Characterization of emulgels formulated with phycocyanin and diutan gum as a novel approach for biocompatible delivery systems
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 16;268(Pt 2):131599. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131599. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Phycocyanin (PC), a protein derived from algae, is non-toxic and...
Rice starch modification by thermal treatments with avocado oil: Autoclave versus microwave methods
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 5;267(Pt 1):131426. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131426. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the physical and chemical alterations...
Bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds present in Persea americana Mill. seed ingredient during oral-gastric digestion with antibacterial capacity against Helicobacter pylori
J Ethnopharmacol. 2024 Apr 27:118259. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118259. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: In ancient Mexican cultures, the Persea americana Mill seed has been...
Looking into the lipid profile of avocado and byproducts: Using lipidomics to explore value-added compounds
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2024 May;23(3):e13351. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.13351. ABSTRACT Consumer priorities in healthy diets and lifestyle boosted the demand for nutritious and functional...
Co-Processed Crystalline Solids of Ivermectin with Span® 60 as Solubility Enhancers of Ivermectin in Natural Oils
AAPS PharmSciTech. 2024 Mar 22;25(4):67. doi: 10.1208/s12249-024-02783-0. ABSTRACT Despite being discovered over five decades ago, little is still known about ivermectin. Ivermectin has several physico-chemical...
Feasibility of Using a Cheap Colour Sensor to Detect Blends of Vegetable Oils in Avocado Oil
Foods. 2024 Feb 14;13(4):572. doi: 10.3390/foods13040572. ABSTRACT This proof-of-concept study explored the use of an RGB colour sensor to identify different blends of vegetable oils...
Bioaccessibility, Intestinal Absorption and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Curcuminoids Incorporated in Avocado, Sunflower, and Linseed Beeswax Oleogels
Foods. 2024 Jan 24;13(3):373. doi: 10.3390/foods13030373. ABSTRACT Beeswax oleogels (OGs), with a mechanical strength similar to pork backfat, were formulated with avocado (A), sunflower (S),...
Avocado intake and cardiometabolic risk factors in a representative survey of Australians: a secondary analysis of the 2011-2012 national nutrition and physical activity survey
Nutr J. 2024 Jan 25;23(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s12937-024-00915-7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Avocados are a rich source of nutrients including monounsaturated fats, dietary fibre and phytochemicals. Higher dietary...
A Systemic Review on Nutraceutical Supplements used in the Management of Osteoarthritis
Recent Adv Food Nutr Agric. 2024 Jan 22. doi: 10.2174/012772574X270405231102054920. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative joint disease. It basically...
Anti-Müllerian hormone level predicts ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with clomiphene and metformin
Fertil Steril. 2023 Dec 26:S0015-0282(23)02102-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.12.031. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe the serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) concentrations in a large, well-phenotyped...
Proximate composition, lipid and elemental profiling of eight varieties of avocado (Persea americana)
Sci Rep. 2023 Dec 20;13(1):22767. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-50119-y. ABSTRACT Eight Moroccan avocado varieties were analyzed for their nutritional composition and physicochemical properties. The nutritional contents of...
Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation
Curr Res Food Sci. 2023 Nov 15;7:100636. doi: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100636. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT The causes of male infertility can vary. Lifestyles, environmental factors, stressful conditions, and...
Synergistic effect rescue animal model from NASH caused by diet-inflammation inducer
Food Res Int. 2023 Dec;174(Pt 1):113562. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113562. Epub 2023 Oct 10. ABSTRACT Excessive intake of pro-inflammatory fatty acids is related to the development of...
Air pollution tolerance index of Persea bombycina: Primary food plant of endemic muga silkworm (Antheraeaassamensis)
Heliyon. 2023 Oct 22;9(11):e21184. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21184. eCollection 2023 Nov. ABSTRACT Air pollution poses a significant threat to human health, ecosystems, and the livelihood of tribal...
Starch extraction from avocado by-product and its use for encapsulation of ginger essential oil by electrospinning
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Oct 23:127617. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127617. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Starches from alternative sources, such as avocado seed, have potential for...