Review
Food Science & Technology
Jianmin Wu, Ying Zhao, Xian Wang, Lingchang Kong, Lee J. Johnston, Lin Lu, Xi Ma
Summary: The imbalance of intestinal microecology can lead to impairment of the intestinal mucosa barrier and function, and further damage the functions of distal organs, resulting in systemic diseases.Intestinal microbiota and intestinal mucosa barrier can be shaped and regulated by nutrients and modes of life, which can help mitigate stress.Research shows that dynamic epigenetic modifications of intestinal tissue play a significant role in mediating the interactions between gut microbes and the gut mucosa barrier.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Nan Shen, Tongfei Wang, Quan Gan, Sian Liu, Li Wang, Biao Jin
Summary: Flavonoids are natural polyphenol substances abundant in various plant-based foods. They have significant biological activities in both plants and humans, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, research on their distribution, biosynthesis, and health benefits remains limited. Future opportunities in flavonoid research include biotechnology, therapeutic phytoproducts, and exploring dietary flavonoid bioavailability.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marcos Pereira, Alialdo Dantas Damascena, Laylla Mirella Galvao Azevedo, Tarcio de Almeida Oliveira, Jerusa da Mota Santana
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher prevalence in severe cases of COVID-19. Vitamin D insufficiency is also linked to increased hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Longjian Liu, Stella L. Volpe, Jennifer A. Ross, Jessica A. Grimm, Elisabeth J. Van Bockstaele, Howard J. Eisen
Summary: This study found a significant association between excessive total sugar intake and AD risk in women, with lactose showing a stronger impact on AD risk.
NUTRITIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yao Yao, Xiaoyu Cai, Weidong Fei, Yiqing Ye, Mengdan Zhao, Caihong Zheng
Summary: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are important metabolites of gut microbiome and play a vital role in host health. They are key energy sources for colon and ileum cells, regulate intestinal epithelial barrier and defense functions, modulate the function of innate immune cells, regulate the differentiation of T cells and B cells, and also inhibit tumor cell proliferation and promote apoptosis.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lorenzo M. Donini, Luca Busetto, Stephan C. Bischoff, Tommy Cederholm, Maria D. Ballesteros-Pomar, John A. Batsis, Juergen M. Bauer, Yves Boirie, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Dror Dicker, Stefano Frara, Gema Fruehbeck, Laurence Genton, Yftach Gepner, Andrea Giustina, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Ho-Seong Han, Steven B. Heymsfield, Takashi Higashiguchi, Alessandro Laviano, Andrea Lenzi, Ibolya Nyulasi, Edda Parrinello, Eleonora Poggiogalle, Carla M. Prado, Javier Salvador, Yves Rolland, Ferruccio Santini, Mireille J. Serlie, Hanping Shi, Cornel C. Sieber, Mario Siervo, Roberto Vettor, Dennis T. Villareal, Dorothee Volkert, Jianchun Yu, Mauro Zamboni, Rocco Barazzoni
Summary: Loss of skeletal muscle mass and function is common in individuals with obesity. The co-existence of excess adiposity and low muscle mass/function, known as sarcopenic obesity (SO), negatively impacts patient outcomes. However, the lack of a universally established definition and diagnostic criteria for SO hampers prevention and treatment efforts.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shahin Minaei, Morteza Jourkesh, Richard B. Kreider, Scott C. Forbes, Tacito P. Souza-Junior, Steven R. McAnulty, Douglas Kalman
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of CYP1A2 -163C > A polymorphism on the effects of acute caffeine supplementation on anaerobic power in trained males. The results showed that individuals with the AA genotype experienced improved peak power output after caffeine supplementation, while the expression of CYP1A2 did not affect average power output, minimum power output, or fatigue index.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT NUTRITION AND EXERCISE METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Insoo Kim, Karthika Viswanathan, Gopinath Kasi, Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee, Kambiz Sadeghi, Jongchul Seo
Summary: Packaging of food products is a crucial stage in the food supply chain, and the use of nano-size materials, such as ZnO nanoparticles, can improve packaging performance and extend food shelf-life. This review discusses the application of ZnO nano-size in active packaging of foods, including the crystal structures, morphologies, antimicrobial mechanisms, and packaging applications. The generation of reactive oxygen species is the primary antimicrobial mechanism of ZnO NPs, which can inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria and reduce cross-contamination risks. The potential health concerns and hazards of ZnO NPs application, such as migration and ingestion, are also elaborated, emphasizing the need for further safety regulations and case studies.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Youqiang Xu, Jingrong Zhao, Xiao Liu, Chunsheng Zhang, Zhigang Zhao, Xiuting Li, Baoguo Sun
Summary: Chinese traditional fermented baijiu is a famous alcoholic beverage with a unique flavor profile, mainly due to the contribution of esters, particularly ethyl esters. Various microbial species affect the synthesis of esters through fatty acid and amino acid metabolism, influencing the final taste of baijiu. Understanding the mechanism of baijiu flavor formation is crucial for ensuring reproducible flavor profile.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dimitra Rafailia Bakaloudi, Rocco Barazzoni, Stephan C. Bischoff, Joao Breda, Kremlin Wickramasinghe, Michail Chourdakis
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have significantly impacted people's lifestyles and eating habits. Studies have shown that during the lockdown period, there was an overall increase in body weight and BMI, particularly among younger individuals, while older adults may experience weight loss.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlene Compher, Angela L. Bingham, Michele McCall, Jayshil Patel, Todd W. Rice, Carol Braunschweig, Liam McKeever
Summary: After comparing various nutritional interventions in critical care nutrition support, no significant differences were found in clinical outcomes. It is recommended to develop nutritional support plans based on clinical judgment and close monitoring.
