scholarly journals Valorizing okara waste into nutritionally rich polysaccharide/protein-extracts for co-encapsulation of β-carotene and ferrous sulphate as a potential approach to tackle micronutrient malnutrition

2021 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 104749
Author(s):  
Sharad Kharel ◽  
Archana Gautam ◽  
Manish Mahotra ◽  
Nasya Martin Theniko ◽  
Say Chye Joachim Loo
Keyword(s):  
Ferrous Sulphate ◽  
Potential Approach ◽  
Micronutrient Malnutrition ◽  
Β Carotene

Serum Retinol and β-carotene Levels and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Morbid Obesity

2010 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Villaça Chaves ◽  
Gisele Gonçalves de Souza ◽  
Andréa Cardoso de Matos ◽  
Dra. Wilza Abrantes Peres ◽  
Silvia Elaine Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
World Health ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Β Carotene

Objective: To evaluate retinol and β-carotene serum levels and their relationship with risk factors for cardiovascular disease in individuals with morbid obesity, resident in Rio de Janeiro. Methodology: Blood serum concentrations of retinol and β-carotene of 189 morbidly obese individuals were assessed. The metabolic syndrome was identified according to the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and World Health Organization (WHO). Lipid profile, insulin resistance, basal insulin, glycemia, blood pressure, and anthropometry and their correlation with retinol and β-carotene serum levels were evaluated. Results: Metabolic syndrome diagnosis was observed in 49.0% of the sample. Within this percentage the levels of β-carotene were significantly lower when body mass index increased. Serum retinol didn't show this behavior. Serum retinol inadequacy in patients with metabolic syndrome (61.3%), according to WHO criterion, was higher (15.8%) than when the whole sample was considered (12.7%). When metabolic syndrome was diagnosed by NCEP criterion, β-carotene inadequacy was higher (42.8%) when compared to the total sample (37.5%). There was a significant difference between average β-carotene values of patients with and without metabolic syndrome (p=0.048) according to the classification of the NCEP. Lower values were found in patients with metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Considering the vitamin A contribution in antioxidant protection, especially when risk factors for cardiovascular disease are present, it is suggested that great attention be given to morbidly obese. This could aid in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, which affects a significant part of the population.

Vitamin A Value of Plant Food Provitamin A - Evaluated by the Stable Isotope Technologies

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangwen Tang
Keyword(s):  
Stable Isotope ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Plant Food ◽  
Plant Foods ◽  
A Value ◽  
Provitamin A Carotenoids ◽  
Β Carotene

Humans need vitamin A and obtain essential vitamin A by conversion of plant foods rich in provitamin A and/or absorption of preformed vitamin A from foods of animal origin. The determination of the vitamin A value of plant foods rich in provitamin A is important but has challenges. The aim of this paper is to review the progress over last 80 years following the discovery on the conversion of β-carotene to vitamin A and the various techniques including stable isotope technologies that have been developed to determine vitamin A values of plant provitamin A (mainly β-carotene). These include applications from using radioactive β-carotene and vitamin A, depletion-repletion with vitamin A and β-carotene, and measuring postprandial chylomicron fractions after feeding a β-carotene rich diet, to using stable isotopes as tracers to follow the absorption and conversion of plant food provitamin A carotenoids (mainly β-carotene) in humans. These approaches have greatly promoted our understanding of the absorption and conversion of β-carotene to vitamin A. Stable isotope labeled plant foods are useful for determining the overall bioavailability of provitamin A carotenoids from specific foods. Locally obtained plant foods can provide vitamin A and prevent deficiency of vitamin A, a remaining worldwide concern.

Planning Micronutrient-Dense Menus in Ontario Long-Term Care Homes: Strategies and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Duizer ◽  
Heather H. Keller
Keyword(s):  
Small Volume ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Dietary Reference Intakes ◽  
Portion Sizes ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Micronutrient Malnutrition ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Food Consumed

Prevalence of micronutrient malnutrition is high in individuals living in long-term care (LTC) homes with many individuals consuming low levels of vitamins B6, D, and E; folate; calcium; magnesium; and zinc. The focus of this research was to identify strategies and challenges encountered during development of micronutrient-dense menus for use in Ontario LTC homes and to examine costs associated with development of a menu with acceptable micronutrients. Semi-structured open-ended interviews were conducted with 13 menu planners (7 dietitians, 6 nutrition managers) in diverse LTC homes in Ontario. Data were thematically analyzed. A 7-day hypothetical menu meeting all nutrient requirements was developed and costed. Analysis of the interview data showed that menus are planned according to the Canada’s Food Guide (2007) and focus placed on Dietary Reference Intakes of protein, fibre, calcium, and sodium. Little focus is placed on micronutrients. Flexibility in foods offered was important to accommodate the small volume of food consumed. Resident preferences were balanced against nutritional requirements. Challenges included planning for diverse populations, managing portion sizes, and balancing the budget. A hypothetical menu planned to contain adequate levels of all micronutrients is 49% higher in food costs than the amount currently provided to Ontario LTC homes.

Évaluation de la teneur des composés phénoliques, des proprieties antioxydantes et antimicrobiennes de l’espèce Erica arborea L. (Ericaceae) dans la médecine traditionnelle du Tell sétifien dans l’Est Algérien

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Yaici ◽  
S. Dahamna ◽  
I. Moualek ◽  
H. Belhadj ◽  
K. Houali
Keyword(s):  
Activité Antioxydante ◽  
Activité Antimicrobienne ◽  
Médecine Traditionnelle ◽  
Composés Phénoliques ◽  
Bacillus Subtilus ◽  
Erica Arborea ◽  
Infections Urinaires ◽  
Flavonoïdes Totaux ◽  
Extraits Aqueux ◽  
Β Carotene

Les sommités florales d’Erica arboea L. sont largement utilisées sous forme d’infusion en médecine traditionnelle et sont recommandées dans le Tell sétifien pour traiter et prévenir les infections urinaires aiguës et chroniques principalement. Nous avons soumis les extraits aqueux des feuilles et des fleurs à un dosage des polyphénols, des flavonoïdes et à la détermination des activités antioxydante et antimicrobienne. Les teneurs en composés phénoliques et flavonoïdes totaux ont montré une corrélation avec les activités antioxydantes évaluées. Les tests antioxydants utilisés (DPPH, FRAP, CAT, blanchiment du β-carotène et piégeage du radical hydroxyle) ont montré que le test du DPPH a donné la meilleure activité radicalaire. En outre, l’extrait des feuilles s’est mieux exprimé dans les tests du DPPH, du FRAP et du β- carotène. Les tests de la CAT et le radical hydroxyle ont par contre révélé une activité antioxydante plus importante pour l’extrait de fleurs. Pour l’activité antimicrobienne, on a utilisé la méthode de diffusion en milieu gélosé en ayant recours à la méthode des puits. Les deux extraits ont montré une activité antimicrobienne contre les bactéries à Gram positif Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923, Bacillus subtilus CLAM20302, Bacillus cereus CLAMH300. L’extrait des feuilles a été plus actif avec une valeur variant de 15 à 23 mm comparé à celui des fleurs (17–18,5 mm). Les valeurs de la concentration minimale inhibitrice ont été trouvées dans une gamme variant de 6,25 à 25 mg/ml pour les extraits des feuilles et des fleurs respectivement. Les résultats de l’étude peuvent enrichir les données existantes et montrent que les feuilles et les fleurs d’Erica arborea L. constituent une source d’agents antioxydants et antibactériens.

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