Vitamin A and Diabetes As vitamin A is required for the development of cells, it also influences development of pancreatic cells and ultimately production of insulin. It has been demonstrated through animal studies that vitamin A deficiency could result in loss of β-cells and hence reduction in insulin production. The association between vitamin A and…
Saffron is a red-orange stigma of flowers in the crocus plant. Dried stigmas separated from flowers are used as spice and also as colouring agent in various foods. The manual plucking of stigmas requires labour and therefore, it is very expensive. Saffron has gained popularity as a natural source of unique bioactive compounds such as…
Solanine and Chacocine: toxic Glycoalkaloids in potatoes Potato is one of the most popular crops among all cultural backgrounds, partly because it is an inexpensive, low-fat energy source and partly due to flexibly converted into a variety of value-added products. Potato contains natural bitter-tasting, heat stable toxicants known as glycoalkaloids. These glycoalkaloids are also present…
Chronic Constipation, one of the very frequent gastrointestinal disorders is awfully distressing with a higher occurrence among females and aged people. The treatment usually involves the use of various laxatives that targets stool softening with increased intestinal contractions. Bulk laxatives are hydrophilic in nature, they act by increasing the volume of stools which stimulates better…
Hair is a component of the integumentary system and extends downward into the dermal layer, where it sits in the hair follicle. Humans have approximately five million hair follicles, which offer protection from cold and UV radiation, produce sebum, and can have a significant psychological impact when growth or structure is unbalanced. The Anatomy of Hair:…
Intake of carbohydrate rich food permits the body to use glucose as the main source of energy. Excess glucose is converted by the body into glycogen and is stored in tissues. Excess carbohydrates also results in the deposition of fat in adipose tissues and ultimately gain in weight. Ketogenic diet (containing high fat, low/moderate protein…
Fruit juice is the 100% pure unfermented but fermentable liquid extracted from the edible parts of fresh or adequately treated, mature fruits and is intended for direct consumption. The addition of sugars, sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings or colourings to fruit juice is not permitted. While the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 allow up to half of…
Research studies based on culinary processing of fish revealed that cooking at high temperature for long time results in loss of beneficial fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Among the culinary processes, frying has the most noticeable effect on the lipid quality of fish, mainly due to exchange of fatty acids between…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder characterized by behaviour problems, mood shifts, anxiety, and often use of substances. Untreated ADHD has not only been confined to the victim but also has a prodigious influence on society, such as compromised relationships, irregularity at work and school, road accidents and substance use may have a negative impact…
Introduction Skin, the largest organ of the human body, serves as a protective barrier against external threats. It is a complex structure composed of water, proteins, lipids, and various other chemicals. Maintaining healthy skin requires a deep understanding of its composition and the nutrients essential for its health. This guide delves into the science behind…
