The Effect of Opuntia ficus Mucilage Pectin and Citrus aurantium Extract Added to a Food Matrix on the Gut Microbiota of Lean Humans and Humans with Obesity.

Scientists studied how a food gel with certain compounds affected gut bacteria. The gel increased beneficial bacteria growth in lean individuals, but decreased growth in those with obesity. This may impact gut health differently based on weight.

Estrada-Sierra NA et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040587

PubMed:

38397564

Schisandra chinensis Bee Pollen Ameliorates Colitis in Mice by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Regulating Treg/Th17 Balance.

Cheng N et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040585

PubMed:

38397562

The Contribution of Botanical Origin to the Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Algerian Honeys.

Harbane S et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040573

PubMed:

38397550

Sea Buckthorn Flavonoid Extracted by High Hydrostatic Pressure Inhibited IgE-Stimulated Mast Cell Activation through the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway.

Yan Z et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040560

PubMed:

38397537

An In Silico In Vitro and In Vivo Study on the Influence of an Eggplant Fruit (Solanum anguivi Lam) Diet on Metabolic Dysfunction in the Sucrose-Induced Diabetic-like Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster).

Study on postharvest loss of ripe indigenous eggplant in Nigeria found ripe fruits have higher nutritional value and potential anti-diabetic benefits compared to unripe fruits. Ripe eggplants could be a sustainable food source.

Nwanna E et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040559

PubMed:

38397536

Physicochemical, Rheological and Sensory Evaluation of Herbal Bread Containing Turmeric, Ginger, and Black Cumin Powder.

Saddique MS et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040555

PubMed:

38397532

Mango Peels as an Industrial By-Product: A Sustainable Source of Compounds with Antioxidant, Enzymatic, and Antimicrobial Activity.

Study evaluated bioactive compounds in mango peel extracts using various extraction methods. Dried peels had higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity. Shows potential for value-added products and antimicrobial applications.

Kučuk N et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040553

PubMed:

38397530

Baccharis dracunculifolia DC Consumption Improves Nociceptive and Depressive-like Behavior in Rats with Experimental Osteoarthritis.

DC extract from Brazilian plant reversed chronic pain and emotional impairments in osteoarthritic rats. Contains anti-inflammatory compounds, potential for nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Laranjeira IM et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040535

PubMed:

38397516