JOURNAL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiaolong Ji, Baixiang Peng, Hehui Ding, Bingbing Cui, Hui Nie, Yizhe Yan
Summary: This article reviews the structural analysis, extraction/purification, pharmacological activities, and application of pumpkin polysaccharides in functional foods and therapeutic agents. The polysaccharides derived from pumpkins have been shown to have antioxidant, anti-tumor, immunoregulatory, hypoglycemic, and hepatoprotective activities.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiaolong Ji, Chunyan Hou, Miaomiao Shi, Yizhe Yan, Yanqi Liu
Summary: This review introduces the extraction, purification, characterization, and bioactivity of ginseng polysaccharides, and discusses the structure-bioactivity relationship.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marie Carene Nancy Picot-Allain, Brinda Ramasawmy, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux
Summary: Pectin, a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, is traditionally used as a gelling agent in food products like jam. In addition to citrus peels and apple pomace, by-products of tropical and sub-tropical fruits also have potential as pectin sources. Conventional pectin extraction methods require energy and the use of mineral acids, but non-conventional green extraction methods are being explored for their efficiency and sustainability.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mette M. Berger, Alan Shenkin, Anna Schweinlin, Karin Amrein, Marc Augsburger, Hans-Konrad Biesalski, Stephan C. Bischoff, Michael P. Casaer, Kursat Gundogan, Hanna-Liis Lepp, Angelique M. E. de Man, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Magdalena Pietka, Loris Pironi, Serge Rezzi, Cristina Cuerda
Summary: This guideline aims to provide information for daily clinical nutrition practice regarding assessment, monitoring, and prescription of micronutrients (MNs), and proposes a consensus terminology to reduce confusion.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Wanli Zhang, Haitao Jiang, Jong-Whan Rhim, Jiankang Cao, Weibo Jiang
Summary: Due to environmental concerns and consumer demand, there is a growing interest in antibacterial active food packaging containing plant essential oils. Effective encapsulation and slow release strategies are crucial for maximizing the antibacterial effects of the oils. Current research is focused on improving sustained release and retention enhancement of essential oils in active food packaging materials.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jing Wang, Yong Chen, Hao Zhong, Fang Chen, Joe Regenstein, Xiaosong Hu, Luyun Cai, Fengqin Feng
Summary: Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disorder caused by abnormal uric acid metabolism, with the gut microbiota being identified as a new target for treatment. Mechanisms such as promoting purine and UA catabolism, increasing UA excretion, and regulating UA absorption in the intestine can help in treating HUA, along with the use of probiotics and prebiotics targeting the intestinal tract.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Antonio J. Melendez-Martinez, Anamarija Mandic, Filippos Bantis, Volker Boehm, Grethe Iren A. Borge, Mladen Brncic, Anette Bysted, M. Pilar Cano, M. Graca Dias, Anjo Elgersma, Martina Fikselova, Javier Garcia-Alonso, Daniele Giuffrida, Vanessa S. S. Goncalves, Damaso Hornero-Mendez, Kristina Kljak, Vera Lavelli, George A. Manganaris, Paula Mapelli-Brahm, Milan Marounek, Begona Olmedilla-Alonso, Maria Jesus Periago-Caston, Adela Pintea, Jeremiah J. Sheehan, Vesna Tumbas Saponjac, Magdalena Valsikova-Frey, Lieven Van Meulebroek, Nora O'Brien
Summary: Carotenoids are widely distributed in foods and have various functions such as converting into retinoids exhibiting vitamin A activity, serving as natural pigments, antioxidants, and health-promoting compounds. This comprehensive review covers topics including analysis, food sources, databases, processing and storage conditions, extraction methods, daily intake, and use as additives, as well as highlighting patents and emerging research areas.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Farhad Garavand, Ilaria Cacciotti, Nooshin Vahedikia, Abdur Rehman Salara, Ozgur Tarhan, Safoura Akbari-Alavijeh, Rezvan Shaddel, Ali Rashidinejad, Mohammad Nejatian, Shima Jafarzadeh, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Sara Khoshnoudi-Nia, Seid Mandi Jafari
Summary: This article discusses the potential of chitosan nanoparticles as green fillers in food packaging and biomedical applications, and introduces their fabrication methods and their effects on nanobiocomposites. It also highlights the evaluation of their safety aspects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin D. Hall, I. Sadaf Farooqi, Jeffery M. Friedman, Samuel Klein, Ruth J. F. Loos, David J. Mangelsdorf, Stephen O'Rahilly, Eric Ravussin, Leanne M. Redman, Donna H. Ryan, John R. Speakman, Deirdre K. Tobias
Summary: This article discusses two models of obesity, the carbohydrate-insulin model and the energy balance model. The article points out that the carbohydrate-insulin model better reflects the biology of weight control, while the energy balance model does not consider the biological mechanisms that promote weight gain. The article also provides an accurate description of the energy balance model, stating that the brain is the primary organ responsible for body weight regulation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
