Micronutrients are critical for an adequate function of the immune system and play a vital role in promoting health nutritional well-being. The present work is aimed at reviewing (1) micronutrients helping to fight against COVID-19 disease through diet with food or supplements (2) potential use claims regarding according European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) requirements. Till date, there some ...

The amino acid sequence of the constant (CK) region from the kappa immunoglobulin chains of a b9 rabbit is compared with the CK sequences, taken from the literature, of a b4 rabbit. These CK regions differ by 33% of their amino acid sequences and by three sequence insertions or deletions (sequence gaps). These extensive differences together with other published observations suggest that the b9 ...

This article presents the results of quantitative determination fatty acids and vitamins, contained in Acanthophyllum pungens plants, belonging to Caryophyllaceae family growing Khantagi, located near city Kentau, Turkestan region. As a result gas chromatography acids, obtained as studies plant materials, it has been found that contains 87% unsaturated 13% saturated acids. Saturated acids: myri...

Kimchi cabbage is widely consumed in Korea, with the popularity of this pickled vegetable dish growing internationally due to its health benefits. In study, physical (size, color), functional (antioxidant activity, total polyphenol, and flavonoid content), nutritional (water- fat-soluble vitamins) characteristics two new kimchi varieties, namely red gold cabbages (RKC GKC, respectively), were a...

Aim: To compare nutrition of fasting and non-fasting women in Moscow. Methods: Daily intake proteins, fats, carbohydrates their fractions, water- fat-soluble vitamins, macro-, micro- ultra trace elements as well the total caloric content diet was estimated 33 32 during Lent. Nutrition assessed by frequency analysis using Nutrilogic software. Results: Fasting had significantly higher (412 g vs. ...

Nutritional quality of raw donkey milk (DM) may be impaired during sanitization with the current batch holder pasteurization systems (62.5 °C for 30 min). In this paper, we present preliminary results concerning effects high temperature short time (HTST) protocols using an innovative in continuous low flow rate plant (60 dm3/h) on B-vitamins group, antioxidant capacity, lysozyme and β-lactoglob...

BACKGROUND Validation of Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is particularly important element, as incorrect information may lead to false associations between dietary factors and diseases. The aim of the study was to evaluate the validity of the FFQ used in NESCAV (Nutrition, Environment and Cardiovascular Health) study, by comparing the estimated intakes of fruits and vegetables and of several...

Introduction: Optic neuropathies are a broad group of diseases in which the dominant disturbance is damage to optic nerve, often irreversible. Underlying causes neuropathy both genetic and environmental. Despite limited treatment options, much research currently being done on substances that could improve nerve function alleviate clinical consequences damage.
 Purpose: This article describ...