{"title":"Bioactive Properties of Sorghum-based Beverages from Whole or Refined Grains","authors":"A. Garzón, M. Albarracín, S. Drago","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2303013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2303013","url":null,"abstract":"Sorghum-based beverages were developed and the effects of decortication on nutritional composition and biofunctional properties after a simulated gastrointestinal digestion were analyzed. For that, white sorghum flours from whole (WS) and decorticated (DS) grains were obtained and used to prepare sorghum beverages. They were analyzed regarding chemical composition, minerals, and phenolic acid contents. Moreover, the bioaccessibility of phenolics, proteins, and the potential bioactivity (ABTS+ scavenging, ACE-I inhibition and DPP-IV inhibition) after a simulated gastrointestinal digestion were determined. The grain decortication increased the content of carbohydrates and Fe in the flour, but decreased all the other compounds analyzed. Gallic and ferulic acids were the most abundant free and bound phenolics, respectively. WS-beverage exhibited higher gallic acid bioaccessibility, while DS presented higher p-coumaric acid bioaccessibility, with no differences for ferulic acid. DS-beverage showed higher peptide bioaccessibility than WS, probably because of the higher degree of hydrolysis of proteins from refined flour. Regarding bioactive properties, WS- beverage presented 20% more ABTS scavenging than DS, possibly related to the higher phenolic content. On the other hand, DS-beverage presented higher ACE-I and DPP-IV inhibition than WS (40 and 100% more, respectively) because of the generation of bioactive peptides. Whole or refined sorghum could be used to produce beverages analogs to milk, with health potential benefits.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45129160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Bloomer, Marie van der Merwe, Melissa J. Puppa, M. Butawan
{"title":"Impact of Feeding Time and Duration on Body Mass and Composition in Young, Exercising Mice","authors":"R. Bloomer, Marie van der Merwe, Melissa J. Puppa, M. Butawan","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2303014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2303014","url":null,"abstract":"Time-restricted feeding (TRF) has increased in popularity among various groups, including fitness enthusiasts. The ideal timing of TRF in relation to daily exercise is unknown. Most fitness enthusiasts consume meals immediately or soon after exercise to improve body composition (e.g., lean mass). We compared two different TRF approaches, as well as an ad libitum control diet, with regards to body mass and body composition in C57BL/6 mice. Young, healthy, male mice exercised five days per week and were assigned to consume food ad libitum (control), or to follow a 6-hour TRF that began immediately after exercise (TRF-I) or 5 hours after exercise (TRF-D); n = 12 mice per group. Body mass, lean mass, and fat mass were assessed weekly. Due to animal deaths, only 10 animals were included in the analysis for each TRF group, with 8 animals included for the control group. When computing the 8-week average, body mass varied between groups (p < 0.0001), with the TRF-I (25.4 ± 1.7 g) weighing less than the TRF-D (26.3 ± 2.3 g) and control (26.9 ± 2.3 g). Lean mass also differed (p < 0.0001), with control (22.8 ± 1.9 g) higher than TRF-I (21.4 ± 1.7 g) and TRF-D (21.7 ± 1.8 g). Additionally, fat mass differed between groups (p < 0.0001), with the TRF-D (2.7 ± 0.9 g) higher than the TRF-I (2.2 ± 0.9 g) and control (2.0 ± 1.2 g). Finally, percent body fat differed (p < 0.0001), with TRF-D (10.5 ± 3.3%) higher than TRF-I (8.6 ± 3.7%) and control (7.5 ± 4.3%). At the end of the 8-week intervention, TRF-I was lower in fat mass and percent body fat than TRF-D (p < 0.05), while body mass and lean mass were higher for control as compared to both TRF groups (p < 0.05). These results indicate that when combined with regular exercise, ad libitum feeding may be more beneficial (greater overall and lean mass gain) than TRF, regardless of feeding timing.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43446937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Combined Effect of Infant and Mother Secretor Status on Infant Susceptibility to Viral Gastroenteritis and Celiac Disease","authors":"Indrani Das, Robyn Murphy, A. Goldman","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2303012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2303012","url":null,"abstract":"Celiac disease is a prevalent autoimmune disorder with a rising incidence of 7.5% annually during the second half of the 20th century and the 21st century. Not all genetically susceptible individuals that carry the risk alleles HLA DQ2 and DQ8 go on to develop celiac disease, suggesting that there may be other environmental triggers that contribute to the development of celiac disease in genetically susceptible individuals. Gastroenteritis during infancy has been shown to be associated with increased risk of celiac disease. Secretor status, per the FUT2 genotype, and subsequent alterations in the microbiota, is associated with risk of gastroenteritis in infants. This review investigates the literature from January 2010 to June 2022 to determine the combined effect of secretor status and viral gastroenteritis on the development of celiac disease. Mothers with the secretor phenotype and infants with the non-secretor phenotype provided the most protection against particular strains of gastroenteritis and celiac disease. Both the maternal and infant secretor status, as well as the infant’s Lewis status and ABO blood group can influence the infant’s susceptibility to different viral strains, which cause gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis caused by viral infections can damage intestinal epithelial cells, cause dysbiosis, and affect pro-inflammatory cytokines, which exacerbate celiac disease onset. Understanding the effect of secretor status and gastroenteritis on celiac disease may provide a novel approach to early screening and preventative strategies to reduce risk factors that contribute to the onset of celiac disease.