Potential of ascorbic acid in human health against different diseases: an updated narrative review

A Ali, S Riaz, W Khalid, M Fatima… - … Journal of Food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is the most crucial antioxidant for the body. The biochemical
capabilities of ascorbic acid are still being studied. It acts as a cofactor for many enzymes …

Unraveling the Intricate Interplay: Iron and Zinc's Regulatory Mechanisms on Calcium Bioavailability During Intestinal Absorption

Y Li, Y Cheng, N Tang - Food Reviews International, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Calcium, iron, and zinc are essential minerals crucial for human health, yet their deficiencies
can lead to debilitating conditions like osteoporosis, anemia, and chronic diseases. While …

Vasoactive intestinal peptide and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator contribute to the transepithelial calcium transport across intestinal epithelium …

M Rodrat, K Wongdee, J Teerapornpuntakit… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) as a neurocrine factor released by enteric neurons has
been postulated to participate in the regulation of transcellular active calcium transport …

Enzymatic hydrolysates from sea cucumber body wall prevent low calcium-induced osteoporosis by regulating calcium absorption and gut microbiota

X Tao, B Song, D Liu, TC Liu, Z Chen, JM Regenstein… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Inadequate calcium intake or intestinal malabsorption is closely related to osteoporosis. The
aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sea cucumber enzymatic hydrolysates …

Alterations in Trace Elements and Cation Profiles in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients

MAS Ridha, MK Kahlol, HK Al-Hakeim - Transfusion and Apheresis …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) is a severe form of betathalassemia,
characterized by defective-globin production, resulting in a buildup of unpaired alpha globin …