INTRODUCTION Cocoa has been known for many health benefits, but its lipid-lowering activity still remains unresolved. OBJECTIVES To investigate effects of varying amounts of defatted cocoa on serum lipids in cholesterol-fed rats. METHODS Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into four cholesterol-free (control) and four cholesterol-supplemented (experimental) diets con...

Aquaculture struggles with sustainability due to the use of fishmeal, and insects are one potential alternative. Insects have low long-chain omega−3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content, insect-fed fish reflect this in their composition. In total, 500 rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, ~46 g) were fed until reached a commercial size (~415 g). Five diets used: control based on fishmeal as main so...

On administration of 2.5 g almond seed and its proportionate fractions, viz. 1.22 g defatted seed and 1.28 g oil to three groups of albino rabbits, they showed a definite hypoglycemic action during a two months study. The active factor seems to be a non oil fraction which is only partly soluble in ethyl ether.

Abstract The objective was to determine the effects of different drying methods on nutrient utilization black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) larva meals using in vitro assays. Two-step and 3-step assays were employed simulate gastrointestinal tract pigs. Four used obtain BSF meal sources: 1) microwave-drying for 32 min, 2) hot-air at 60°C 17 h, 3) water blanching 5 min 4) 2% citric acid s...

In the present investigation natural phenolic antioxidants were extracted from Jojoba seed waste. Samples of defatted jojoba meal (JSM), detoxified residue (DMR) and shell (JSH) subjected to extraction by using various solvents: 70/30 (vol/vol) ethanol/water, methanol/water 60/40 acetone/water. Total phenolics content (TPC) is measured according Folin-Ciocalteu method. In addition, solvent extr...

The best way to preserve mechanical properties of bone for biomechanical testing is hydration in NaCl whereas the reference process in μCT analysis is defatting. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of sample conditioning on trabecular bone microarchitecture comparing defatted specimens (considered as reference for μCT analysis) with two hydrated modes (considered as references for ...

Introduction: In our modern era, life style of human being changes and updates every day that may affect their health status. There is an incredible expectation that natural origin drugs lack undesirable effects not like synthetic drugs, though have the same potency and efficacy. No scientific data is available about the antianxiety properties of Delphinium denudatum root and Amaranthus spinosu...

Background and objectives: Coumarins have potential anticancer effects. Ferulago macrocarpa (Fenzl) Boiss, is a perennial herb which has shown to have several dihydropyranocoumarins like grandivittin (GRA) and dihydrofuranocoumarins such as prantschimgin (PRA). Previously the antibacterial, cytotoxic and antioxidant effect of GRA and PRA have been reported. Understandi...