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The purpose hereof was to systematically evaluate the organic food intake effects in human health through controlled clinical studies. Articles with the descriptions organic food, human and human intervention study were included. The articles were selected by their titles and abstracts, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. At the end of the analysis, ten studies were used. The organic food intake presented positive effect on human health.

Ice creams are globally accepted because of their palatability. However, the number of lactose intolerants is increasing. Therefore, the demand for products in this segment also increases. Guavira is a native fruit from Brazilian Cerrado rich in antioxidants and with potential for inclusion in various food products. Thus, the aim of this study was to elaborate guavira-frozen yogurt lactose-free, expanding products for individuals with lactose intolerance. The product was developed through a factorial design, centesimal composition, and microbiological and sensorial analysis.

The present investigations were carried out to understand the phytochemical screening, antioxidant, anti inflammatory and biochemical properties of Aloe ferox leaf extract by using various organic solvents. The powdered leaf material was subjected to extraction of phytochemicals by soxhlet method with chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol. The phytochemical result shows that the active compounds presence in high concentration, such as phytosterols, lactones, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins and glycosides.

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of autologous PRP, obtained by manual method with double centrifugation, and applied by intralesional ultrasound-guided injection in horses’s tendons and ligaments. Eight horses were included in this study: four horses with tendonitis and four horses with suspensory ligament desmitis. Tendinitis and desmitis were diagnosed following clinical and ultrasonographic evaluation. Three applications of PRP were performed every 15 days.

Oral drug delivery is the most desirable, preferred and convenient route for the administration of a drug, whenever systemic effects are intended, However, low oral bioavailability of some actives due to extensive hepatic metabolism and gastrointestinal degradation has prompted the search for more effective routes for their systemic delivery. Transmucosal routes of drug delivery (the mucosal linings of the nasal, rectal, vaginal and buccal cavity), parenteral route and transdermal route offer distinct advantages over peroral administration.

Background: Several studies have shown that C-reactive protein is positively associated with the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), but the association of the concentration of C reactive protein with lipid and glycemic profile is still controversial. This study aimed to determine high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) concentrations in patients undergoing angiography and its correlation with BMI, WC and biochemical parameters.

Meloidogyne incognita (MI) contributes to yield losses in okra worldwide. Rhizophora mangle (RM) has been used in the management of insects, but not on MI. A pot experiment was laid out in completely randomized design to determine the effects of aqueous bark extracts of RM and carbofuran on MI-infected okra. Meloidogyne incognita-infected okra plants were treated with RM aqueous extracts of 20%, 10%, 5% weight per volume (w/v) and carbofuran 3 kg. a.i./ha one week after inoculation (WAI). Data were collected on growth parameters fortnightly till 8 WAI.

Mothers might need social support in early period after childbirth and who have adequate social support adapt to breastfeeding easier. This descriptive study aimed to determine the effect of breastfeeding education on social support and breastfeeding self-efficacy in Turkish women. The research data were collected in Antalya Training and Research Hospital between February and May 2016. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale was used for data collection.

Chitosan is a versatile hydrophic polysaccharide derived from chitin, has a broad antimicrobial spectrum to which gram negative, Gram positive bacteria and fungi are highly susceptible. The applicability of the chitosan is directly with its physicochemical features. Without affect its chemical properties different process of extraction and purification can be caused changes in deactylation degree, molecular weight, thermal stability and crystalline level in the chitosan molecule.

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of urban air pollution (air pollutants SPM, RSPM, SO2 and NOX) on epidermal structure of Ziziphus mauritiana growing along the road sides in Rewa city. The monitored values of SPM, RSPM, SO2 and NOX at the sampling sites clearly illustrates that the ambient air of Rewa city is primarily deteriorated by particulate matters (SPM, RSPM) and least by gaseous pollutants (SO2, NOx). The light microscopic studies of Ziziphus mauritiana leaves exposed to urban air pollution showed marked alterations in the micro-morphological parameters.