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{"title":"Phytochemical profile and antioxidant potential of sea buckthorn leaves: A comprehensive analysis of nutrients and bioactive compounds","authors":"Fatima Zohra Chenni,&nbsp;Hedi Mighri,&nbsp;Fatima Zohra Ghanemi,&nbsp;Kahina Hamenni,&nbsp;Naima Bennour,&nbsp;Samira Meziani,&nbsp;Kouider Sennous,&nbsp;Jordi Saldo","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70033","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jsf2.70033","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sea buckthorn (<i>Hippophae rhamnoides</i> L.) is a valuable plant with diverse health benefits attributed to its rich phytochemical composition and medicinal properties. In this study, the chemical composition and antioxidant potential of sea buckthorn leaves were investigated using a hydroethanolic extract. Proximate analysis, mineral content determination, antioxidant assays (DPPH and ABTS), and antihemolytic activity were employed to assess the nutritional and functional properties of the extract.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Proximate analysis revealed significant amounts of carbohydrates (61.51 g/100 g), proteins (12.49 g/100 g), and fats (13.4 g/100 g). The mineral composition showed high calcium, sodium, and magnesium levels, with potassium being the lowest among the major minerals. The total phenolic content (TPC) was 131.34 mg GAE/g extract DW, and the total flavonoid content (TFC) was 43.00 mg CE/g extract DW. Antioxidant activities linked to the phenolic profile were notable, with DPPH and ABTS assays showing IC50 values of 2.10 mg/g DW and 0.46 mg/g DW, respectively. The phenolic profile, dominated by quinic and rutin, contributed to the observed strong antioxidant activity. Furthermore, the extract exhibited potent reducing power and anti-hemolytic activity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings of this study highlight the potential of sea buckthorn leaves as a valuable source of nutrients and bioactive compounds with potent antioxidant properties. Further research is warranted to explore the specific mechanisms of action and potential applications of these compounds in various health-promoting products.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"6 3","pages":"88-95"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70033","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147565237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of an analytical method for detecting triterpene alcohols in camellia oil and evaluation of their anti-inflammatory effects","authors":"Hengguang Cheng,&nbsp;Qing Jiang,&nbsp;Xiaoxia Li,&nbsp;Yunjie Jiang,&nbsp;Tinghuan Fang,&nbsp;Lirong Tang","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70027","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jsf2.70027","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Camellia oil is a characteristic Chinese plant oil and is hailed as “the olive oil of the East”. However, there is a significant difference in the active ingredient between it and olive oil, which consequently leads to different effects.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A detection method for triterpene alcohols in camellia oil was developed and validated using a gas chromatography/gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Human keratinocytes were utilized to construct an oxidative stress-induced injury model to detect related inflammatory factors, thereby verifying the anti-inflammatory effect of triterpene alcohol. The results indicated that camellia oil contained β-amyrin, lupeol, and butyrospermol. This method exhibits a good linear relationship within a certain concentration range, with a linear correlation coefficient R2 greater than 0.9999. The limits of detection (LOD) for β-amyrin, lupeol, and butyrospermol were 21, 12, and 12 mg/kg, respectively, and the limits of quantification (LOQ) were 81, 39, and 39 mg/kg. The recovery rates of spiked samples at three concentration levels (low, medium, and high) ranged from 88.9% to 100.2%, and the relative standard deviations ranged from 1.79% to 4.47%. Through anti-inflammatory research, glycerol trioleate can significantly reduce the level of IL-1α, Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), IL-8, and PGE2. On the dimensions of IL-1α and TSLP, triterpene alcohols can synergistically enhance the effect of glycerol trioleate in further reducing the level of inflammatory factors. Therefore, this indicates that triterpene alcohols can synergistically enhance the anti-inflammatory effect of glycerol trioleate.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings provide data support for the further research on triterpene alcohols in camellia oil and the application of camellia oil in cosmetics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"6 3","pages":"62-72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147568022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The influence of a solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with thermal energy storage on reducing fungal load in dried products (maize and groundnuts)","authors":"Nancy Katana Kalage,&nbsp;Athanasia O. Matemu,&nbsp;Thomas Thomas Kivevele","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70021","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jsf2.70021","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fungal contamination is a major issue in agriculture, especially during pre- and post-harvest stages, affecting grains like maize and groundnuts. Traditional drying methods, such as open sun drying, have not been effective in preventing fungal risks. This study investigates the thermal performance and the effect of using a solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with thermal energy storage to reduce fungal load in maize and groundnut flour.