scholarly journals An Overview on Coconut Water: As A Multipurpose Nutrition

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamal N. Tuyekar ◽  
Bharvi S. Tawade ◽  
Kajalkumari S. Singh ◽  
Vidula S. Wagh ◽  
Prasad K. Vidhate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
The Body ◽  
Coconut Water ◽  
Poisoning Effect ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Tender Coconut ◽  
The Individual

Coconut water and coconut are two natural thirst-quenching foods that are commonly available in most countries. Both the water and the meat of the tender coconut stimulate the body by releasing nutrients. In recent years, researchers have been interested in the health and medicinal benefits of tender coconut products. Sugars, proteins, free amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and growth promoting factors are among the biologically essential elements contained in it. Since, current research on coconut water is mainly focused on its properties, uses, and nutritional benefits, this review will concentrate on the human health aspect. It describes original properties and applications, which vary from the most simple to the most complex. It also describes its biochemical structure, which is affected by the stage of maturity and hence the variety. The purpose of this review was to learn about the most widely recorded components of coconut water, as well as other research towards their impact on animals and human body. Coconut water contains bunch of nutrition such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phyto-hormones. The recent discovery of coconut water on the medicinal properties shows its real potential for improving human health. The possible anti-cancer properties of particular cytokinin could open up new and exciting avenues for finding cures for various cancers. It's a gift from nature to provide the best remedy for thirst and better health. Because of the antioxidant and anti-cancer properties of different ingredients, it is a more sensible option for removing the poisoning effect of other food that is a part of modern life. Understanding the functions and properties of the individual components of coconut water requires further study, but it will enable us to properly exploit this wonderful and multipurpose liquid with unique biological properties.

scholarly journals Fermentation of tender coconut water by probiotic bacteria Bacillus coagulans

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aishwarya Singh Gangwar ◽  
Aastha Bhardwaj ◽  
Vasudha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Bacillus Coagulans ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Probiotic Bacterium ◽  
The Body ◽  
Coconut Water ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Hydration Properties ◽  
Tender Coconut Water ◽  
Tender Coconut

Coconut water is currently being considered as an elixir for patients suffering from diseases like dengue and malaria as well as chikungunia to provide hydration properties to the body. It has become a popular beverage for many people owing to its palatability and high mineral content. In this study, the growth, survival and fermentation performance of the probiotic bacterium Bacillus coagulans in coconut water was assessed in order to produce a novel non-dairy, probiotic beverage. The species was characterized on the basis of morphology, physiology and biochemical parameters and its probiotic attributes were assessed. Batch fermentations were carried out for 2 days at a constant 37°C, thereafter the samples were subjected to microbiological and chemical analysis. The results suggested that the specie produced lactic acid and was acid and bile tolerant. The pH and titratable acidity of probiotic fermented coconut water were found to be 4.4 and 0.53 % lactic acid, respectively. The viscosity of fermented coconut water increased significantly from an initial 5.13 mPa.s to 5.35 mPa.s because of the increase in soluble solids content due to exopolysaccharide production by B. coagulans during fermentation. Also, the overall acceptability score of probiotic coconut water was higher than tender coconut water, suggesting its feasibility for use as a probiotic beverage.

scholarly journals Impact of technogenic dust pollution from the closed mining enterprise in the Amur Region on the ecosphere and human health

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
N. K. Rastanina ◽  
K. A. Kolobanov
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dust Pollution ◽  
Environmental Monitoring System ◽  
Elemental Status ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Of Mining

