Rui Liu, Songxue Wang, Zhifu Liu, Qian Cheng, Qiuyuan Liang, Jian Du, Huali Wang, Ye Zhang, Hao Wang
{"title":"Selenium-rich yeast improve HFD-induced abnormal lipid metabolism in ApoE<sup>-/-</sup> mice: inhibit oxidative stress, reorganise gut microbiota, and enhance cognitive ability.","authors":"Rui Liu, Songxue Wang, Zhifu Liu, Qian Cheng, Qiuyuan Liang, Jian Du, Huali Wang, Ye Zhang, Hao Wang","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2490889","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2490889","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Selenium-rich yeast (SeY) is a dietary supplement known to confer multiple health benefits, but its effects on HFD-fed ApoE<sup>-/-</sup> mice were previously unclear. In this study, it was shown that the intervention of SeY could decrease the body weight (7.69%), as well as the levels of both TC and TG for livers (43.36 and 14.50%) and serum (25.34 and 28.67%). Conversely, the HDL-C levels were increased high to 190%, as well as the antioxidant capacity, reflected in the increased levels of the CAT, SOD, and GSH-Px in both the liver (16.93, 22.06, and 17.59%) and the serum (40.67, 113.76, and 19.83%). SeY could further regulate mRNA levels related to lipid synthesis and transport. Moreover, the anti-hyperlipidemic effects of SeY were manifested in enriching SCFAs-producing bacteria, and the cognitive impairment caused by HFD was also alleviated. Overall, all of the results indicated the effect of SeY in regulating abnormal lipid metabolism and developing functional dietary supplements.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"404-418"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144012981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qinglong Cao, Zizheng Nie, Yingying Liu, Jiaoyang Xu, Liangjing Chen, Shufen Han
{"title":"Effects of taurine supplementation on cognitive function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.","authors":"Qinglong Cao, Zizheng Nie, Yingying Liu, Jiaoyang Xu, Liangjing Chen, Shufen Han","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2499044","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2499044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Taurine is recognised for its neuroprotective effects, however, its potential role on cognition remains controversial. A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the effects of taurine on cognition in both cognitively impaired and non-impaired populations. Electronic databases was searched up to January 2025 according to eligibility criteria. A total of 7 RCTs with 9 intervention trials involving 402 individuals were included. Taurine, administered alone or in combination with exercise training, did not exhibit significant effects in cognitive scores. Compared with therapeutic drugs alone, the combination of taurine and therapeutic drugs did not produce greater improvements in cognitive performance, however, subgroup analysis indicated that this combination resulted in significant enhancements in the Mini-Mental State Examination (WMD = 3.09, 95% CI: 2.29-3.90). Overall, the findings of the present meta-analysis do not provide sufficient evidence to support the efficacy of taurine supplementation in enhancing cognitive function.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"370-380"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144016320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A pinch too much: the sodium price of plant-based analogues.","authors":"Giuseppe Grosso","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2510345","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2510345","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"337-339"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paola Biscotti, Donato Angelino, Cristian Del Bo', Pasquale Strazzullo, Lara Chehade, Jessica Meuren, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Patrizia Riso, Daniela Martini
{"title":"Sodium content of plant-based meat and cheese analogues: comparison with benchmarks proposed by the World Health Organization.","authors":"Paola Biscotti, Donato Angelino, Cristian Del Bo', Pasquale Strazzullo, Lara Chehade, Jessica Meuren, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Patrizia Riso, Daniela Martini","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2494156","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2494156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although plant-based analogues of animal products have become increasingly common, their sodium content has not been adequately investigated. The main aims of this study were to: (i) compare sodium content of cheese analogues, meat analogues, and tofu and tempeh sold in Italy with the relative WHO benchmarks (720, 250 and 280 mg/100 g, respectively); and (ii) evaluate the effectiveness of Nutri-Score in identifying products exceeding these benchmarks. Food labels from 430 meat analogues, 49 cheese analogues and 42 tofu and tempeh products were collected and analysed. Meat analogues (93%) and tofu and tempeh (57%) had the highest percentage of products exceeding the benchmark while cheese analogues had the lowest (20%). All subcategories in the meat analogues category showed a higher median sodium content than the benchmark, with cured meats having the highest level. Among cheese analogues, the grated cheese subcategory showed the highest median sodium content with all products exceeding the benchmark, while tofu and tempeh had the lowest median sodium content. The Nutri-Score algorithm did not consistently identify products with sodium levels exceeding the established benchmarks. This study highlights the need to reduce sodium content of such products and emphasises the importance of improving consumers' nutritional awareness.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"394-403"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143982577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The associations of mindful and intuitive eating with BMI, depression, anxiety and stress across generations: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Hatice Merve Bayram, Murat Gürbüz","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2462185","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2462185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study aimed to evaluate the differences between generations and relationship between mindful and intuitive eating with body mass index (BMI), depression, stress, and anxiety. