Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1228 - 1228
Published: March 31, 2025
This
study
offers
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
anthropometric
and
nutritional
status
among
Serbian
adults
aged
18-64
years,
using
data
from
EFSA
EU
Menu
food
consumption
survey
conducted
between
2017
2022.
Based
on
nationally
representative
sample
1139
participants,
this
research
utilized
validated
24
h
dietary
recalls
measurements.
The
results
indicate
significant
imbalances,
characterized
by
heavy
reliance
energy-dense
foods,
such
as
grains,
fats,
meat,
with
an
underrepresentation
fruits,
vegetables,
dairy.
Men
exhibited
higher
total
energy
intake,
obtaining
more
meat
while
women
consumed
fruits
vegetables
but
often
did
not
meet
recommended
protein
intake.
Approximately
67.8%
participants
had
insufficient
fiber
15.4%
recommendations,
particularly
women.
Anthropometric
measurements
showed
high
prevalence
overweight
obesity,
especially
men.
These
findings
highlight
critical
deficits
in
adequacy
and,
clinical
practice
perspective,
underscore
necessity
for
formulation
policies,
targeted
public
health
strategies
aimed
at
improving
habits,
provide
evidence
development
national
guidelines
to
support
preventive
healthcare
strategies,
management
diet-related
conditions,
obesity
metabolic
disorders.
Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1315 - 1315
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Inflammation
is
expected
in
sports,
especially
when
practiced
at
a
high
level.
The
human
body
pushed
toward
its
limit,
and
this
perceived
as
“stressogenic
agent”.
Athletes,
elite
ones,
desire
it
because
their
bodies
can
react
with
super-compensation,
i.e.,
improve
muscle
mass,
strength,
speed,
resistance,
and,
therefore,
athletic
performance.
Thus,
the
inflammatory
stimuli
should
be
there
during
training
but
also
counteracted
to
have
placed
optimal
conditions
for
reacting
super-compensation.
In
sense,
omega-3
fatty
acids
been
shown
anti-inflammatory
biochemical
activity.
review,
we
will
present
mechanisms
of
action
through
mediators,
specialized
pro-resolving
which
A
focus
on
studies
acid
supplementation
provide
indications
possible
practical
applications
future
studies,
are
undoubtedly
necessary
clarify
used
sports
practice.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 171 - 171
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
compare
the
functional
properties
linseed
oil
powders
made
three
types
wall
material
(OSA
starch
+
maltodextrin,
OSA
nutriose,
and
inulin)
two
emulsion
phases
(micro-
nanoemulsion).
For
these
independent
variables,
prepared
emulsions
(flow
curves
viscosity)
resulting
(encapsulation
efficiency,
particle
size
distribution,
water
activity,
bulk
tapped
density,
Carr’s
index,
color
parameters,
thermal
stability)
were
determined.
results
showed
that
viscosity
most
powder
affected
by
type.
All
demonstrated
Newtonian-like
behavior,
with
values
ranging
from
29.07
48.26
mPa·s.
addition
nutriose
induced
significant
variation
in
parameter,
nanoemulsification
leading
a
1.6-fold
increase
compared
microemulsification.
application
prepare
prior
spray-drying
resulted
lower
surface
content
(by
78.8–88.5%),
density
1.7–14.2%),
index
7.6–14.0%),
as
well
higher
encapsulation
efficiency
5.9–17.0%).
decreased
oxidative
stability
30.9–51.1%)
obtained
nanoemulsified
related
4.7–15.9-fold
content.
Powders
produced
using
inulin
had
smallest
uniform
sizes,
showing
minimal
between
derived
nano-
microemulsified
emulsions.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 135 - 135
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Almond
fruit
is
characterized
by
a
mature,
hardened
endocarp
enclosing
the
seed.
Despite
being
drupe
botanically,
almonds
are
commonly
referred
to
as
nuts
due
their
low
water
content.
The
edible
seed,
known
kernel,
primary
commercial
product.
Fatty
acid
composition
was
determined
value
quality
of
fat
over
four
years
in
Guara
variety,
from
plots
where
production
system
(organic
and
conventional),
irrigation
(intense
irrigation,
support
dry
land),
use
plant
cover
varied.
oil
content
fatty
were
using
different
sustainable
agriculture
techniques.
Oil
almond
ranged
35%
55%
total
fresh
weight
with
strong
variability
between
years.
also
highly
variable,
significant
differences
depending
on
agricultural
practices.
Oleic
acid,
which
59%
78%,
statistically
higher
irrigation.
Plant
favored
synthesis
oleic
acid.
Linoleic
11%
25%,
had
organic
farming
land
conditions.
atherogenic
thrombogenic
indices
health-beneficial
better
organically
prod\uced
almonds.
great
observed
represents
very
promising
basis
for
establishing
practices
adaptation
arid
cultivation
conditions,
management,
regenerative
techniques,
satisfying
requirements
healthier
more
diets.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1285 - 1285
Published: April 8, 2025
This
study
is
the
first
to
examine
diet
and
nutritional
status
of
adult
vegetarian
semi-vegetarian
population
in
Serbia,
using
data
from
EFSA
EU
Menu
Food
Consumption
Survey
2017–2022.