Environmental protection is a complex ecological and economic problem, including the need to develop and implement a number of environmental protection measures to mitigate the negative impact of mining waste on all natural environment components and human health. In this regard, the study purpose was to assess the impact of Pb, Cd, Cr, and As compounds on the environment and health of the population of the Solnechny miner’s village. Based on the purpose, the following tasks were set: 1) review and systematization of literature data on the problem of technogenic dust pollution; 2) assessment of the mining industrial system as a source of ecosystem pollution with toxic elements within the closed mining enterprises impact areas; 3) development of proposals for mitigating the impact of mining activities on ecosystems and human health. The paper presents the findings of the study of the elemental status of children and adolescents living within the closed town-forming enterprise JSC Solnechny GOK impact area. The relationship between the level of technogenic pollution of the natural environment and the changes in the elemental status of the children was shown. A feature of the elemental status of the children in the study group was high content of heavy metals, including Pb, Cr, and As. Our research confirmed the data that a growing child’s body actively adsorbs compounds of toxic chemical elements. Deficiency and imbalance of microelements in the body can cause ecologically-related diseases in the child population. Individual and population carcinogenic risks (CR) caused by the As, Pb, and Cr pollution were calculated. In accordance with the acceptance criteria for the risk caused by exposure to the pollutants, the individual carcinogenic risk CR (Cr) = 1,05 · 10–3 belongs to the fourth range and is unacceptable neither for the population, nor for occupational groups. This is De manifestis risk, and when it is reached, it is necessary to carry out emergency curative measures to mitigate it. The individual risks CR (As) = 7,05 · 10–4 also exceed the acceptable level for the population. This level of pollution is subject to permanent monitoring, requires development and implementation of planned curative measures to improve the indicators of the human environment, one of which is the organization of the environmental monitoring system in the study area.

scholarly journals Hypoergy and its significance in the course of infections

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 895-903
Author(s):  
N. N. Sirotinin
Keyword(s):  
Biological Properties ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ancient Medicine ◽  
Sextus Empiricus ◽  
The Individual

Ancient medicine, characterized by great observation, attached great importance to the reactivity of the body in the occurrence of various diseases. Already then, Ptolemy Dioscorides and Sextus Empiricus spoke of idiosyncrasies, and Galen introduced the doctrine of idiopathies. In subsequent periods, this question has always received attention and has never been so ignored as at the end of the last century, when in connection with the blossoming of microbiology they looked for the cause of the different course of diseases in the character of the biological properties of the microorganism, while forgetting the individual characteristics of the organism itself.

scholarly journals The problem of nitrogen disposal in the obese

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marià Alemany
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
The Body ◽  
Protein Excretion ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
N Removal ◽  
High Lipid ◽  
Enhance Protein Synthesis ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Unwanted Consequence

Amino-N is preserved because of the scarcity and nutritional importance of protein. Excretion requires its conversion to ammonia, later incorporated into urea. Under conditions of excess dietary energy, the body cannot easily dispose of the excess amino-N against the evolutively adapted schemes that prevent its wastage; thus ammonia and glutamine formation (and urea excretion) are decreased. High lipid (and energy) availability limits the utilisation of glucose, and high glucose spares the production of ammonium from amino acids, limiting the synthesis of glutamine and its utilisation by the intestine and kidney. The amino acid composition of the diet affects the production of ammonium depending on its composition and the individual amino acid catabolic pathways. Surplus amino acids enhance protein synthesis and growth, and the synthesis of non-protein-N-containing compounds. But these outlets are not enough; consequently, less-conventional mechanisms are activated, such as increased synthesis of NO∙ followed by higher nitrite (and nitrate) excretion and changes in the microbiota. There is also a significant production of N2 gas, through unknown mechanisms. Health consequences of amino-N surplus are difficult to fathom because of the sparse data available, but it can be speculated that the effects may be negative, largely because the fundamental N homeostasis is stretched out of normalcy, forcing the N removal through pathways unprepared for that task. The unreliable results of hyperproteic diets, and part of the dysregulation found in the metabolic syndrome may be an unwanted consequence of this N disposal conflict.

scholarly journals Influence of new lactulosocating feed additives for biological properties broiler chicken meat

