BACKGROUND : An IgE-mediated allergy against a lipid-transfer protein of grapes was the cause of repeated severe anaphylaxis in a patient after consumption of grapes, wine, and raisins. OBJECTIVE : Although the patient was aware of her grape allergy, avoidance proved difficult and accidental anaphylaxis occurred. Furthermore, wine allergy in a wine-growing district means a non-negligible rest...

Background: Constipation is a very distressful symptom, affecting to all age group. The only treatment laxatives, which having many adverse effects mainly dependency on laxatives.
 Purpose: To evaluate the laxative effect of raisins and get relief from daily medicines for acute chronic constipation
 Methods: Interventional / Experimental study clarified butter or ghee performed at ‘Vi...

This study investigated the potential and sustainable use of biomass derived from various stages grape drying process. A total eleven byproducts, each containing varying organic materials, were produced subjected to testing. Ultimate analysis, as well analyses heating values, chemical composition, lignocellulose solids concentration biogas production performed with recommended criteria assessme...

The "organic food" market is the fastest growing food sector, yet it is unclear whether organically raised food is nutritionally superior to conventionally grown food and whether consuming organic food bestows health benefits. In order to evaluate potential health benefits of organic foods, we used the well-characterized fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. Fruit flies were rais...

Background: The Paleolithic diet with fruits, vegetables, roots, leaves, seeds, honey, meat, fish and eggs provided low w-6/w-3 ratio of fatty acids, high monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber, phytochemical antioxidants and proteins. Recent studies indicate that diets similar to Paleolithic diet have anti-inflammatory potential, whereas Western diet, with refined carbohydrates, high w-6/w-3 ratio...