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Taurine and Exercise: Synergistic Effects on Adipose Tissue Metabolism and Inflammatory Process in Obesity
(Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 2022) [Capítulo de livro]Taurine has been investigated as a possible strategy for the treatment of obesity. The benefits of taurine supplementation and the importance of adipose tissue to the whole-body energy metabolism are undeniable; however, ... -
Banana leathers as influenced by polysaccharide matrix and probiotic bacteria
(Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 2022) [Artigo]Concerns abouth diet-health relationships have led many people to include healthier snacks in their diets, including those with functional (including probiotic) properties. This study was focused on development of ... -
What are the motives underlying Brazilians' food choices? An analysis of the Food Choice Questionnaire and its relationship with different sample characteristics
(Journal of Sensory Studies, 2022) [Artigo]The first aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ)—using the original model—in a sample of 1480 Brazilian adults (69.5% female). The second aim was to rank the ... -
Impact of Intermittent Fasting Combined With High-Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition, Metabolic Biomarkers, and Physical Fitness in Women With Obesity
(Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022) [Artigo]Background: Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that is widely popular due to its effects on weight and body fat loss, but it does not appear to ensure muscle mass preservation. Incorporating high-intensity ... -
Taurine as a possible antiaging therapy: A controlled clinical trial on taurine antioxidant activity in women ages 55 to 70
(Nutrition, 2022) [Artigo]Objective: Based on the antioxidant effects of taurine, which are capable of controlling oxidative stress in the aging process, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of taurine supplementation on biomarkers ... -
Fruit quality parameters and volatile compounds from ‘Palmer’ mangoes with internal breakdown
(Food Chemistry, 2022) [Artigo]The internal breakdown (IB) is a premature and uneven mango pulp ripening physiological disorder that is noticed only when the fruit is sliced for consumption. Thus, there is a demand for analytical methods to detect IB ... -
Nutraceutical Eriocitrin (Eriomin) Reduces Hyperglycemia by Increasing Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 and Downregulates Systemic Inflammation: A Crossover-Randomized Clinical Trial
(Journal Of Medicinal Food, 2022) [Artigo]This double-blind, randomized, placebo/controlled, crossover study evaluated the efficacy of Eriomin (R) in reducing hyperglycemia and improving diabetes-related biomarkers in individuals with hyperglycemia above 110 mg/dL ... -
Applications of immobilized lipases in enzymatic reactors: A review
(Process Biochemistry, 2022) [Resenha]Lipases are efficient biocatalysts with numerous applications in different industrial sectors, such as pharmaceutical, food, and fine chemistry industries. Enzyme immobilization further extends the applications of lipases ... -
Editorial: Intestinal Dysbiosis in Inflammatory Diseases
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Production of β-galactosidase by Trichoderma reesei FTKO-39 in wheat bran: Partial purification of two isozymes
(Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2006) [Artigo]Trichoderma reesei FTKO-39 grown at 35°C for 5 d on wheat bran supplemented with MgCl2 and lactose as the carbon source produced two isozymes of β-galactosidase: BGT I and BGT II. These isozymes were partially purified on ... -
Supplement consumption profile by strength training practitioners in Brazil: a literature review
(Food Science and Technology (Brazil), 2022) [Resenha]The search for muscle hypertrophy and health improvements has increased both the number of exercisers and the consumption of supplements. The correct use is able to delay muscle fatigue and improve sports performance. ... -
Effect of magnification factor by Galilean loupes on working posture of dental students in simulated clinical procedures: associations between direct and observational measurements
(PeerJ, 2022) [Artigo]Objectives: To determine the effect of different levels of Galilean loupe magnification on working posture as measured by compliance with ergonomic posture positions, angular deviation from the neutral position of the neck, ... -
Corrigendum to ‘Evidences and perspectives of the use of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics as adjuvants for prevention and treatment of COVID-19: A bibliometric analysis and integrative review’ [Trends in Food Science & Technology 120 (2022) 174–192] (Trends in Food Science & Technology (2022) 120 (174–192), (S0924224421006907), (10.1016/j.tifs.2021.12.033))
(Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2022) [Errata]The authors regret to inform that the reader should consider this article as a bibliometric and integrative review instead of a bibliometric and systematic review due to the methodological procedures followed. Introduction ... -
Evidences and perspectives of the use of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics as adjuvants for prevention and treatment of COVID-19: A bibliometric analysis and systematic review
(Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2022) [Resenha]Background: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease transmitted by the virus responsible for the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which exhibit several clinical manifestations including ... -
Agro-industrial by-products: Valuable sources of bioactive compounds
(Food Research International, 2022) [Artigo]In a world with eminent scarcity of natural resources and increasing incidence of chronic diseases related to unhealthy eating habits, the search for biologically active and environmentally friendly food products is raising ... -
University engagement of dental students related to educational environment: A transnational study
(PLoS ONE, 2021) [Artigo]To investigate the validity and reliability of the University Student Engagement Inventory (USEI) in its complete and reduced versions with Brazilian and USA students, and to evaluate the influence of gender and academic ... -
Freshwater microalgae biomasses exert a prebiotic effect on human colonic microbiota
(Algal Research, 2021) [Artigo]The effects of digested microalgae biomass of Chlorella vulgaris, Desmodesmus maximus, Chlorococcum sp. cf hypnosporum, and Spirulina platensis or fructooligosaccharides on human colonic microbiota during in vitro fermentation ... -
Effect of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic on the gut microbiota of autistic children using an in vitro gut microbiome model
(Food Research International, 2021) [Artigo]Imbalances in gut microbiota composition occur in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The administration of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics is emerging as a potential and promising strategy for regulating ... -
Correction to: Human microbiota modulation via QseC sensor kinase mediated in the Escherichia coli O104:H4 outbreak strain infection in microbiome model (BMC Microbiology, (2021), 21, 1, (163), 10.1186/s12866-021-02220-3)
(BMC Microbiology, 2021) [Errata]Following the publication of the original article [1], we were notified that the captions for Figs. 2, 3 and 5 needed adjustments. Original captions: -
Taurine supplementation in conjunction with exercise modulated cytokines and improved subcutaneous white adipose tissue plasticity in obese women
(Amino Acids, 2021) [Artigo]Interventions that can modulate subcutaneous white adipose tissue (scWAT) function, such as exercise training and nutritional components, like taurine, modulate the inflammatory process, therefore, may represent strategies ...