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results showed that the experimental drying process maintained a consistent average temperature of 53°C, showing significant reductions in moisture content (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), supported by drying rates ranging from 0.01 to 0.32. Findings also revealed average coefficients of performance for drying maize and groundnut flour, standing at 3.23 and 3.52, respectively. Furthermore, the results demonstrated good drying efficiency during the drying of maize and groundnut, showing a considerable improvement in overall drying performance. In addition, the solar collector coupled with a thermal energy storage system achieves a remarkable thermal storage efficiency of 71.42% and 71.19%, respectively. Results also revealed a reduction in fungal load in both maize and groundnut flour samples after 8 h of drying, providing compelling evidence of the system's effectiveness in maintaining product safety and quality. The complete elimination of fungal growth was achieved after 32 h.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Therefore, the proposed drying method has the potential to be a sustainable solution for food processing. This method can improve food safety, extend shelf life, and help reduce food waste, meeting the demand for efficiency in the drying industry.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"6 2","pages":"18-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146139442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physicochemical property and in vivo prebiotic function of α-(1 → 2) and α-(1 → 3)-branched dextran derived from Leuconostoc citreum KD3","authors":"Kentaro Yoshida,&nbsp;Shiori Shibata,&nbsp;Shuto Abe,&nbsp;Chiaki Matsuzaki,&nbsp;Yuji Honda,&nbsp;Kenji Matsumoto,&nbsp;Takashi Koyanagi","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70023","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jsf2.70023","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We isolated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from Japanese traditional fermented foods and vegetables, and screened for exopolysaccharide (EPS)-producing strains. The <i>Leuconostoc citreum</i> KD3 was isolated as a strain that produces an α-glucan (KD3-dextran) with α-(1 → 6)-linked main chain with a considerable amount of α-(1 → 2) branches. This type of polysaccharide has not been well investigated for its in vivo health benefits. We therefore evaluated in vivo digestibility of KD3-dextran and cecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) property by conducting a mice study, as well as in vitro physical properties including molecular weight and viscosity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>¹H-NMR analysis showed that KD3-dextran is an α-glucan with 84.3% of α-(1 → 6) linkages, 13.1% of α-(1 → 2) linkages and 2.5% of α-(1 → 3) linkages. KD3-dextran showed shear thinning viscosity comparable to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose at the same concentration at 25°C. Weight-average molecular weight of KD3-dextran was approximately 1,470,000. A single oral administration of KD3-dextran to C57BL/6J mice revealed that KD3-dextran undergoes slight digestion, similar to commercial dextran. Four-week administration of KD3-dextran to C57BL/6J mice increased cecal acetic (1.6-fold) and propionic (2.0-fold) acids.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We were the first to directly demonstrate in vivo that α-1,2-branched glucan enhances SCFA levels in the mouse cecum. These results revealed the industrially useful properties and functionality of KD3-dextran and indicated that KD3-dextran is a promising prebiotic ingredient.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"6 2","pages":"39-49"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146139874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of different processing methods on nutrient retention in African leafy vegetables (fig-leaf gourd leaves)","authors":"J. M. Gachoya,&nbsp;A. W. Munyaka,&nbsp;J. O. Kimiywe","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70026","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jsf2.70026","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Inadequate nutrition is a leading factor in global health challenges, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where malnutrition and hunger remain widespread. Fig-leaf gourd (<i>Cucurbita ficifolia</i>), a nutrient-dense African leafy vegetable, is readily available to low-income populations and holds promise for improving micronutrient intake and enhancing food security for vulnerable families. This study employed an experimental design to evaluate how blanching, cabinet drying and cooking impact the retention of Vitamin C, β-carotene, iron and zinc in fig-leaf gourd leaves.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The finding indicated the control leaves contained 25.381 ± 0.064 mg of iron, 5.505 ± 0.076 mg of zinc, 18.46 ± 0.033 mg of β-carotene and 122.585 ± 0.093 mg of Vitamin C per 100 g dry weight. Analysis of variance revealed significant micronutrient changes (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) due to processing. Iron retention was over 99% in blanched and cabinet-dried samples but significantly decreased with cooking. Zinc retention was 94.9% in blanched, 93.8% in cooked, and 99.7% in cabinet-dried samples. Vitamin C decreased significantly after all treatments, while β-carotene increased by 103.7% in blanched and 107.2% in cooked samples but dropped to 82.8% in cabinet-dried samples.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings indicate that fig-leaf gourd preserves substantial nutrients across various processing methods, underscoring its potential to combat nutritional deficiencies. Further research is needed to assess the sensory acceptability of cabinet-dried fig-leaf gourd leaves, as consumer preferences and taste play a crucial role in the successful adoption of nutrient-dense vegetables in addressing malnutrition.