Lentil (Lens culinaris; Family: Fabaceae) is a potential functional dietary ingredient which
has polyphenol-rich content. Several studies have demonstrated that the consumption of …

Micronutrient deficiency, also known as “hidden hunger,” is an increasingly serious global
challenge to humankind. Among the mineral elements, Fe (Iron) and Zn (Zinc) have earned …

There are many valuable plant species improved by ancient cultures and cultivated locally
but of very limited expansion worldwide. Some are considered neglected and underutilized …

Complex carbohydrates, proteins, and other food components require a longer digestion
process to be absorbed by the lining of the alimentary canal. In addition to the enzymes of …

The liver is a key organ that is responsible for the metabolism of proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates and the absorption and storage of micronutrients. Unfortunately, the …

Benefits of prebiotics for stimulating a healthy intestinal tract are well known. From
suppression of pathogens to proliferation of indigenous bacteria of intestines, prebiotics …

This study investigates the effectiveness of two types of prebiotics—stachyose and raffinose—
which are present in staple food crops that are widely consumed in regions where dietary Fe …

Background Adequate nutrition in early life is a prerequisite for human capital formation and
economic development. Although poor feeding practices is a problem predominantly …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to major complications such as psychiatric
disorders which include depressive and anxiety-like behaviors. The association of the gut …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Our previous research found that Sangguayin (SGY)
deccoction made by four dietary and medicinal plant components (Leaf of Morus alba L …