scholarly journals Soluble fibre as a treatment for inflammation in asthma

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 100108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily M. Williams ◽  
Hayley A. Scott ◽  
Lisa G. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Soluble Fibre

scholarly journals The use of soluble fibre for the management of chronic idiopathic large-bowel diarrhoea in police working dogs

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Alves ◽  
A. Santos ◽  
P. Jorge ◽  
A. Pitães
Keyword(s):  
Large Bowel ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Colonic Motility ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Soluble Fiber ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
Psyllium Husk ◽  
Working Dogs ◽  
Defecation Frequency

Abstract Background Chronic intermittent or persistent diarrhoea is a common condition in dogs and may be a reflex of gastrointestinal or non-gastrointestinal disorders. Besides diarrhoea, many athletes experience other gastrointestinal symptoms. Dietary fiber can help normalize colonic motility and transit time, support normal gastrointestinal microflora growth and provide fuel for colonocytes. This study aimed to evaluate dietary supplementation effectiveness with psyllium husk in police working dogs with chronic large-bowel diarrhoea. Twenty-two animals were selected. Concurrent conditions were ruled out through complete blood count and serum biochemistry. Fecal Clostridium and Salmonella were also screened. A soluble fiber, psyllium husk, was added to the diet at the dose of 4 tablespoons/day for 1 month. A daily log of fecal characteristics (type, frequency, and color) was maintained during the supplementation month and for an additional month, without supplementation. Results Response to treatment was classified as “very good” in 50% of animals, “good” in 40% of animals, and “poor” in 10% of cases. During the month of psyllium husk supplementation, defecation frequency decreased from 3.5 to 2.9 times a day, with 90% of animals showing consistent stools regularly and registering a mean increase of 2 kg in body weight. Beneficial effects were still observed during the second month, without psyllium husk supplementation. Conclusion Psyllium husk can be useful in the management of chronic large-bowel diarrhoea in working dogs, which exhibited lower defecation frequency, improved stool consistency, and gained weight. Effects were felt beyond the supplementation period. Alternative approaches for non-responsive cases need to be evaluated.

P.70 Inulin as soluble fibre in liquid enteral nutrition

1995 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
L. Sobotka ◽  
M. Bratova ◽  
J. Manak ◽  
M. Stemrova ◽  
Z. Zadak
Keyword(s):  
Enteral Nutrition ◽  
Soluble Fibre

Amelioration of oxidative stress by dietary fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seeds is potentiated by onion (Allium cepa L.) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (8) ◽  
pp. 816-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seetur R. Pradeep ◽  
Krishnapura Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
Trigonella Foenum Graecum ◽  
Allium Cepa L ◽  
Trigonella Foenum Graecum L

Oxidative stress has a crucial role in the progression of diabetes and its complications. Soluble fibre-rich fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) are understood to have a beneficial effect in the management of diabetes. Previously, we have shown that the amelioration of diabetic hyperglycemia and related metabolic abnormalities was potentiated by onion (Allium cepa L.) in experimental rats. The present study evaluated the additive beneficial effect of dietary fenugreek seeds (10%) and onion (3%) on oxidative stress in diabetic rats. These dietary interventions lowered oxidative stress, the combination producing a higher beneficial effect (p < 0.05), although not additive. Dietary fenugreek, onion, or fenugreek+onion countered hypercholesterolemia (p < 0.05), especially from low-density lipoprotein−associated fraction by 43%, 35%, and 54%, respectively. Elevated concentrations of cholesterol and triglycerides in the liver and heart under diabetic conditions were significantly counteracted by these dietary interventions, with the additive combination resulting in greater effect. These findings were also corroborated by restoration of histopathological abnormalities of heart and liver tissues along with lowered heart and liver weights. It is inferred that an alleviation of oxidative stress contributes further to the antidiabetic influence and this nutraceutical potential of fenugreek seeds and onion was higher when consumed together.

scholarly journals Dietary fibre, lente carbohydrates and the insulin-resistant diseases