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"6 2","pages":"29-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146148044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Measuring phytic acid in complex and fermented food matrices: Modified protocol using enzymatic analysis","authors":"Neda Rousta,&nbsp;Mohammad J. Taherzadeh","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70020","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jsf2.70020","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Quantifying phytic acid in complex or fermented foods is essential for assessing nutritional quality. Conventional enzymatic assays often overestimate phytic acid due to nonspecific hydrolysis of phosphorylated compounds. This study aimed to develop a modified enzymatic method with improved specificity by correcting for non-phytate phosphorus interference.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The modified protocol introduced a parallel alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-only control to determine background phosphate release. Phytic acid content was then calculated as the difference between total (phytase + ALP) and background (ALP-only) phosphorus. The method was validated using chicken, fungal biomass, fermented oats, and oat flour. It showed a detection limit of 11.29 mg P per 100 g (≈40 mg phytic acid per 100 g) and linearity from 0.5 to 7.5 μg P per assay. In interference-prone samples, the apparent phytic acid content was reduced by 85%–99% compared with the standard Megazyme K-PHYT assay (e.g., chicken: 0.45 → &lt;0.04%), with results aligning closely with high-performance ion chromatography (HPIC) data (e.g., fungal biomass: 0.07% vs. 0.15%).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The modified enzymatic assay improves analytical specificity and accuracy for phytic acid quantification in complex food matrices. It provides a robust, low-cost, and high-throughput alternative to chromatographic methods. This method introduces a simple background-correction step for enzymatic phytic acid analysis, enhancing reliability in fermented or protein-rich foods and facilitating integration into automated compositional analysis workflows.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"6 1","pages":"4-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70020","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145916030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Note on pepper pungency and environmental stress","authors":"Kieran D. O'Hara","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Hot peppers (genus <i>Capsicum</i>, family Solanaceae) are an economically important agricultural and food industry product, and play a large role in many cuisines worldwide where they are prized for their flavor, odor, and color. They also have beneficial health properties of interest to the pharmaceutical and medical communities. The pungency of hot peppers is due to their capsaicinoid concentration. It has been known for some time that peppers cultivated under stressful environmental conditions, particularly high temperatures and low water conditions, produce higher pungency. This study examines the capsaicinoid content of two groups of hot peppers from the literature—one group cultivated under stressful conditions and a second group cultivated under stable conditions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The group cultivated under stressful conditions from a variety of locations displays an exponential distribution in capsaicinoid content (<i>C</i>) (<i>r</i>² = 0.92; <i>N</i> = 80), whereas, the second group displays a linear distribution (<i>r</i>² = 0.98; <i>N</i> = 140). A simple assumption explains the exponential distribution, namely that the change in pungency over time (<i>t</i>) is proportional to the <i>C</i> such that d<i>C</i>/d<i>t</i> = λ<i>C</i>, where <i>λ</i> is an environmental factor. The solution to this equation is <i>C</i> = <i>C</i>_oexp^<i>λt</i> where <i>C</i>_o is the capsaicinoid at time zero. Values for <i>λ</i> range over 0.03–0.07/day.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The distribution pattern of capsaicinoids in peppers cultivated under stressful conditions shows an exponential pattern, whereas those cultivated under stable conditions display a linear pattern. Pepper pungency patterns might therefore be used to identify stressful conditions due to climate change on a global scale.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"5 12","pages":"431-435"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145739900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Onion extract and grape seed powder as antioxidants to improve growth: Evidence from studies with oxidative stressed intestinal and liver cells as well as growing broilers","authors":"Siqiao Wu,&nbsp;Zejian Liu,&nbsp;Poulad Pourazad,&nbsp;Xiaodan Zhou,&nbsp;Wendeline Wouters,&nbsp;Thierry Aubert,&nbsp;Maria Helena Lino Bento,&nbsp;Rachida Benamri,&nbsp;Karin Schwarzbauer,&nbsp;Amrutha Stallinger,&nbsp;Petra Preinfalk,&nbsp;Thomas Pecqueur,&nbsp;Chunqi Gao","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.70017","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Oxidative stress negatively impacts the growth, health, and overall welfare of animals. Plant extracts have great potential in mitigating oxidative stress. This study aims to evaluate the antioxidant capacities of onion extract and grape seed powder in vitro, and the potential benefits of a polyphenol product (obtained from onion and grape among other plant sources) in vivo. Then it further evaluates the effect of polyphenol product partial replacement