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
M.I. Slozhenkina ◽  
◽  
M.V. Frolova ◽  
S.S. Kurmasheva ◽  
A.V. Rudkovskaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Mass Fraction ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
White Meat

Aim. Study of the effect of new domestic lactulose-containing feed additives on the biological properties and amino acid composition of the protein in broiler chicken meat. Material and Methods. During the research, classical and modern methods were used: zootechnical, biochemical, etc. The methodological basis was the scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists who studied the features of the effect of feed additives on the body of poultry and its productive qualities. The mass fraction of protein was determined by the Kjeldahl method according to GOST 25011-2015, the mass fraction of fat – by the Extractive-weight method according to GOST 23042-2015, the mass fraction of moisture – by the thermogravimetric method using the ELVIZ moisture analyzer, the mass fraction of total ash – GOST 31727-2012 (ISO 936:1998), amino acid composition of pectoral muscles – by capillary electrophoresis (Kapel 105M). Results. As a result of the experiment, it was found that the use of additives No. 1 and No. 2 helps to stabilize the indices of digestibility of nutrients and, as a result, to improve the metabolic process in the body of the bird. It was found that the digestibility coefficient of dry matter in the experimental groups was by 0.91%, crude protein – by 1.68%, crude fat – by 0.79%, nitrogen-free extractable substances – by 1.33% higher than in the control group. Positive dynamics was also noted in the increase in the weight of the gutted carcass in the experimental groups by 5.47 and 4.46% in comparison with the same indicator in the control group. The use of lactulose-containing additives when growing broilers has led to an improvement in the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the resulting product ("white" meat). An increase is observed in the value of the mass fraction of protein by 0.5 and 0.6%, respectively, in comparison with the mass fraction of protein in the meat of the control group. The studied feed additives balanced the ratio of essential amino acids to replaceable ones. During the experiment, it was found that in the white meat of the experimental groups, in comparison with the white meat of the control group of broiler chickens, there was an increase in the content of essential amino acids on average by 0.31 г/100 г (3.6%) и 0.41 г/100 г (4.7%), respectively. Conclusion. In terms of a set of indicators, the meat of broiler chickens grown with the use of new lactulose-containing additives No. 1 and No. 2 has higher indicators of meat quality compared to the control. New domestic prebiotic supplements based on lactulose No. 1 and No. 2, used in the experiment, are not only a natural alternative to antibiotics, hormones or other growth stimulants, but also a mechanism for a better approach to the formation of general beneficial physical and biochemical properties of meat of broiler chickens. Given this, these additives can be recommended for widespread implementation in poultry farming.

scholarly journals STRUCTURE OF TOOTH RUDIMENTS AND MINERAL METABOLISM PATTERN AT VIBRATION EFFECTIN THE EXPERIMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-125
Author(s):  
Елена Апраксина ◽  
Elena Apraksina ◽  
Светлана Залавина ◽  
Svetlana Zalavina ◽  
Павел Жлезный ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Changes ◽  
Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Vibrational Excitation ◽  
Tooth Germ ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
The Body ◽  
Vibration Exposure ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Tooth Germs

Object. Vibration exposure is the most common adverse technogenic factor in the work and living conditions of many people. A significant impact on the state of the oral cavity have many socio-hygienic factors; the nature of their impact, their variability depends on the individual, the environmental situation in the region, the social conditions of people, as well as their professional activities. The undeniable fact is that production factors have an impact on both somatic health and dental status. These circumstances explain the importance of studying the development of the structure of dental rudiments, taking into account the mineral metabolism in the conditions of various anthropogenic influences, including the action of General industrial vibration. Purpose of the study. Explore features of the histogenesis of teeth based on mineral metabolism during vibrational excitation. Materials and methods. Wistar rats was performed with a vibration 9 to day 18 of pregnancy. We studied the morphology of the tooth germs in the fetus. Analytical studies of the mineral composition of the liver were performed by IRS-nuclear laboratory NGO "CBM" (Moscow) in the method of Dr. A.V. Skalniy. In the liver, the concentration female elements: Ca, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mg, P, Pb, Se, Zn. Results. The features in the structure of tooth germs and mineral metabolism in the mother-fetus system with vibrational excitation. Identified structural changes reveal a violation of microcirculation, the development of hypoxia in the tissues of the tooth germ and accelerated dentinogenesis. Change the concentration of minerals in the body - significantly reduces the concentration of essential elements of Ca, Fe, Mg and significantly increased the content of Cu, Cd, Pb. Conclusion. The observed changes in the morphology of tooth germs and mineral metabolism, are a reflection of altered homeostasis system the mother-fetus arising under the influence of vibration exposure.