2000 ◽  
Vol 83 (S1) ◽  
pp. S157-S163 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. A. Jenkins ◽  
Mette Axelsen ◽  
Cyril W. C. Kendall ◽  
Livia S. A. Augustin ◽  
Vladimir Vuksan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Oxidized Ldl ◽  
Major Type ◽  
Clotting Factors ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Several epidemiological studies link consumption of fibre-rich foods to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and CHD. The ‘fibre hypothesis’ suggested that this was a direct effect of fibre. However, fibre-rich foods contain different types of fibre as well as other potentially beneficial compounds, and many foods naturally high in fibre have low glycaemic and insulinaemic indices, possibly due to food form. The question therefore emerges as to the effect of isolated fibre per se on insulin sensitivity, lipids and other risk factors associated with the metabolic syndrome. Many beneficial effects are seen with pharmacological doses of isolated viscous soluble fibre, including improved insulin sensitivity, decreased LDL-cholesterol levels and decreased clotting factors. Similar effects are seen with low glycaemic-index foods. In contrast, insoluble non-viscous cereal fibre is not seen to act directly on risk factors when taken in refined foods such as in milled flour. Since cereal fibre, the major type of fibre in western diets, does not directly act on the risk factors for the metabolic syndrome, the question remains as to possible mechanisms. Until now, fibre and the nature and processing of the starch and particle size have been seen as the main determinants of the metabolic response to starchy foods. However, fibre-rich foods also have an increased protein-to-carbohydrate ratio. Hence we suggest that the protective effect of fibre may also be due to increased vegetable protein content, which may act directly to reduce clotting factors and oxidized LDL-cholesterol levels.

scholarly journals Influence of growth locations on physicochemical properties of starch and flour from amadumbe (Colocasia esculenta) genotypes

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Bruce Mawoyo
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Amylose Content ◽  
Starch Synthesis ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
Swelling Power

Amadumbe commonly, known as taro is a traditionally underutilised tuber crop in Southern Africa. Nutritionally, amadumbe corms contain appreciable levels of carbohydrate mainly in the form of starch which is resistant to digestion. It also contains mucilage, a soluble fibre, which is good for the human digestive health. Thus, amadumbe starch and mucilage can be used as functional ingredients in food formulations. The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of genotypes and growth location on the physicochemical properties of amadumbe flour and starch. Eighteen (18) amadumbe genotypes grown in Roodeplaat, Gauteng and Umbumbulu, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, were studied. Roodeplaat received a lower annual average rainfall (514 mm) and high environmental temperature (24oC) compared to Umbumbulu (828 mm, 19oC) during the cropping season. Specifically, the influence of growth location and genotypes on the chemical composition (proximate composition and mineral contents) as well as the functional properties of amadumbe flours were investigated. Furthermore, starch was extracted and its physicochemical and functional properties were also studied. The carbohydrate contents (73-81%) of amadumbe flours were substantially high and varied with growth location. Mucilage contents (6-9%) were very low across genotypes in both locations. Water absorption and oil absorption capacities positively correlated to carbohydrates and mucilage in the flour irrespective of growth locations. Swelling power and solubility index was influenced by the amylose content of the flour. Genotype and growth location significantly affected the pasting properties of amadumbe flour. The pasting temperature was very high (approx. 90oC) across genotypes in both locations, while peak viscosity differed significantly (54-242 RVU) for genotypes grown in different environments. The amylose contents (0-14.4%) of amadumbe starches were low and varied significantly with growth location and among genotypes. Three genotypes, G2, G20, and G21 grown in Roodeplaat lacked amylose. Amadumbe starches showed reflective peaks at 2θ=15o and doublet at 17o, 18o and 24o typical of A-type starches. Amadumbe genotypes had small sized (1-5 µm) and polygonal starch granules. Functional properties including water absorption, swelling power, gelatinisation temperature and peak viscosity significantly positively correlated with amylose content. These findings further suggest that water availability could have a major effect on starch synthesis as the two locations received a different amount of rainfall during the growing season. Findings from this study are important for future improvement programmes and selection of appropriate genotypes for industrial production or food application of amadumbe flour and starch.

scholarly journals Nutrient intake variability and the number of days needed to estimate usual intake in children aged 13–32 months

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana L. Padilha ◽  
Ana Karina T. d. C. França ◽  
Sueli I. O. da Conceição ◽  
Wyllyane Rayana C. Carvalho ◽  
Mônica A. Batalha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
Insoluble Fibre ◽  
Usual Intake ◽  
Program Version

