(1)Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel (2)Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel Ochratoxin A-induced cytotoxicity in liver (HepG2) cells: Impact of serum concentration, dietary antioxidants and glutathione-modulating compounds* Christine Bösch-Saadatmandi(1), Christoph Hundhausen(1), Laia Jofre-Monseny(1)...

During this centennial year of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), it is of interest to look back over the history of our Society and, in particular, to the many contributions made by researchers in the area of swine nutrition. A great number of basic and applied research studies involving the nutrition of weanling, growing, and finishing pigs, and gestating and lactating sows have b...

This review highlights the complex interactions that constitute the disciplines of nutrition and cardiovascular physiology. Nutritional factors have long been considered as critical in the pathogenesis of human hypertension. Theoretical and established contributions of various nutrients to blood pressure regulation are presented. A brief historical perspective of sodium's dominance in this area...

Livestock are an integral part of the agriculture sector and encompass a great impact on the national economy. An eco-friendly alternative to enhance production, prevent and treat disease conditions of animal is a great challenge for animal nutritionists. Keeping farm animals healthy is necessary to obtain healthy animal products. The use of naturally occurring compounds like herbs, herbal prep...