scholarly journals Gıdalarda Bulunan L-Triptofan, Serotonin, Melatonin Profilleri ve Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 877
Author(s):  
Seda Kurtulmuş ◽  
Tuğba Kök Taş
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Pressure Balance

Nowadays, depending on the progress of science and technology, our eating habits have changed. The shape and quality of nutrition is important for human health. Especially, some food components have various effect on central nervous system such as depression, anxiety, sleep, appetite. Food constituents are transported into the central nervous system via the neutral amino acids such as phenylalanine, leucine, isoleucine, tyrosine and valine. Amino acids have an important role in human nutrition. It cannot be synthesized in the body and one of the essential amino acids that must be taken outside, trytophan, is indispensable in human nutrition because of it has the many functions. In recent years, scientific community concentrated on the various functions of L-Trytophan (L-Trp) as pioneer in the secretion of the hormones serotonin and melatoninin in the human body. The hormones serotonin and melatonin is responsible for activities such as psychology, sleep, body temperature, blood pressure balance, antioxidant effect, cancer inhibitor, sexuality, autism and circadian rhythms in human body that they are available in various foods such as milk, kefir, yogurt, orange, strawberry, grape, olive oil, walnut, prune, nut, pomegranate, coffee, kiwi and banana. In this study, L-Trp, serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis and metabolism, food profiles and in terms of their physiological and biological effects on human health has been compiled.

Influence of stable iodine on the uptake of the thyroid – model vs. experiment

2001 ◽  
Vol 40 (01) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Wellner ◽  
E. Voth ◽  
H. Schicha ◽  
K. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Time Course ◽  
Compartment Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Iodine Uptake ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Physiological Conditions ◽  
Iodine Supply ◽  
Predicted Values ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Stable Iodine

Summary Aim: The influence of physiological and pharmacological amounts of iodine on the uptake of radioiodine in the thyroid was examined in a 4-compartment model. This model allows equations to be derived describing the distribution of tracer iodine as a function of time. The aim of the study was to compare the predictions of the model with experimental data. Methods: Five euthyroid persons received stable iodine (200 μg, 10 mg). 1-123-uptake into the thyroid was measured with the Nal (Tl)-detector of a body counter under physiological conditions and after application of each dose of additional iodine. Actual measurements and predicted values were compared, taking into account the individual iodine supply as estimated from the thyroid uptake under physiological conditions and data from the literature. Results: Thyroid iodine uptake decreased from 80% under physiological conditions to 50% in individuals with very low iodine supply (15 μg/d) (n = 2). The uptake calculated from the model was 36%. Iodine uptake into the thyroid did not decrease in individuals with typical iodine supply, i.e. for Cologne 65-85 μg/d (n = 3). After application of 10 mg of stable iodine, uptake into the thyroid decreased in all individuals to about 5%, in accordance with the model calculations. Conclusion: Comparison of theoretical predictions with the measured values demonstrated that the model tested is well suited for describing the time course of iodine distribution and uptake within the body. It can now be used to study aspects of iodine metabolism relevant to the pharmacological administration of iodine which cannot be investigated experimentally in humans for ethical and technical reasons.