AbstractThe number of days of data required to accurately estimate usual nutrient intake of children is not well established. This study aims to calculate the variability and the number of days required to estimate usual nutrient intake in children aged 13–32 months. This cross-sectional study, which is part of the BRISA Project in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, involved 231 children from April 2011 to January 2013. Socio-economic and demographic data were collected using a questionnaire, and 3 non-consecutive days of food consumption were collected using a 24-h dietary recall (24HDR) survey. Intrapersonal and interpersonal variability and variance ratio (VR) were obtained for each nutrient using the Multiple Source Method® program (version 1.0.1). The number of days (d) needed was calculated using the formula proposed by Black et al. for different correlation coefficients (r) (i.e. 0·7, 0·8 or 0·9). For the vast majority of nutrients, intrapersonal and interpersonal variability values of <1 were observed, with even smaller intrapersonal variabilities, resulting in low VR (<1). More days were needed to estimate intakes of soluble fibre (12), insoluble fibre (11), total fibre (10), vitamin C (9) and PUFA (7), while fewer days were needed for energy, carbohydrate, SFA, Ca, Fe, P and Zn (all had 2 d for r 0·9). However, most nutrients required one, two or three 24HDR for r 0·7, 0·8 or 0·9.

A soluble fibre gel produced from rice bran and barley flour as a fat replacer in Asian foods

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Inglett ◽  
Craig J. Carriere ◽  
Saipin Maneepun ◽  
Patcharee Tungtrakul
Keyword(s):  
Rice Bran ◽  
Barley Flour ◽  
Fat Replacer ◽  
Soluble Fibre

scholarly journals Associations of dietary carbohydrate and fatty acid intakes with cognition among children

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1657-1663
Author(s):  
Sehrish Naveed ◽  
Taisa Venäläinen ◽  
Aino-Maija Eloranta ◽  
Arja T Erkkilä ◽  
Henna Jalkanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Dietary Fatty Acids ◽  
Dietary Carbohydrate ◽  
Dietary Carbohydrates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
The Cross

AbstractObjective:To investigate the cross-sectional associations of dietary carbohydrate and fatty acid intakes with cognition in mid-childhood.Design:Dietary carbohydrate and fatty acid intakes were assessed using 4-d food records, and cognition was evaluated using the Raven’s Coloured Progressive Matrices (RCPM) score. The cross-sectional associations of dietary carbohydrate and fatty acid intakes with cognition were investigated using linear regression analyses adjusted for age, sex, body fat percentage, household income, parental education and daily energy intake.Setting:The baseline examinations of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study.Participants:A population-based sample of 487 children (250 boys, 237 girls) aged 6–8 years living in the city of Kuopio, Finland.Results:A higher dietary intake of fructose (standardised regression coefficient, β = 0·24, P < 0·001), total fibre (β = 0·16, P = 0·02) and soluble fibre (β = 0·15, P = 0·02) was associated with a higher RCPM score in boys. Other dietary carbohydrates and fatty acids, including total carbohydrates, glucose, sucrose, starch, insoluble fibre, total fat, SFAs, MUFAs, PUFAs, palmitic acid (C16), stearic acid (C18), linoleic acid (C18:2), α-linoleic acid (C18:3), arachidonic acid (C20:4), EPA (C20:5n-3) and DHA (C22:6n-6), were not associated with the RCPM score in boys. Dietary carbohydrates or fatty acids were not associated with the RCPM score in girls.Conclusions:Higher dietary fructose and fibre intakes were associated with better cognition in boys, but not in girls. Dietary fatty acids were not related to cognition in boys or in girls.

scholarly journals Production and characterisation of alcohol-insoluble dietary fibre as a potential sourcefor functional carbohydrates produced by enzymatic depolymerisation of buckwheat hulls

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 449-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.J. Im ◽  
K.Y. Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Bile Acid ◽  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Soluble Fibre ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Soluble Dietary Fibre ◽  
Commercial Enzymes ◽  
Insoluble Dietary Fibre

We examined the potential use of buckwheat hulls as a raw material for producing soluble dietary fibre. The insoluble fibre fraction obtained from buckwheat hulls was hydrolysed by two commercial enzymes (Celluclast 1.5L for the cellulose fraction and Viscozyme L for the hemicellulose fraction) to obtain soluble fibre hydrolysates. Alcohol-insoluble dietary fibre (AIF) was separated from the freeze-dried soluble hydrolysate by treatment with 85% ethanol. The water-holding, oil-binding, and swelling capacities of AIF were increased by enzymatic hydrolysis. AIF had significantly (P&nbsp;&lt; 0.05) higher functional properties than the control. AIF from the hemicellulose fraction effectively hindered the diffusion of glucose and bile acid from dialysis membranes, and had a significantly (P &lt; 0.05) greater bile acid inhibitory effect than carboxymethylcellulose or pectin. It can be concluded that AIF from buckwheat hulls by enzymatic hydrolysis can used as dietary supplement and additive in the food industry.

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