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44791828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ellagic Acid - A Dietary Polyphenol with Anticancer Activity that Deserves More Consideration","authors":"M. Djaldetti","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2303011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2303011","url":null,"abstract":"Ellagic acid (EA) the principal polyphenol of pomegranate (Punicca granatum) is renowned for its beneficial therapeutic activity in several diseases including cancer. Studies have shown that EA exerts a carcinopreventive effect on many cancer cells, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and limiting neovascularization and cell migration. In animal models, EA could reduce tumor development, number and size. Research detected that EA exerts its activity on cancer cells through several signaling pathways, without affecting the function and viability of normal cells. While the investigation of the carcinopreventive effect of EA has been carried out in great detail in vitro, research on animal models and clinical studies is rather scanty, leaving the impression that its potential value as a carcinopreventer is somewhat neglected. This work aims to review the effect of EA on different types of cancer and to attract researchers’ attention to the potential of EA to serve as an adjuvant to anti-cancer drugs.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48610357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus Annuus) and Health Benefits: A Review","authors":"Y. Puraikalan, Michelle I. Scott","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2303010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2303010","url":null,"abstract":"A literature review was conducted to present an overview of sunflower seeds, nutritional value, and health benefits. Sunflower seeds are inexpensive, readily available, and nutritious all year long. Some of the most important nutrients for humans are found in them in particularly high concentrations. There are several vitamins in sunflower seeds, including vitamin B1 and B5, vitamin E and folate. Additionally, they contain important minerals like copper, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorous. The fats in sunflower seeds are also heart-healthy fats that can increase high density lipoprotein cholesterol and provide cardiovascular protection. One of these nutrients is vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that plays an important role in preserving cardiovascular health. The vitamin E in sunflower seeds is quite high, with a quarter cup providing ninety percent of the recommended daily allowance. Furthermore, lignan, arginine, and phenolic acids support cardiovascular health. The benefits of consuming these substances are increasingly emerging, even though they are less well known by most people.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68397416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephanie C Brown, C. Wall, C. Frampton, R. Gearry, A. Day
{"title":"The Low FODMAP Diet for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Overlapping Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms – a Case Series","authors":"Stephanie C Brown, C. Wall, C. Frampton, R. Gearry, A. Day","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2302009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2302009","url":null,"abstract":"The low FODMAP diet (LFD) is a dietary intervention developed for and used particularly for the management of functional GI symptoms (FGIS) in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has also been proposed to improve coincident functional gut symptoms in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This report describes the outcomes of the LFD in a series of children with IBD with concurrent FGIS. This study included children aged between 7-14 years with quiescent IBD and overlapping FGIS. All participants received three dietetic consultations in line with best practice recommendations. The IBS Global Improvement Scale was used to assess symptom outcomes. Mean (standard deviation [SD]) and number (percentage) were calculated for continuous and categorical data. Seven (77.7%) of the nine children experienced GI symptom improvement after completing the LFD for four weeks. All seven children had recurrence of symptoms in response to challenge with fructans and three also experienced symptoms of lactose intolerance. The LFD may be considered as a dietary option to help alleviate overlapping FGIS in children with quiescent IBD when provided by a qualified paediatric gastroenterology dietitian. Further studies are now required to support these findings.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46174216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pasta Fortification with Leaves of Edible Wild Plants to Lower the P Glycaemic Index of Handmade Fresh Noodles","authors":"M. Ombra, F. Nazzaro, F. Fratianni","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2302008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2302008","url":null,"abstract":"Edible wild plants are a largely available food at no cost and an emblem of sustainability. Among the numerous varieties of edible wild plants, purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) and common mallow (Malva sylvestris L.) are good sources of healthful bioactive compounds. Therefore, there is a growing interest in their consumption for health-related nutritional and sustainable perspectives. Fresh durum wheat tagliatelle fortified with dried and pulverized leaves of mallow or purslane at two distinct percentages of integration (3%, 6%) were handmade. Polyphenols, pigments, and carotenoids were extracted and quantified. The in vitro inhibitory effect against digestive enzymes and the predicted glycaemic response were assessed. All samples exhibited appreciable quantities of polyphenols, pigments, and enzymatic inhibition of α-amylase and α glucosidase in vitro. The estimated glycaemic index for pasta fortified with 3% or 6% purslane powder was reduced by 10.8% or 28.3%, respectively, compared to pasta with durum wheat semolina alone. For mallow-enriched pasta at 3 and 6%, the reductions were 24.3% and 21.6%, in the order. The lowest expected glycaemic index was obtained with pasta 6% purslane powder enriched (P6c = 53 +/- 2.2). In this study, mallow and purslane were tested to be used as natural sources for producing handmade enriched pasta. All the fortified samples presented a lower pGI concerning control pasta, thus indicating that plant powder addition could be suitably adopted. Their valuable and functional compounds reduced the pGI and imparted a pleasant natural color to the pasta.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42139013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jocelyn L. Tan-Shalaby, Moustafa Khalifa, Abdullah S. Binsaeedu
