Chemical Characteristics and Biological Potential of Prunus laurocerasus Fruits
LifeFruits of the Laurocerasus officinalis Roem., known as cherry laurel, are found in the Black Sea region. This study examines the phytochemical characterization, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial potential of cherry laurel’s fruits, variety Novita,
Mina Todorova +8 more
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Metabolic effects of diets differing in glycaemic index depend on age and endogenous GIP [PDF]
, 2009 Aims/hypothesis High- vs low-glycaemic index (GI) diets unfavourably affect body fat mass and metabolic markers in rodents. Different effects of these diets could be age-dependent, as well as mediated, in part, by carbohydrate-induced stimulation of ...
A. Abdelrahman +45 more
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Is there an optimal diet for weight management and metabolic health? [PDF]
, 2017 Individuals can lose body weight and improve health status on a wide range of energy (calorie) restricted dietary interventions. In this paper, we have reviewed the effectiveness of the most commonly utilized diets, including low-fat, low-carbohydrate ...
Lean, Mike, Thom, George
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Body composition and deposition efficiency of protein and energy in grazing young bulls
Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences, 2014 The effects of supplementation with different protein: carbohydrate ratios on body composition, carcass characteristics and protein and energy deposition efficiency of young were assessed.
Eriton Egidio Lisboa Valente +3 more
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Metagenomics analysis reveals features unique to Indian distal gut microbiota.
PLoS ONE, 2020 Various factors including diet, age, geography, culture and socio-economic status have a role in determining the composition of the human gut microbiota. The human gut microbial composition is known to be altered in disease conditions.
Kamaldeep Kaur +4 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Exploring functional gene composition is essential for understanding the biogeochemical functions of lakes. However, little is known about the diversity and composition of biogeochemical cycling genes and their influencing factors in saline lakes.
Qing Liu +6 more
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Nutritional Management in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Challenges and opportunities [PDF]
, 2021 PCOS is one of the most common endocrine diseases affecting women of reproductive age. Its etiology remains unresolved but it is thought to have a genetic basis as well as interactions with other environmental factors.
Ghazeeri, G. +5 more
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Detection of Seasonal Variation in Aloe Polysaccharides Using Carbohydrate Detecting Microarrays
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2019 Aloe vera gel is a globally popular natural product used for the treatment of skin conditions. Its useful properties are attributed to the presence of bioactive polysaccharides.
Louise Isager Ahl +8 more
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UCP1 and UCP3 Expression Is Associated with Lipid and Carbohydrate Oxidation and Body Composition. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are located in the inner membrane of mitochondria. These proteins participate in thermogenesis and energy expenditure.
Bruno A P Oliveira +9 more
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Making progress on the global crisis of obesity and weight management [PDF]
, 2018 No abstract ...
Astrup, Arne +2 more
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