrition and Food Science , University of Maryland , College Park , ML , USA.

In this study, the impact of dietary sn-2 palmitic triacylglycerol (sn-2 PTAG) on faecal lipids, calcium excretion and lipid metabolic alternation was investigated in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats fed with high-fat diet containing either palm olein (PO, sn-2 palmitic acid (PA) of 14.8%), sn-2 PTAG50 (sn-2 PA of 56.4%) or sn-2 PTAG70 (sn-2 PA of 72. Read More

Int J Food Sci Nutr 2018 Dec 2:1-6. Epub 2018 Dec 2.

d Fuji Oil Holdings Inc , Research Institute for Creating Future , Izumisano , Osaka , Japan.

Soymilk is rich in phytochemicals such as soy isoflavones (SIs) and soyasaponins (SSs). Dietary SIs and SSs display inhibitory effects on contact hypersensitivity (CHS), which was reported in a mouse model for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD); however, the beneficial effects of soymilk consumption on CHS remain unknown. Here, we studied the effects of drinking soymilk on CHS and gut microbiota. Read More