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Open Access Original Research

Identification of Soybean Components that Prevent the Entry of Influenza Virus

Received: 31 August 2024;  Published: 01 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2502005

Abstract

We have previously demonstrated the anti-influenza virus activity of a soybean extract, indicating the presence of compounds that prevent viral entry into cells. In this study, we sought to identify the compounds in hydrothermal extracts of soybean that blocked viral entrance and analyzed their mech [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Increasing the Omega-3 Index of Endurance Trained Adults: A Pilot Study Comparing Microencapsulated Algae to Fish Powders Provided as Chewable Tablets

Received: 12 November 2024;  Published: 19 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501004

Abstract

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (LCn-3PUFA), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), support heart function during exercise and recovery by incorporating into the cardiac cell membranes. Traditionally sourced from fish and fish oil, algae-derived LCn-3PUFA have become al [...]

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Open Access Interview

An Interview with Prof. Andrew S Day

Received: 24 February 2025;  Published: 25 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501003

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Open Access Review

Role of Nutrition in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Received: 21 June 2024;  Published: 10 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501002

Abstract

The persistent inflammation of the intestinal mucosa is the main characteristic of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a lifelong illness that affects people of both genders. The exact etiology is still undefined while previously it was attributed to genetic components. Later, it was investigated that [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Nutrition in 2024

Received: 02 January 2025;  Published: 02 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501001

Abstract

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to reco [...]

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Open Access Original Research

The Fat Level in the Breast Milk and Its Association with Dietary Intake and Body Mass Index of Breastfeeding Mothers in Central Ethiopia, 2017

Received: 24 July 2024;  Published: 24 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404021

Abstract

Human milk is not static; it is an invariant fluid that fluctuates in micro and macronutrient composition during feeding. The fat in human milk contributes above half the energy the infant demands. Moreover, fat is one of the most essential nutrients for brain tissue development during infancy. Howe [...]

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Open Access Case Report

Prolonged Maintenance of Remission with Crohn Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) in Two Siblings with Crohn Disease

Received: 23 August 2024;  Published: 13 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404020

Abstract

Dietary and nutritional interventions have been shown to have roles in managing active Crohn disease (CD), with exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) being recommended as the preferred initial treatment in children following diagnosis. In recent years, other nutritional interventions such as the Crohn's [...]

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Open Access Review

Nutrition Interventions in Aged Care: The Need and Challenges in the Aged Care Context

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 29 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404019

Abstract

Malnutrition and frailty are preventable and reversible. However, a significant proportion of aged care residents live with malnutrition and frailty which have associated complications such as increased falls, hospitalizations, infections, and decreased quality of life. Nutrition and dietary interve [...]

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Open Access Perspective

A Natural Serotonin Stimulant for Appetite Suppression and Targeted Eating as an Alternative to Conventional Obesity Treatments

Received: 19 July 2024;  Published: 13 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404018

Abstract

Recent advances in obesity management reflect the integration of pharmacological, surgical, and behavioral interventions, yet sustainable long-term outcomes remain elusive due to high attrition rates, the complexity of protocol compliance – and for some, costs, risks, and serious side effects. This [...]

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Open Access Case Report

Cyclic Exclusive Enteral Nutrition as an Alternative to Medical Maintenance in Crohn Disease—A Case Report

Received: 10 July 2024;  Published: 24 October 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404017

Abstract

We present a case report of an 11-year-old girl diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and managed with maintenance cyclic exclusive enteral nutrition with satisfactory long-term biochemical and symptomatic control.

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