of synthetic vitamin E on the growth performance of Ross 308 broilers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results showed that tert-Butyl hydroperoxide treatment reduced cell viability, adenosine 5'-triphosphate content, and mitochondrial membrane potential in intestinal epithelial cells, and enhanced intracellular reactive oxygen species production. Onion extract and grape seed powder pretreatment could reverse the oxidative damage. The antioxidant potential assay showed good antioxidant performance of the polyphenol product in Leghorn Male Hepatoma cell line. The results revealed significant differences in body weight, average daily weight gain, and feed conversion ratio between the treatment group, replacing 50% of vitamin E with the polyphenol product and the control; the polyphenol product group performed as well as the standard vitamin E group, indicating potential benefits of polyphenol product supplementation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Onion extract, grape seed powder, and polyphenol product have great potential in mitigating oxidative stress and improving growth. The in vivo study suggests that supplementing broiler diets with polyphenol product can partially replace synthetic vitamin E in broiler chicken diets.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"5 11","pages":"400-413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70017","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145406688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of dietary vitamin E intake with lipid accumulation product: A population-based study in the United States","authors":"Yaxi Xu,&nbsp;Ming Zhuo MD,&nbsp;Ze Chen PhD, MD","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.70016","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Numerous investigations have shown a negative correlation between the consumption of vitamin E and the development of different diseases. Nonetheless, the association between vitamin E consumption and lipid accumulation product (LAP) in various demographic groups is still not well understood. The objective of this study is to examine the link between vitamin E consumption and LAP among various populations, offering valuable information to guide suggestions for vitamin E intake and strategies for managing body lipids.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Upon correction for possible confounding factors, it was observed that the consumption of vitamin E exhibited a noteworthy inverse correlation with LAP. Model 1 controlled for age, gender, and race. Model 2 factored in marital status, poverty-to-income ratio (PIR), education, alcohol consumption, smoker, and body mass index (BMI), and Model 3 accounted for all variables. Vitamin E, viewed as a continuous factor, demonstrated a negative correlation with LAP in the dataset. Further subgroup investigations validated a reverse connection between the consumption of vitamin E and LAP. The outcomes of the sensitivity analysis bolster the durability and dependability of the findings deduced in this analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Upon analysis of data obtained from the NHANES database covering the years 1999 through 2018, the investigation identified a negative correlation between the intake of vitamin E and LAP.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"5 10","pages":"388-395"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145204825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Soil properties and phytochemical analysis of spleen amaranth (Amaranthus dubius Mart. Ex Thell.) from Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda: Implications for management and prevention of hyperglycemia","authors":"Caroline Asekenye,&nbsp;Paul E. Alele,&nbsp;Patrick E. Ogwang,&nbsp;Eunice A. Olet","doi":"10.1002/jsf2.70018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current authors reported a remarkably higher prevalence of hyperglycemia in Ankole than in the Teso sub-region of Uganda, and <i>Amaranthus dubius</i> was documented among the frequently eaten leafy vegetables in both sub-regions. In an attempt to investigate this remarkable variance in the prevalence of hyperglycemia and find alternative therapies for hyperglycemia, we assessed the influence of soil properties on phytochemical quantity in spleen amaranth (<i>A. dubius</i>) from the two sub-regions. The soil properties and vegetable phytochemicals were quantified using spectrophotometric methods.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Soil pH, organic matter (OM), and nitrogen (N) were higher in soil samples from the Teso sub-region than those from the Ankole sub-region. The Teso sub-region had sandy loam soils that were relatively low in exchangeable cations, whereas Ankole had clay loam soils. Total tannin content (TTC) and total saponin content (TSC) were significantly higher in <i>A. dubius</i> samples from the Teso sub-region, and total alkaloid content (TAC) was higher in vegetable samples from Ankole. The Pearson's correlation results showed a significant relationship between pH and TTC, N, and TAC. Total flavonoid content (TFC) was correlated with exchangeable cations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>High soil pH, N, cations, and sand percentage found in soil samples from the Teso sub-region supported the biosynthesis of polyphenolic compounds in the vegetable samples. By implication, this consequently benefited its consumers by reducing blood glucose levels ultimately reducing the prevalence of hyperglycemia in the region.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93795,"journal":{"name":"JSFA reports","volume":"5 12","pages":"418-430"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsf2.70018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145739950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}