scholarly journals Sweetening Agents and Sweeteners in Dietary Supplements for Children-Analysis of the Polish Market

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2387
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Piekara ◽  
Małgorzata Krzywonos ◽  
Anna Szymańska

Sweetening agents (SA) and sweeteners are major additives used in the production of dietary supplements (DS), they fulfill both technological and organoleptic functions. The aim of this study is to identify the types of SA and sweeteners found in DS intended for children and to determine the secondary role of them. The study was performed on data from the documentation of representative samples of DS (N = 315) available on the Polish market. The results show that 75.24% of the products contained at least one SA or sweetener. Sucrose is the SA most frequently used in DS production. The empirical findings show that the type of sweetening ingredient correlates closely with the formulation of products, which in turn has to be suited to consumption abilities of the target group as well as to the children’s taste requirements. The crucial need for analysis of the composition of DS is emphasized in the light of high consumption rates of these products as well as limited regulations and policy.

2019 ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Irene-Teodora Nica

The study is aimed at training and developing balance through Pilates programs. In order to improve the initial values, we have developed a set of corresponding exercises. The test was applied on a target group, the initial and final results being presented. The conclusion presents the interpretation of the results.


2019 ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Irene-Teodora Nica

The present study aims to emphasize the role of pilates method in the improvement of the mobility of the spine in the anterior plane and the elasticity of the posterior muscles of the thigh. In this purpose, we have developed a set of appropriate exercises destined to obtain improved results of the spine mobility and muscle elasticity. Subsequent, we applied the exercises to a target group of woman and presented the comparation between the initial and final results. The interpretation of the mobility and elasticity test results are reported in the conclusions of the present study.


Author(s):  
Н.Н. КОРНЕН ◽  
С.А. КАЛМАНОВИЧ ◽  
Т.А. ШАХРАЙ ◽  
Е.П. ВИКТОРОВА

Проведен анализ современных научных представлений о роли фосфолипидов (ФЛ) в обеспечении функционирования биомембран и их регуляторной функции в важнейших клеточных процессах. Из ФЛ состоит 50% печени, 1/3 мозговых изолирующих и защитных тканей, окружающих головной и спинной мозг. По рекомендациям РАМН, физиологическая потребность взрослого человека в ФЛ составляет 5–7 г/сут. Согласно проведенным исследованиям, в пищевом статусе населения РФ дефицит ФЛ составляет от 50 до 80%. Показано, что современный уровень знаний о физиологической роли ФЛ способствует созданию и внедрению в производство фосфолипидных продуктов на основе ФЛ и фосфолипидных БАД на основе растительных лецитинов, употребление которых может нормализовать пищевой статус. Дано описание фосфолипидных продуктов и БАД серии Тонус (Супер-Тонус, Фито-Тонус, Тонус-Плюс) и серии Витол (Витол, Витол-Холин и Витол-ФЭИ), разработанных учеными Кубанского государственного технологического университета. Показаны возможности применения растительных лецитинов, фосфолипидных продуктов и БАД на их основе в качестве многофункциональных рецептурных компонентов при производстве пищевых продуктов функционального и специализированного назначения. The analysis of modern scientific ideas about the role of phospholipids (FL) in ensuring the functioning of biomembranes and their regulatory function in the most important cellular processes is carried out. So, 50% of a liver, 1/3 brain isolating and protective fabrics surrounding a brain and spinal cord consist of FL. According to the recommendations of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, the physiological need of an adult in FL is 5–7 g/day. According to the conducted studies, in the nutritional status of the Russian population, the deficit of FL is from 50 to 80%. It is shown that the current level of knowledge about the physiological role of FL contributes to the creation and introduction of phospholipid products based on FL and phospholipid supplements on the basis of vegetable lecithins, the use of which can normalize the nutritional status. The description of phospholipid products and dietary supplements developed by scientists of the Kuban State Technological University of the Tonus series (Super Tonus, Phyto Tonus, Tonus Plus) and the Vitol series (Vitol, Vitol Kholin and Vitol FEI) is given. The possibilities of using vegetable lecithins, phospholipid products and dietary supplements on their basis are shown as multifunctional prescription components in the production of functional and specialized food products.


Author(s):  
Rohan Sachdev

Sugar is one of the most widely consumed sweetening agents. Unfortunately, its use has been linked to various disease states, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM) and dental caries. Dental caries is a chronic disease which can affect us at any age. The role of sugar (and other fermentable carbohydrates such as highly refined flour) as a risk factor in the initiation and progression of dental caries is increasing day by day. Sugar substitutes are food additives that provide a sweet taste more or less similar to that of sugar and plays important role in control of dental caries.


2003 ◽  
Vol 133 (11) ◽  
pp. 3794S-3799S ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen A. Norman ◽  
Ritva R. Butrum ◽  
Elaine Feldman ◽  
David Heber ◽  
Daniel Nixon ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi40-vi40
Author(s):  
Keisuke Katsushima ◽  
Bongyong Lee ◽  
Menglang Yuan ◽  
Haritha Kunhiraman ◽  
Stacie Stapleton ◽  
...  

Abstract Medulloblastoma (MB) is a central nervous system (CNS) tumor that predominantly affects children and requires aggressive therapy. Affected individuals often suffer from treatment-related side-effects and treatment-resistant recurrences associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. There are four major molecular MB subgroups: wingless-type (Wnt)-activated, sonic hedgehog (Shh)-activated, group III (G3), and group IV (G4) MBs. While the molecular pathology of Wnt- and Shh-activated MBs is well defined, rather less is known about G3 and G4 MB's genetic basis, so their molecular diagnosis and consequent management have remained challenging. MBs develop through various genetic, epigenetic, and non-coding (nc)RNA-related mechanisms, with the role of ncRNAs, particularly microRNAs, in MB tumor growth is poorly defined. We addressed this knowledge gap with an exemplar of microRNA-211 (miR-211) implicated in G3 MB tumor growth. Compared to other MB subgroups, miR-211 is significantly downregulated in G3 MB cell lines, underscoring its important role as a therapeutic agent and a biomarker. miR-211 overexpression in G3 MB cells significantly reduced cell proliferation, invasion, 3D colony formation, and induced apoptosis. Oxygen consumption rates are higher in engineered cells, and we postulate that miR-211 is involved in G3 MB mitochondrial energy metabolism. miR-211 expressed G3 MB cells injected into mouse cerebella produce smaller tumors than those derived from parental cells. We applied single-cell RNA sequencing and immune histochemical assays to characterize tumors to identify the molecular mechanism of miR-211- driven tumor reduction in G3 MBs, and our preliminary results support that miR-211 is an attractive therapeutic agent to treat this aggressive MB subtype.


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