Ayurveda dietary guidelines during Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1477-1481
Author(s):  
Ishwari Gaikwad ◽  
Priyanka Shelotkar
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
The Body ◽  
Daily Regimen ◽  
Web Page ◽  
Healthy State ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Right

The current world situation is both frightening and alarming due to the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The next few days are censorious as we need to be very precautious in our daily regimen as well as dietary habits. Ayurveda offers knowledge about food based on certain reasoning. Indecent food custom is the chief cause for the rising development of health disorders in the current era. In classical texts of Ayurveda, the concept of diet explained well, ranging from their natural sources, properties and specific utility in pathological as well as physiological manner. In this work, the review of the relevant literature of Ahara (Diet) was carried out from Charak Samhita and other texts, newspapers, articles, web page related to the same.  Every human being is unique with respect to his Prakriti (Physical and mental temperament), Agni (Digestive capacity), Koshtha  (Nature of bowel) etc. For that reason, the specificity of the individual should be kept in mind. Ahara, when consumed in the appropriate amount at the right moment following all Niyamas (Guidelines) given in Ayurveda texts, gives immunity and keeps the body in a healthy state during pandemics such as Covid-19. Ultimately, this will help the human body to maintain its strength for life. This article reviews the concept of diet viz. combination of foods, their quantity and quality, methods of preparation and processing, which are to be followed during pandemics and are essential in maintenance and endorsement of health and preclusion of diseases.

Physiological and Hereditary Hyperbilirubinemia in Athletes: Role in Reducing Efficiency and Correction Methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 386-393
Author(s):  
L. M. Gunina ◽  
◽  
Kazys Mylashyus ◽  
Voitenko V. L. ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Diagnostic Algorithm ◽  
Drug Prevention ◽  
The Body ◽  
Erythrocyte Membranes ◽  
Pharmacological Agents ◽  
Bilirubin Metabolism ◽  
The Individual

Under high-intensity loads, the athlete's bodies take place a number of biochemical reactions and physiological processes that can lead to hyperbilirubinemia. The factors that can initiate the onset of this phenomenon include the syndrome of micro-damage muscle, violation of the integrity of erythrocyte membranes, decreased blood pH, malnutrition and increase oxygen demand of the body. Degree of expression of manifestations of physiological bilirubinemia depends on the level of adaptation of the athlete to the physical activities offered. Hyperbilirubinemia in athletes can be one of the components of the deterioration of the functional state, forming the symptoms of endogenous intoxication. The relevance of this problem in sport lies in the relatively low detection rate of hyperbilirubinemia due to the lack of regular screening studies. However, in drawing up a plan of nutritional- metabolic support for training and competitive activity and recovery measures, must not only the individual reaction of the athlete body to physical activity, but also the severity of shifts in the indicators of bilirubin metabolism and their ratio. The article describes the reasons for the increase in bilirubin levels, which can be caused by both the effect of physical activity and by the presence of pathological processes in athletes. The factors influencing the blood serum’s bilirubin content are also highlighted, which include the state of erythrocyte cell membranes and the rate of hemoglobin destruction, the functional state of the liver, the specifics of physical loads and the use of ergogenic pharmacological agents by athletes. Particular accent has been placed on the illumination of hereditary hyperbilirubinemias, which may have been detected at the stage of selection of athletes. The most common phenomenon is Gilbert's syndrome, which occurs in 2-5% of cases in the general population, is characterized in the clinic by a benign flow and is manifested by episodes of jaundice and an increase in total bilirubin content to moderate values due to indirect. The frequency of detection of hyperbilirubinemias in the population of athletes is 4.68%, among which Gilbert's disease accounts for almost half (48.7%). Conclusion. The work highlighted the pathogenesis and diagnostic algorithm of Gilbert's disease, and also emphasized that its drug prevention and correction in athletes to maintain functional and physical fitness should be carried out taking into account anti-doping rules, which requires upon diagnosis timely receipt of a therapeutic exclusion

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