by Ana Valado  , Polina Ponedilok  , Armando Caseiro  and Leonel Pereira

Received: 22 July 2023;  Published: 29 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304024

Noncommunicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), are responsible for the majority of annual deaths worldwide. Dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, among others, can enhance the onset of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The integration of natural products in the diet, such as marine macroalgae or hydrocolloids extracted from them, has been extensively studied. The application of these substances in the prevention of pathologies is expanding due to the high content of bioactive compounds [...]

by Livinus Emebiri

Received: 18 August 2023;  Published: 24 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304023

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is pivotal to global food security, with its energy-rich grains that are also the major vegetable protein source in human diets. Decades of primary emphasis on grain yield improvement have delivered increased gains worldwide, but the grain protein content has declined. Since amino acids are biosynthetic precursors of proteins, this research hypothesized that their contents in the wholegrain flour have also been impacted by past wheat breeding. To test this, the free amino acid content o [...]

by Inmaculada Zarzo  , Pietro Marco Boselli  , Nadia San Onofre  and Jose M. Soriano

Received: 07 September 2023;  Published: 23 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304022

Lately, we've witnessed the emergence of obesity as a prominent concern for public health and the economy. This issue commands serious attention, impacting millions worldwide, particularly in the most developed nations. Practical approaches to tackling obesity involve tailored physical activity and dietary interventions overseen by qualified healthcare professionals. Nonetheless, some individuals opt for quicker routes, embracing dietary regimens that promise rapid and effortless weight reduction yet lack substanti [...]

by Amy Anne Lassig  , Anna Wilson  , Walter Jungbauer  , Anne Joseph  , Bruce Lindgren  and Rick Odland

Received: 23 June 2023;  Published: 21 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304021

Vitamin C is an oxidative stress mediator and essential cofactor in wound healing. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical and biochemical effects of vitamin C supplementation on outcomes in patients undergoing mandibular fracture repair. We also aimed to evaluate the effects of sociodemographic, fracture, and treatment characteristics on post-operative clinical outcomes in these patients. The investigators conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial at Two Metropolit [...]

by Suneetha Vallepu  , Khadar Basha Shaik  , Naseem Shaik  , Ramakrishna Vadde  , Narasimhulu R  and Shaik Sha Valli Khan Patan

Received: 17 July 2023;  Published: 09 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304020

The present investigation aims to study the influence of household processing methods, such as soaking, germination, and steam cooking, on nutritional composition (proximates, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins), antinutrient factors (phytochemicals: tannins, total phenols, phytic acid; enzyme inhibitors: trypsin and α-amylase inhibitors) and antioxidant properties of whole grains of foxtail millet. The contents of total ash (1.42%), fat (3.02 g/100 g), and mineral chromium (12.83 mg/100 g) were found to be high u [...]

by Hehe Zhang  , Ruihan Xu  and Shasha Zheng

Received: 03 March 2023;  Published: 28 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303019

Uric acid (UA) metabolism, which includes uric acid production controlled by purine metabolism and uric acid excretion controlled by the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, is the primary way to maintain the concentration of uric acid in the body. Abnormal functionalizing of the metabolism may cause hyperuricemia, gout, kidney injury, and other diseases. Over the last decade, numerous studies have been conducted on the effect of natural products, including active ingredients of medicinal plants, natural compounds, [...]

by Raúl Esteban Cian  , Antonela Guadalupe Garzón  , Micaela Albarracín  and Silvina Rosa Drago

Received: 14 April 2023;  Published: 19 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303018

This work aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, bioactive compounds (phenolics and γ-aminobutyric acid, GABA), and antioxidant properties of different barley varieties (Overture, Charles, Sinfonía, Montoya, and Andreia) and their malts to weigh up them as potential ingredients for producing new bio-functional foods. For this, five barleys and five malts obtained from them were studied. Regarding chemical composition, total starch was the main component (≈62%) of barleys followed by total dietary fiber (≈22.6% [...]

by Divakar Dahiya  and Poonam Singh NIGAM

Received: 19 July 2023;  Published: 14 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303017

Usually, everyday meals constitute materials and ingredients for food preparation derived from different agricultural sources. Although most customers are aware of the benefits of a balanced diet, they mainly focus on a diet based on the daily requirements of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in their meals. However, the vital aspect of the including dietary fibers in diets is overlooked, which is equally important as is the daily requirement of calories and protein intake for maintaining the muscle mass. Some societ [...]

by Zakkoyya H. Lewis  , Ryan N. Harrison  , Brian D. Clocksin  , Alexandra T. Auslander  and Lara Killick

Received: 05 July 2023;  Published: 12 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303016

Within the US, people are experiencing longer life expectancy, yet these extended lifespans have not necessarily translated into years living in good health. Musculoskeletal degenerative diseases are particularly prevalent amongst older adults. Research shows that regular resistance exercise carries preventive health benefits to combat these conditions. This study evaluated the impact of an innovative hand-held device (OYO) on the physical function of older adults compared to a traditional chair fitness program (CF [...]

by Larissa Leandro da Cruz  , Gabriel Moreno Bernardo Gonçalves  , Silva Menezes de Faria Pereira  , Jamila Rodrigues Barboza  , Luana Pereira de Moraes  , Messias Gonzaga Pereira  , Marta Simone Mendonça Freitas  and Daniela Barros de Oliveira

Received: 30 December 2022;  Published: 27 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303015

Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) is possibly the most important commercial cereal originating in the Americas. Mutant genes are responsible for sweetness. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and mineral composition of the “UENF SD 08” cultivar, super-sweet corn developed at Darcy Ribeiro Northern Rio de Janeiro State University (UENF) and registered in the National Cultivar Register of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply and to compare its content to commercial super-sweet corn and [...]