Panicum turgidum is one of the most drought resistant plants in the Egyptian desert. Five habitat types were selected for the study: sand dunes (North Sinai and in Wady El-Natrun), gravel desert, coastal plain, and water runnels of a wadi bed (South Sinai and Eastern Desert). About 47.4% of the studied sites were subjected to high grazing pressure, 26.3% to moderate grazing pressure; the remain...

Loss of appetite and weight are one of the first symptoms of a malignant disease. In rapidly advancing cancer which does not respond to therapy, severe cachexia will undoubtedly lead to death. The cancer tissue and the body itself secrete cytokines and other factors, which, combined interfere with both central and peripheral metabolic pathways causing anorexia and cachexia. Assessing nutritiona...

Nutritive values of green and black tea by-products and anti-nutritive activity of their tannins were evaluated in an in vitro rumen fermentation using various molecular weights of polyethylene glycols (PEG), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone as tannin-binding agents. Significant improvement in gas production by addition of PEG4000, 6000 and 20000 and PVP was observed on...

Legume seeds, particularly those of the Phaseolus lunatus (L.), are an important source vegetable protein, fiber and micronutrients in diet Ivorian population. However, these seeds contain anti-nutritive factors that limit their use. This study allowed us to evaluate effect cooking time on nutritional anti-nutritional parameters (L.) bean for a better utilization seeds. Red black harvested at s...

OBJECTIVE Nutritional, immunological and psychological benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life are unequivocally recognized. However, mothers should also be aware of the importance of breastfeeding for promoting adequate oral development. This study evaluated the association between breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking patterns and the prevalence of anterior open b...

Background and Objectives: The present study was conducted to evaluate the presence of biochemical contents and trace elements, and detect phytochemicals in the edible part extracts of Asparagus officinalis DC and Chlorophytum comosum Linn by HPTLC. Materials and Methods: The biochemical contents and trace elements were determined by different biochemical methods, and trace elements’ presence ...

Fruits are largely consumed throughout the world; they not only sources of energy, but also rich in nutritive compounds, carotenoids, polyphenols, organic acids etc. provide an optimal mixture antioxidants such as vitamins, carotenoids along with complex carbohydrate, protein, fat and fiber. Bioactive compounds molecules therapeutic potential have a positive effect on human health could reduce ...

Bael being an indigenous fruit occupies important place from medicinal point of view. contains various phytochemicals like alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, gums, resins, coumarin, polysaccharide that makes it useful in many ailments. Beetroot is excellent food which for development and growth human body. It rich source antioxidant minerals. betalain cardiovascular health. plays another role ...