The
survey
included
314
participants
(63
vegans,
192
lacto-ovo
vegetarians,
50
pescatarians,
9
flexitarians),
aged
18–74
years
(166
women
148
men,
with
no
gender
differences
dietary
patterns)
across
all
regions
Serbia.
Collected
anthropometrics
(BMI)
intake
energy,
macronutrients,
specific
food
groups
(assessed
through
two
24
h
recalls).
revealed
multiple
shortcomings
three
patterns.
most
significant
was
an
insufficient
protein
(especially
among
but
also
non-vegans),
connected
unsatisfactory
quantity,
quality,
availability
plant
sources.
There
a
high
fat
(particularly
omega-6
trans-fats-rich
sources),
especially
non-vegans
(but
vegans),
while
omega-3
sources
low.
Non-vegans
consumed
less
carbohydrates,
fiber,
vegetables,
fruit,
more
sweets,
beverages,
alcohol.
Our
findings
highlight
need
for
improved
education
vegetarians/semi-vegetarians
Serbia
development
national
system-based
guidelines
this
population.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 9 - 9
Published: May 7, 2025
Background:
Neem
seed
oil
(Azadirachta
indica
A.
Juss)
is
widely
used
in
the
pharmaceutical,
agricultural,
and
food
industries
due
to
its
antiseptic,
fungicidal,
pesticidal,
antioxidant
properties,
attributed
over
300
bioactive
compounds
a
high
content
of
unsaturated
fatty
acids.
Methods:
This
study
aimed
characterize
commercial
sample
neem
regarding
physicochemical
properties
identity
profile,
using
official
methodologies
from
American
Oil
Chemists’
Society
(AOCS),
compare
results
with
literature
data.
Results:
The
exhibited
following
parameters:
free
acids
(2.0
±
0.02%),
acidity
index
(3.9
0.04
mg
KOH/g),
peroxide
value
(3.2
0.1
mEq/kg),
iodine
(116
12
g
I2/100
g),
saponification
(198
8
KOH/g).
predominant
coloration
was
yellowish,
total
chlorophyll
carotenoid
levels
below
equipment’s
quantification
limits.
Fatty
acid
composition
mainly
long-chain
(C16–C18),
notable
linoleic
(46%),
oleic
(28%),
palmitic
(12%),
linolenic
(5.5%),
stearic
(4.1%).
triacylglycerol
profile
showed
predominance
triunsaturated
(51%)
diunsaturated
species
(41%).
Differential
scanning
calorimetry
(DSC)
analysis
revealed
crystallization
events
between
−6
°C
−57
fusion
−44
−1
°C,
consistent
unsaturation
level
lipids.
Conclusions:
analyzed
meets
quality
criteria,
making
it
suitable
for
various
industrial
applications.
characterization
confirms
potential
aligns
data,
emphasizing
relevance
use.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1066 - 1066
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Fish
oil,
renowned
for
its
high
content
of
omega-3
fatty
acids,
particularly
eicosapentaenoic
acid
(EPA)
and
docosahexaenoic
(DHA),
has
gained
considerable
attention
potential
health
benefits.
EPA
DHA
exhibit
anti-inflammatory
effects
by
promoting
the
production
specialized
pro-resolving
mediators
(SPMs),
such
as
resolvins
protectins.
oil
been
studied
to
reduce
bronchial
inflammation,
a
key
feature
respiratory
conditions
like
asthma
COPD.
This
study
investigates
cellular
mechanisms
fish
in
an
vitro
model
lung
inflammation
using
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
on
healthy
human
epithelium
cell
line.
LPS
exposure
24
h
reduced
viability,
elevated
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
depleted
glutathione
(GSH),
induced
mitochondrial
depolarization,
indicating
oxidative
stress
inflammation.
administration
significantly
mitigated
ROS
production,
prevented
GSH
depletion,
depolarization.
was
associated
with
upregulation
endogenous
antioxidant
system,
evidenced
restored
levels
increased
gene
expression
peroxidase
(GPX),
catalase
(CAT),
superoxide
dismutase
1
(SOD1),
2
(SOD2).
also
suppressed
IL-6
IL-1β
cytokine
IL-10
expression.
Furthermore,
upregulated
mediator
receptors,
suggesting
role
resolution.
These
findings
highlight
supplementation
preventive
measure
against
pulmonary
diseases
characterized
unresolved
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 592 - 592
Published: Nov. 2, 2024
Loquat
fruit
is
consumed
for
its
flavorful
taste
and
a
rich
array
of
health-promoting
compounds
like
phenolics,
flavonoids,
carotenoids.
This
study
aimed
at
the
biochemical
characterization
fresh
juice
from
Moroccan
