Nutrafoods 4 – 2016

Editorial
Did cranberry fail to show its ability to protect against recurrent urinary tract infections?
Francesco Di Pierro

Original Research
Altered gender-related homocysteine metabolism and lipid panel in healthy heavy smokers: a possible role for nutraceutical supplementation
Luisella Vigna, Chiara Fenoglio, Fabrizia Bamonti, Cristina Novembrino, Rachele De Giuseppe, Cinzia Dellanoce, Laura Coassin, Giuliana Cighetti, Rita Maiavacca, Dario Gregori 
Enhancement of calcium absorption and bone health by fermented soybean
Alka Puri, Showkat Rasool Mir, Bharati Kulkarni, Bibhu Prasad Panda
Liquorice flavonoid oil increased skeletal muscle thickness as assessed by ultrasound in training football athletes
Chiho Myojin, Yukiya Matsuda, Masaki Tokimoto, Tokuma Matsunami, Masako Kawanishi, Sachie Kakimoto, Kaku Nakagawa
Inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase and oxidative stress by some common apple varieties
Ganiyu Oboh, Olasunkanmi S. Omojokun, Sunday I. Oyeleye, Ayodele J. Akinyemi
In vitro and in vivo antidiabetic effects of the ethanol extract from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)
Akiko Takashima, Kimihiko Sano, Shiho Nakagawa, Gen Toshima, Junichiro Takahashi, Fumika Kurosaki, Akira Sasaki, Kazuyuki Hiwatashi, Keishi Hata
Changes in bioactive compounds, quality attributes and rheological behaviour of black grape juice caused by microwave and conventional heating
Somaye Mirzaee, Gholam Reza Askari, Zahra Emam-Djomeh, Farhad Garavand
Impact of a fibre and herbal extract nutritional supplement programme on individual quality of life
Peter Matravers, Robert Bianchini, Nancy Steely, Talash A Likimani

Scientific Updates
Nanotech – Characterization of nanomaterials
Botanicals – Quality of botanical dietary supplements
Scientific Literature – The multiple beneficial effects of vitamin D

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