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 547 adults. Online questionnaire including Intuitive Eating Scale-2nd edition (IES-2), Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale was performed. Gen Z scored highest for \"unconditional permission to eat\", and lowest for \"interference\" (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Baby Boomers demonstrated the lowest \"conscious nutrition\" scores compared to others (<i>p</i>: 0.002). Weak negative correlations were observed between IES-2 scores and BMI (<i>r</i>: -0.165, <i>p</i> < 0.001), depression (<i>r</i>: -0.194, <i>p</i> < 0.001), anxiety (<i>r</i>: -0.191, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and stress (<i>r</i>: -0.100, <i>p</i>: 0.020). MEQ scores were negatively correlated with BMI, depression, anxiety, and stress (<i>r</i>: -0.159, <i>r</i>: -0.364, <i>r</i>: -0.372, <i>r</i>: -0.360, <i>p</i> < 0.001). \"Eating for physical rather than emotional reasons\" showed negative correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress scores (<i>r</i>: -0.259, <i>r</i>: -0.249, <i>r</i>: -0.168, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"326-336"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143255643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strategies for increased adherence to the Mediterranean or healthy diet in university food services: a systematic review.","authors":"Sofia Sousa Silva, Ada Rocha, Cláudia Viegas","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2472216","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2472216","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been recognised as a healthy and sustainable diet model. Despite this, current eating habits diverge significantly from established dietary recommendations, namely the MD among young university students. The eating habits of young people are characterised by a high consumption of energy-dense foods and a low consumption of vegetables and fruit. Thus, university canteen food services are essential in promoting a healthy and sustainable diet. This systematic review aimed to identify the strategies for promoting adherence to the MD and healthy diets in Higher Education food service. This systematic review was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Of the 39 studies that were retrieved, all focused on strategies to improve healthy eating, and none specifically used the term \"Mediterranean\". Studies were conducted in different countries worldwide. Architectural nudges, discounts on healthy food and nutritional information were identified as successful strategies, especially among females and students with higher nutrition education. A combination of nudging strategies in food service is a promising way to promote healthier food habits.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"239-264"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143585385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mario Cotacallapa-Sucapuca, José de J Berrios, James Pan, Claudia Arribas, Mercedes M Pedrosa, Patricia Morales, Montaña Cámara
{"title":"Winemaking by-products fortification of flour formulations based on corn and lentil.","authors":"Mario Cotacallapa-Sucapuca, José de J Berrios, James Pan, Claudia Arribas, Mercedes M Pedrosa, Patricia Morales, Montaña Cámara","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2466112","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2466112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Formulations based on a mixture of corn: lentil flours (70:30) (93.75%), salt (1.25%), sugar (5%), 5 or 20% of Hylon<sup>®</sup> V, were fortified with 5 and 20% of fermented Cabernet Sauvignon grape skin or seed, and unfermented Chardonnay grape seed flours, and evaluated for their functional components. The incorporation of winemaking by-products increased the dietary fibre content. Soluble sugars and arabinoxylans content depended only on corn:lentil flours presence. The total starch content varied between 42 .55 g/100g to 58.41 g/100g and the highest concentrations of resistant starch were determined in formulations with 20% Hylon<sup>®</sup> V. Total phenols, total flavonoids, and anthocyanins, were higher in all formulations with 20% fermented Cabernet Sauvignon skin or unfermented Chardonnay seed flours, regardless the content of corn:lentil flours. Winemaking by-products represent potential functional and prebiotic novel ingredients for new functional food products.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"290-303"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143457876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The relevance of early interventions to improve diet quality.","authors":"Giuseppe Grosso","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2492724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2025.2492724","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":"76 3","pages":"223-225"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143994266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sodium alginate improves lipid disruption and alters the composition of the gut microbiota in farnesoid X receptor-null mice.","authors":"Masaaki Miyata, Kouhei Maeno, Reina Takagi, Yoshimasa Sugiura","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2471106","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2471106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Seaweed-derived dietary fibre sodium alginate (SA) has been shown to present with health benefits in food-derived disease models. To determine whether SA improves the disease rather than merely suppressing its progression, we assessed its effects using farnesoid X receptor (FXR)-deficient mice to provide a model of advanced hyperlipidaemia. Fxr-null mice were fed with a 5% SA-supplemented diet for nine weeks and showed significant decreases in the levels of liver triglycerides (<i>p</i> < 0.05), total cholesterol (<i>p</i> < 0.05), serum low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The expression levels of fatty acid-synthesizing genes (<i>Fas</i> and <i>Scd1</i>) and cholesterol-metabolizing genes (<i>Hmgcr, Hmgcs</i>, and <i>Abca1</i>), were significantly reduced. Furthermore, the SA supplementation has altered the gut microbiota and significantly increased the abundance of the genus <i>Oscillospira</i> (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and <i>Parabacteroides</i> (<i>p</i> < 0.01). These results suggest that SA improves lipid disruption and influences the composition of the gut microbiota in the Fxr-null mice.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"304-314"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143537108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of the Mediterranean diet on the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.","authors":"Roghayeh Molani-Gol, Maryam Rafraf","doi":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2466111","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09637486.2025.2466111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review aimed to summarise the current knowledge regarding the effects of the Mediterranean diet (MD) on the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). A systematic search was done on Web of Sciences, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases until January 2025. The majority of the included studies (15 of 16 RCTs) supported the role of MD following in the secondary prevention of CVDs. According to the RCT results, the patients in the MD group had lower cardiovascular deaths, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and other events. They also had healthier lipid profiles and blood fatty acids, higher flow-mediated dilation and endothelial progenitor cell levels, and lower endothelial progenitor cells compared to a low-fat diet. However, both MD and control (low-fat diet) groups promoted similar decreases in blood pressure and body mass index. The findings of this review suggested that adherence to the MD could be beneficial in the secondary prevention of CVD.</p>","PeriodicalId":14087,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"226-238"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143515537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}