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Beetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi‐Professional Wrestlers

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction In competitive sports, minor performance enhancements can significantly impact outcomes, driving athletes to utilize nutritional supplements, though many lack robust scientific evidence. Inorganic nitrate (NO₃⁻) stands out as a well‐supported ergogenic aid, particularly for high‐intensity activities, enhancing both performance ...
Maedeh Nojoumi, Alireza Hosseini Kakhki, Mohammad Ali Sardar, Ali Jafari, Ali Jafarzadeh Esfehani, Reza Rezvani   +5 more
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A simple and efficient method for betalain quantification in RUBY-expressing plant samples

Frontiers in Plant Science
The RUBY reporter system has demonstrated great potential as a visible marker to monitor gene expression in both transiently and stably transformed plant tissues.
Dibyajyoti Pramanik, Dibyajyoti Pramanik, Keunsub Lee, Keunsub Lee, Kan Wang, Kan Wang   +5 more
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Variability in total antioxidant capacity, antioxidant leaf pigments and foliage yield of vegetable amaranth

Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2018
Twenty vegetable amaranth genotypes were evaluated for total antioxidant capacity, antioxidant leaf pigments, vitamins, and selection of suitable genotypes for extraction of juice in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications ...
Umakanta Sarker, Md Tofazzal Islam, Md Golam Rabbani, Shinya Oba   +3 more
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Natural Sources of Food Colorants as Potential Substitutes for Artificial Additives

Foods, 2023
In recent years, the demand of healthier food products and products made with natural ingredients has increased overwhelmingly, led by the awareness of human beings of the influence of food on their health, as well as by the evidence of side effects ...
Erika N. Vega, María Ciudad-Mulero, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Lillian Barros, Patricia Morales   +4 more
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Physicochemical characterization and phenolic compound content of flour from blended juice residues

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 7, Page 4331-4340, May 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND The production of fruit juices generates substantial amounts of residue, including peels, seeds, pomace, stalks, and leaves, which are rich in nutritionally relevant compounds, such as fiber and bioactives. The aims of this study were to evaluate drying conditions for converting mixed juice residue, composed of apple, beetroot ...
Letícia da Cunha Espinosa, Aldrey Nathália Ribeiro Corrêa, Adriano Brandelli, Simone Hickmann Flôres, Alessandro de Oliveira Rios   +4 more
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Biothiols, taurine, and lipid-soluble antioxidants in the edible pulp of Sicilian cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruits and changes of bioactive juice components upon industrial processing [PDF]

, 2005
Biothiols, taurine, and flavonols, as well as tocopherols and carotenoids have been assessed in the edible pulp of Sicilian red (Sanguigna), yellow (Surfarina), and white (Muscaredda) cultivars of cactus pear.
ALLEGRA, Mario, FAZZARI, Marco, LIVREA, Maria Antonia, TESORIERE, Luisa   +3 more
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Utilization of Fermentation Process for the Production of Novel Plant‐Based Meat Analogs: A Review of Microorganisms, Processing, and Regulations

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT The production of plant‐based meat analogues from various protein sources is an emerging application worldwide, driven by growing population and health concerns. Many microorganisms during fermentation play a crucial role in fermented plant‐based meat alternatives, together with structuring and analytical approaches in terms of nutritional ...
Fatma Beyza Özpınar, Sevda Dere, Serdar Altunay, Osman Sagdic, Enes Dertli   +4 more
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Natural colorants improved the physicochemical and sensorial properties of frozen Brazilian sausage (linguiça) with reduced nitrite

Scientia Agricola
: The use of natural colorants in meat products can keep its coloring attractive as well as meet the demand from consumers interested in products that are healthier.
Elisa Rafaela Bonadio Bellucci, Tiago Luís Barretto, José Manuel Lorenzo Rodriguez, Camila Vespúcio Bis-Souza, Francisco Jose Barba, Andrea Carla da Silva Barretto   +5 more
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Cactus pear fruit extract exerts anti-inflammatory effects in carrageenin-induced rat pleurisy [PDF]

, 2015
Nutritional research has recently shifted from alleviating nutrient deficiencies to chronic disease prevention. In this study activity of cactus pear fruit extract (CPFE) from Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
ALLEGRA, Mario, IANARO A, LIVREA, Maria Antonia, PANZA E., TESORIERE, Luisa   +4 more
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Metarhizium anisopliae Mitigates the Phytotoxicity of Lead and Nanoplastics on Rice by Modifying Physiological, Transcriptomic, Metabolomic Activities, and Soil Microbiome

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 21, 13 April 2026.
Metarhizium anisopliae alleviates the phytotoxic effects of polyethylene nanoplastics (NP) and lead (Pb) in rice by decreasing Pb uptake, restoring antioxidant and hormonal equilibrium, and promoting growth. Additionally, the fungus modifies the rhizosphere microbiota, enhancing both contaminant tolerance and plant growth, thereby effectively ...
Jing Peng, Qi Yan, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Muhammad Imran, Fasih Ullah Haider, Jianfeng Liang, Xingmin Wang, Shaukat Ali   +7 more
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