{"title":"The Multifaceted Roles of Ketogenic Diets in Neurology-Brain Cancers and Other Neurologic Diseases","authors":"Jocelyn L. Tan-Shalaby, Moustafa Khalifa, Abdullah S. Binsaeedu","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2302007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2302007","url":null,"abstract":"The ketogenic diet (KD) is currently well known in the lay media as a quick way to lose weight. However, the KD is not a new medical concept. The KD was used in the early 1900s to control seizures. However, as we developed more effective pharmacological agents, we used the KD less until it became practically obscure by the 1980s. Similar to the effects of fasting, the KD leads to the production of ketones as an alternative energy source to glucose. Therefore, the KD has many beneficial metabolic effects, such as an improved immune response, regulation of signal transduction, inflammatory pathways, and neurotransmission. There is growing evidence that KD can be used in the management of various disorders, such as mitochondrial diseases, metabolic disorders, and even cancer. From a neurological standpoint, the KD may have therapeutic benefits in multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and stroke. The purpose of this brief narrative review is to outline the current research in the literature on the great potential of the KD as part of a comprehensive neurological treatment plan covering multiple neurological disorders such as status epilepticus, traumatic brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune disorders, neuropathies, and cancers.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48984138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consumer Perception, Nutritional, and Technological Properties of Bread Made with Chickpea Flour","authors":"","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2302006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2302006","url":null,"abstract":"Celiac disease (CD) is one of the most common intestinal diseases in humans today. The only \"cure\" for this disease is a strictly gluten-free diet. Bread is a highly accepted food product. But, bread is a product that owns its technological properties to the presence of gluten. Bread without gluten has different texture, palatability, and sensorial properties. Therefore, new products are needed to solve this problem. Chickpeas are an inexpensive source of protein for making gluten-free baked goods. In this study, we explored a gluten-free bread formula made with chickpea flour and examined the consumer profile of chickpea bread and its nutritional and technical properties. Results showed that chickpeas could be an alternative raw material for meeting the consumer needs of people who need (or prefer) gluten-free products/diets.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47234121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Associations between Health-Related Behaviours, Well-Being, and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students with Special Educational Need: A Secondary Analysis","authors":"Shikah Almobayed, A. Smith","doi":"10.21926/rpn.2301005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/rpn.2301005","url":null,"abstract":"Health-related behaviours (HRBs) have been considered one of the most critical public health issues, especially for those with special educational needs (SEN). Previous research suggests that health-related behaviours are highly likely to impact well-being and academic achievement. Diet is a crucial health-related behaviour that needs to be investigated along with factors such as sleep and exercise. The present study used data from the Cornish Academies Project, and secondary analyses were conducted to investigate associations between health-related behaviour and well-being and academic performance of secondary students with SEN. The current study sample was 308 students with SEN (mean age, 13.5 years, SD 1.44 years). The study was longitudinal, with time points 6 months apart, and a multivariate design with data from three academies in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The Diet and Behaviour Scale (DABS) measured diet and lifestyle (physical activity, sleep, and general health). Logistic regressions on the time one data showed a significant relationship between good general health and long sleep, eating healthy foods, and avoiding junk food. High exercise and high attendance decreased the likelihood of low attainment. Long sleep was associated with better conduct at time one and time two. There was a significant association between high consumption of healthy foods and good general health and better educational attainment at time two. Longitudinal cross-lagged analyses showed that high tea and high total weekly caffeine consumption at time one were associated with anxiety at time two. In addition, high cola consumption at time one was associated with high depression at time two. Findings from the current study increase our knowledge regarding associations between HRB and well-being, and academic performance in secondary school pupils with SEN, though the results need to be explored further to determine the precise nature of the relationship.","PeriodicalId":74647,"journal":{"name":"Recent progress in nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44844450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}