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  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract It was established that decrease of oligochitosans with molecular masses 7.0, 25.4, 45.3 kDa concentration in the process of Lactobacillus bulgaricus cultivation leads to fermented dairy product pH reduction and titratable acidity increase. Further increase in titratable acidity and decrease of lactic acid microorganisms’ amount was determined during the fermented dairy product storage process. Oligochitosans with molecular masses 7.0, 25.4, 45.3 kDa in concentrations interval from 0.0025 to 0.01 per cent did not exhibit prebiotic properties. Active acidity elevation and titratable acidity depression was observed at the chitosan with molecular mass 350 kDa concentration rises. Also increase of highly molecular chitosan concentration leads to elevation of lactic acid microorganisms’ total amount, which was more than three degree as many as total count of lactic acid bacteria in control sample. Keywords:...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract Cardiovascular diseases stand out in terms of high mortality and the association of various cardiovascular risk factors. It is inferred that these involve a context of care with the interrelation of factors that accompany a situation of individual and/or collective cardiovascular vulnerability. This context demands a review and clarification of concepts and the development-based care protocols are in theory s to guide health policies and targeted assistance programs for health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention in the world. Keywords: Cardiovascular risk; Context; Care; Health; Prevention of diseases; Promotion of Health. Opinion Cardiovascular diseases stand out in terms of high mortality and the association of various cardiovascular risk factors, being the main cause of death in the world, with more than three quarters of these occurring in low- and middle-income countries [1]. Individua...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract Sweet potatoes ( Ipomoea batatas  L.) are an excellent source of bio-active phytochemicals. In recent years, polyphenols and other naturally occurring compounds have become essential research targets for non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Precisely, substances and plant extracts that occur readily have been checked for α-glucosidase (AGH) enzyme inhibition. This study investigated the anti-diabetic, antimutagenicity, and antioxidant activity from sweet potato leaves in vitro. The anti-diabetic activities were tested using the enzyme –α-glucosidase obtained from the rat intestine using the p-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (PNP-G) substrate for inhibitory activities. The α-glucosidase inhibition assay evaluated the anti-diabetic activity, and the extract showed a considerable α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Among the genotypes, AN-6 exhibited the highest a-glucoside inhibitory activity, followed by...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract The aim of the study was to provide recommendations for increasing the immunity of athletes through regular training as well as nutrition during the pandemic period. Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection, considered a pandemic by the World Health Organization [37], poses a significant threat to public health as well as to athletes around the world. While the danger of new types of coronavirus has been observed in the world increasing day by day, it stresses the importance of athlete’s attention to prevention measures for Covid-19 as well as strengthening the immune system. Although there is no vaccine to prevent or treat coronavirus transmission alone, it is known that healthy and balanced nutrition of athletes strengthens the immune system along with planned and programmed training / physical activity and regular sleep. The healthier nutrition of athletes, when evaluated in the context of the coronavirus p...