Plant-Based Burgers in the Spotlight: A Detailed Composition Evaluation and Comprehensive Discussion on Nutrient Adequacy

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(3), С. 372 - 372

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional profile of commercial plant-based burgers (PBBs) available in Brazil and assess their suitability for fulfilling requirements. Seven PBBs were selected, based on different protein sources used formulations. The proximate mineral compositions evaluated, fatty acid amino profiles determined. contents ranged from 5.25 ± 0.37 13.55 1.16 g/100 g made quinoa a mix proteins, respectively. studied can offer between 46 71% essential (EAA) In addition, total amount EAAs provided requirements established by FAO/UN all PBBs, considering 100 portion intake. fat content 3.51 0.11 12.74 1.93 g. Linoleic oleic major acids three while myristic was one PBB studied. revealed significant differences composition marketed Brazil. Additionally, lack regulation allows considerable variation profiles, making it difficult compare them with those meat burgers.

Язык: Английский

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Lipid metabolism and therapy: another year of exciting advances

Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 28(2), С. 51 - 53

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2025

aLaboratory of Nutrition and Metabolic Surgery, Department Gastroenterology, Faculty Medicine, University Sao Paulo, São Brazil bSchool Human Development Health, Southampton cNIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Southampton, UK Correspondence to Philip C. Calder, School IDS Building, MP887 General Hospital, Tremona Road, SO16 6YD, UK. E-mail: [email protected]

Язык: Английский

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Increasing the Omega-3 Index of Endurance Trained Adults: A Pilot Study Comparing Microencapsulated Algae to Fish Powders Provided as Chewable Tablets

Recent Progress in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 05(01), С. 1 - 16

Опубликована: Март 19, 2025

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (LCn-3PUFA), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), support heart function during exercise recovery by incorporating into the cardiac cell membranes. Traditionally sourced from fish oil, algae-derived LCn-3PUFA have become alternative in supplemental forms. This study evaluated whether 12 weeks supplementation of a microencapsulated algal delivered as chewable tablets, would perform equivalently to fish-derived boosting Omega-3 Index (O3I; erythrocyte membrane EPA + DHA%) endurance athletes. Sixteen endurance-training adults (13 males, 3 females) supplemented daily tablets (6/d) with fish-oil (FO; 142 mg/d 631 DHA) or algal-oil (AO; 21 595 for weeks. Baseline body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance, whole blood profiles were before after supplementation. Additionally, participants maintained self-recorded weekly training diary. Fat mass (%) equivalent between groups (FO: 9.18 ± 4.78%; AO: 9.94 5.09%; P > 0.05). Weekly times also comparable 568 242 minutes; 579 208 0.05), initial O3I groups. Both showed significant post-supplementation increases pre, 4.85 0.42%, post, 6.48 0.52%; 4.30 0.54%, 6.06 0.70%; < 0.01 within each group) there no difference levels (P = 0.467). In context training, algal-derived (~600 DHA tablet) equally effective those derived terms elevating body’s over months. Athletes following plant-based diet may indeed consider an source part their quality attainment DHA.

Язык: Английский

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The role of n-3-derived specialised pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) in microglial mitochondrial respiration and inflammation resolution in Alzheimer’s disease

Molecular Neurodegeneration, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Март 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Studies on lactose utilization by the microalga Graesiella emersonii in the 3N-BBM-V model medium

European Journal of Phycology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Март 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improved Long Term Prognosis by Reducing Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Acute Coronary Syndromes

Marine Drugs, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 23(4), С. 154 - 154

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Background: Oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction are important processes in the progression of atherosclerosis occurrence acute coronary syndromes (ACSs). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3 PUFAs) present marine organisms have capacity to reduce all these and, at same time, emergence ACSs. Aim: To evaluate role PUFAs therapy on parameters oxidative inflammatory syndrome, dysfunction, long-term prognosis syndromes. Methods: One thousand one hundred forty patients were admitted Clinic County Emergency Hospital Brasov with ACS enrolled a prospective study. The study was divided into four groups related type treatment added optimal medical (OMT). effect associated OMT determined by measuring dynamics following parameters: (a) stress—total antioxidant status (TAS), oxidated low density lipoprotein cholesterol antibodies (Ab anti-ox-LDL), IgG anti-Myeloperoxidase (IgG Ab anti-MPO); (b) syndrome—C-reactive protein fibrinogen; (c) dysfunction—flow mediated dilation (FMD) von Willebrand factor (vWf) activity, from baseline 6 months follow-up. Clinical events followed 5 years cardiovascular sudden death, Non-ST ST segment elevation ACS, stent thrombosis restenosis, stroke, readmission hospital for heart failure. Results: In groups, significantly decreased Regarding clinical events, significant reduction risk death incidence in-stent failure, observed PUFA-treated comparison control groups. Conclusions: syndromes, resulted decrease also improvement prognosis.

