The role of well-known antioxidant vitamins in the prevention of cadmium-induced toxicity [PDF]
Long-term exposure to cadmium (Cd) leads to the development of a number of conditions associated with liver and kidney damage, reproductive and cardiovascular disorders, in addition to visual impairment, blindness and hearing loss, among others.
Agnieszka Sitek, Lucyna Kozłowska
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Improvements on the Stability and Vitamin Content of Acerola Juice Obtained by Ultrasonic Processing
This work has examined the influence of ultrasonic processing on acerola juice and its influence in the stability of the juice and in the availability of vitamins B, C, E, and pro-vitamin A. The study has evaluated the changes in these quality parameters
Valéria O. Santos +2 more
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The Clinical Efficacy of Pollen Extract and Vitamins on Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Is Linked to a Decrease in the Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Interleukin-8 [PDF]
Purpose: We aim to evaluate the efficacy of pollen extract in association with vitamins in patients affected by chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) and to evaluate the level of the pro-inflammatory mediators interleukin (IL)-6 ...
Tommaso Cai +8 more
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Regulation of the microecological state of the lower parts of the female reproductive tract with vitamins [PDF]
Aim. To study the changes in the microecology of the vagina under the influence of ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, and retinol acetate.Materials and methods.
Olga A. Strokova +3 more
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Micronutrient deficiencies co-occur with obesity throughout the world. While many factors may contribute to this, microbiota dysbiosis is certainly one that has received a lot of attention in recent years.
Agnieszka Rudzka +5 more
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Examination of C-phycocyanin interactions with selected vitamins [PDF]
C-phycocyanin (C-PC) is a photosynthetic protein from Arthrospira platensis (cyanobacteria). Due to its intense blue colour, which is very rare in nature, C-PC has industrial applications as a food colourant as a substitute for synthetic food ...
Veličković, Luka +5 more
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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of vitamin K3 (menadione sodium bisulphite and menadione nicotinamide bisulphite) as a feed additive for all animal species [PDF]
Vitamin K describes a group of lipophilic vitamins that exist naturally in two forms: vitamin K1 (phylloquinone, found in green plants) and vitamin K2 (a group of menaquinones synthesised by bacteria in the intestine).
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
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α–tocopherol pro-vitamins: synthesis, hydrolysis and skin accumulation
We synthesized esters of a-tocopherol (VE) with the aim to develop new pro-vitamins, easily reconverted by enzymes in the skin and able to release another active moiety such as an amino acid, in order to obtain a synergic effect.
PADULA, Cristina +6 more
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Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of all‐rac ...
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) +27 more
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Dietary Folic Acid Alters Metabolism of Multiple Vitamins in a CerS6- and Sex-Dependent Manner
Folic acid, an oxidized synthetic pro-vitamin B9, is widely used in vitamin supplement formulations and food fortification to maintain optimal folate status in humans. Studies on folic acid (FA) efficiency in improving folate status and correcting folate
Keri Barron +3 more
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