Rapid and sensitive determination of phytosterols in functional foods and medicinal herbs by using UHPLC-MS/MS with microwave-assisted derivatization combined with dual ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction.
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DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201600711
Abstract: In this work, a hyphenated technique of dual ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction combined with microwave-assisted derivatization followed by ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry has been developed for the determination of phytosterols in… read more here.
Keywords: liquid; medicinal herbs; microwave assisted; functional foods ... See more keywords
Protective effects of functional foods against Parkinson's disease: A narrative review on pharmacology, phytochemistry, and molecular mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7425
Abstract: In Persian Medicine (PM), PD (brain‐based tremor) is a known CNS disorder with several therapeutic and preventive options. In their medical textbooks and pharmacopeias, Persian great scientists such as Rhazes (854–925 AD), Avicenna (980–1037 AD), and Jorjani… read more here.
Keywords: protective effects; functional foods; pharmacology; parkinson disease ... See more keywords
Tropical fruits from Australia as potential treatments for metabolic syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2022.102182
Abstract: Australia has a unique and diverse flora, including indigenous fruits, used by Australian Aboriginals for food and medicines for up to 45,000 years as well as recently introduced fruits for commercial production. However, this range… read more here.
Keywords: potential treatments; fruits australia; functional foods; australia potential ... See more keywords
The colourless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene: From dietary sources to their usefulness for the functional foods and nutricosmetics industries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2018.01.002
Abstract: Abstract Carotenoids are dietary compounds of great interest in food science, nutrition and health due to the fact that some of them can be converted into retinoids exhibiting vitamin A activity, their role as natural… read more here.
Keywords: carotenoids phytoene; phytoene phytofluene; phytofluene dietary; colourless carotenoids ... See more keywords
Health and technological aspects of methylxanthines and polyphenols from guarana: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.05.048
Abstract: Abstract Brazil is the major producer of guarana, a stimulant largely consumed worldwide. Interest in health benefits of its consumption has increased the inclusion of guarana extracts in industry applications, providing dietary supplements, medicines, cosmetics,… read more here.
Keywords: polyphenols guarana; health technological; review; functional foods ... See more keywords
Economic assessment based on scenario analysis for the production of a new functional pasta
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2018.06.003
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays functional foods are becoming more popular due to their capacity to prevent and/or reduce the risk of certain diseases. Functional foods improve health and give physiological benefits providing nutrients beyond the simple nutritional… read more here.
Keywords: production; pasta; scenario; analysis ... See more keywords
Production, Characterization, Delivery, and Cholesterol-Lowering Mechanism of Phytosterols: A Review.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07390
Abstract: Phytosterols are natural plant-based bioactive compounds that can lower blood cholesterol levels and help prevent cardiovascular diseases. Consequently, they are being utilized in functional foods, supplements, and pharmaceutical products designed to improve human health. This… read more here.
Keywords: functional foods; delivery systems; cholesterol lowering; production characterization ... See more keywords
Occurrence and Estimated Dietary Intake of PCBs and PCDD/Fs in Functional Foods Enriched with Omega-3 from Spain.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b00785
Abstract: The polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin, and dibenzofuran (PCDD/F) contents of six functional foods enriched with omega-3 were characterized. All the samples analyzed showed concentration levels below the maximal levels established by Regulation EC 1259/201120.… read more here.
Keywords: enriched omega; foods enriched; oil supplements; pcbs ... See more keywords
Lifestyle, psychological and socio-demographic drivers in functional food choice: a systematic literature review based on bibliometric and network analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2022.2048361
Abstract: Abstract Food-related diseases are a topic of concern for the population and institutions; therefore, regulations have been envisaged to improve consumer knowledge about food properties and to guide them towards healthy food consumption. Europe has… read more here.
Keywords: food; socio demographic; network analysis; functional foods ... See more keywords
Vibrational Spectroscopy Combined with Chemometrics in Authentication of Functional Foods.
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DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2022.2073433
Abstract: Many foods have both edible and medical importance and are appreciated as functional foods, preventing diseases. However, due to unscrupulous vendors and imperfect market supervision mechanisms, curative foods are prone to adulteration or some other… read more here.
Keywords: functional foods; spectroscopy; authentication functional; functional food ... See more keywords
An emerging trend in functional foods for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: Marine algal polyphenols
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2016.1259209
Abstract: ABSTRACT Marine macroalgae are gaining recognition among the scientific community as a significant source of functional food ingredients. Due to the harsh environments in which macroalgae survive, they produce unique bioactive compounds that are not… read more here.
Keywords: disease; functional foods; emerging trend; cardiovascular disease ... See more keywords