Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex‐Schult., commonly known as “gurmar” or “sugar destroyer,” belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. This review synthesizes ethnomedicinal evidence with contemporary pharmacological studies, to evaluate the therapeutic properties and mechanistic actions ...
Faiza Saeed +5 more
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Update of the list of qualified presumption of safety (QPS) recommended microbiological agents intentionally added to food or feed as notified to EFSA 20: Suitability of taxonomic units notified to EFSA until March 2024. [PDF]
EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) +27 more
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Salt‐induced nutritional and metabolic shifts in halophytes: implications for food security
Abstract Plant species vary in their response to salinity: some crops show a degree of salt tolerance, while halophytes – whether wild or cultivated – are characterized by a high capacity to thrive under saline conditions. Halophytes are considered a source of valuable secondary metabolites with potential economic value, yet they might also produce ...
Giulia Atzori +9 more
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Safety for the user of the feed additive consisting of ferric tyrosine chelate (TYFER™) for chickens, turkeys and minor poultry species for fattening or reared for laying/breeding (Akeso Biomedical, Inc). [PDF]
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) +20 more
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Macronutrient and micronutrient profiles of meat types: insights into human health and diet
Abstract Despite considerable advances in global health and nutrition, emerging challenges such as population growth, climate change, and limited natural resources continue to threaten food security. Meat remains an essential component of the human diet, supplying high‐quality proteins, essential amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and minerals necessary ...
Özgül Anitaş +4 more
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Differences in antimicrobial resistance gene abundance and microbial diversity of the gut microbiome in patients on antibiotics enrolled in a clinical trial. [PDF]
Stewart AG +8 more
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Abstract INTRODUCTION Bromelain, a complex mixture of proteolytic enzymes primarily extracted from plants of the Bromeliaceae family, has gained prominence because of its broad industrial applicability, particularly in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors.
Genésio José da Silva Neto +6 more
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Abstract Energy bars are widely consumed functional foods among athletes and physically active consumers who require convenient sources of sustained energy. Their carbohydrate composition, particularly the type and ratio of digestible sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose, strongly influences glycaemic index (GI), postprandial blood glucose ...
Raju Sasikumar +8 more
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Efficacy of the feed additive consisting of <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> CNCM I-4407 (Actisaf® Sc47) for cattle for fattening (Lesaffre International). [PDF]
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) +20 more
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Abstract Since the early 1960s, nanotechnology has been a critical area of science, allowing for the development of sophisticated nanomaterials. Nanofibers, one of the most widely used nanotechnological drug delivery systems, have emerged as a highly versatile platform within modern pharmaceutical sciences.
Heybet Kerem Polat +7 more
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