Язык: Английский

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The Omega-3 Index in Military Personnel: A Systematic Review

Military Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC PUFA), primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), have received considerable interest from the scientific community as a dietary strategy to enhance physical performance, recovery, neuroprotection in addition well-established role of supporting cardiovascular health. Given that military personnel are routinely subjected psychologically physiologically (e.g., cardiovascular, musculoskeletal) stressful environments, LC PUFA intake may represent simple, yet meaningful, nutritional intervention support Warfighter health fitness. Dietary EPA + DHA, via fish or supplement, can be reliably tracked using omega-3 index (O3i), which is relative amount DHA red blood cells (RBC) expressed percentage total acids. The purpose this systematic review was establish baseline O3i status active duty with intent providing actionable evidence-based nutrition recommendations. Materials Methods Three databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Omega-3 Clinical Study Database) were searched systematically. A 645 articles screened, 11 studies (13 observations) eligible for inclusion. Non-RBC plasma) converted validated equations. Data reported pooled mean analyzed based on service type Army, Air Force). Results Based composed 3,615 personnel, average 3.18% (95% CI: 3.15, 3.21) ranged 2.47% 4.62%. Most observations an &lt;4% (76.9%). Army (combined), U.S. only, Special Forces had &lt;4%, whereas Austrian Force between 4% 5%. Conclusions Military without exception, exhibit suboptimal O3i. Achieving optimal low cost, modifiable risk factor used conjunction traditional medicine appropriate training mission performance personnel. what we know about PUFAs present it paramount Defense organizations acknowledge evidence implement policies strategies promote change. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION None, but registration (PROSPERO): CRD42023410361

Язык: Английский

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Factors Influencing Omega‐3 Knowledge and Consumption Among Saudi Adults: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Advances in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2025(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Background: Low consumption of omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is a significant dietary risk factor for mortality, ranking sixth globally and fourth in Middle Eastern countries. This study was to evaluate Saudi adults’ knowledge awareness omega‐3, identify associated factors. Methods: cross‐sectional survey involved 477 adults, 59% whom were female. An online semistructured questionnaire developed assess participants’ consumption. The consisted three parts: demographical information, 14 questions about their main food sources frequency content validated piloted, demonstrating acceptable internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha 0.80. Results: average score 7.5 ± 2.9 all participants. Females had significantly higher than males (mean 7.9 2.6, 6.9 3.4, respectively) mean difference 0.70 (95% CI: 0.18, 1.23; p = 0.008). Using regression model, negative association found between BMI category waist circumference, scores ( 0.004, P 0.048, respectively). Conversely, education, family monthly income, physical activity positively < 0.001, 0.011, 0.007). Omega‐3 supplement consumers compared nonconsumers at (−1.76; 95% −2.31, −1.22; 0.001). oily fish intermediate groups consumed less once/month, only 14% the sample meeting recommended intake fish. Barriers affecting “lack accessibility,” “cost,” “dislike taste or smell fish.” Conclusion: findings this highlight need develop culture‐specific campaigns on particularly regarding marine sources. also provides insight into barriers causing low that addressing.

Язык: Английский

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Thraustochytrids and Algae as Sustainable Sources of Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Aquafeeds

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(21), С. 9142 - 9142

Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024

There is limited ability to biosynthesize long-chain omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA in food webs leading humans. Seafood the key source of ω3 LC-PUFA, with aquaculture expected meet rising global demand; however, marine fish have a high dietary requirement for themselves. This was traditionally met using unsustainable oil meal, but supply environmental concerns dictated research on replacements. Among industrial sources DHA, microalgae especially thraustochytrids stand out resources concentrations. Although unicellular, are not they photosynthetic instead microheterotrophs. removes light facilitates yields monoculture production single-cell oils. The availability, concentrations, usually one or other essential acid permits calibration dose, which useful their effects mainly been considered together medical research. different cell function precursors bioactive compounds. Using thraustochytrids, microalgae, heterotrophic dinoflagellates, importance has investigated. optimizing growth early life stages scallops finfish preferentially incorporated into membrane phospholipids. microheterotrophs can contribute treatment wastewater waste gas, further enhancing sustainability reducing costs aquaculture.

Язык: Английский

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Fads2 knockout mice reveal that ALA prevention of hepatic steatosis is dependent on delta-6 desaturase activity

Journal of Lipid Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 100642 - 100642

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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