Characterization of Tibetan kefir grain-fermented milk whey and its suppression of melanin synthesis
J Biosci Bioeng. 2022 Mar 4:S1389-1723(22)00041-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2022.02.006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Tibetan kefir grain as the starter of milk fermentation has been applied...
Bioactive compounds for neuropathic pain: an update on preclinical studies and future perspectives
J Nutr Biochem. 2022 Mar 1:108979. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.108979. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Among different types of chronic pain, neuropathic pain (NP), arising from damage...
Evidence and Updates on non-dairy synbiotic beverage development
Recent Pat Biotechnol. 2022 Mar 3. doi: 10.2174/1872208316666220303095807. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: With the increase in cases of intolerance and allergies to milk...
Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk: A Meta-analysis
In Vivo. 2022 Mar-Apr;36(2):556-562. doi: 10.21873/invivo.12737. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/AIM: Soy contains genistein and daidzein isoflavones. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens, with a similarity in structure to human 17-β...
Preparation and characterization of nanoemulsions of curcumin and echium oil
Heliyon. 2022 Feb 16;8(2):e08974. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08974. eCollection 2022 Feb. ABSTRACT The search for the plant origin bioactive compounds is increasing over animal origin compounds. Echium...
Influences of dietary Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract on the hepatic lipid metabolism, inflammation response, intestinal antioxidant capacity, intestinal microbiota, and disease resistance of the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
Fish Shellfish Immunol. 2022 Feb 28:S1050-4648(22)00115-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.02.053. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of Eucommia...
Cranberry proanthocyanidins composite electrospun nanofibers as a potential alternative for bacterial entrapment applications
J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2022 Mar 3. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35045. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The interaction between A-type interflavan bonds from cranberry...
Examining the Oxalate Content of Soymilk
Last year, a blog post on soymilk and kidney stones included a table on the oxalate content of plant milks. Soymilk was listed as containing...
Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet-Wine Association: The Role of Ingredients
Molecules. 2022 Feb 14;27(4):1273. doi: 10.3390/molecules27041273. ABSTRACT The cultural and nutritional aspects of the multi-secular Mediterranean civilization include diet as a central element of health...
Inhibitory Effects of Cranberry Juice and Its Components on Intestinal OATP1A2 and OATP2B1: Identification of Avicularin as a Novel Inhibitor
J Agric Food Chem. 2022 Mar 1. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00065. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Organic anion-transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1A2 and OATP2B1 mediate the intestinal absorption...
The effect of probiotic cheese consumption on inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers, disease severity, and symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Trials. 2022 Feb 24;23(1):180. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06113-2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In recent decades, several studies have shown changes in the intestinal microflora among patients with rheumatoid arthritis...
Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Rosmarinus officinalis in Preclinical In Vivo Models of Inflammation
Molecules. 2022 Jan 18;27(3):609. doi: 10.3390/molecules27030609. ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to evaluate the potential anti-inflammatory effect of Rosmarinus officinalis in preclinical in vivo models...
Black tea kombucha: Physicochemical, microbiological and comprehensive phenolic profile changes during fermentation, and antimalarial activity
Food Chem. 2022 Feb 21;384:132515. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132515. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study shows the changes in physicochemical and microbiological composition, and in the...
New Evidence Further Shows Linoleic Acid is Beneficial and Not Pro-inflammatory
Inflammation is thought to be involved in the etiology of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. For this reason, the changing...
Research Highlights Relevant to Soy Isoflavones, SIF, Ultra-processed Foods and Protein Quality
Soy isoflavones and Alzheimer’s disease Although isoflavones are routinely classified as endocrine disruptors (EDs) a recent comprehensive technical review that focused on the observational...