Prebiotics: An update

Venter, VS

doi:10.4314/jfecs.v35i1.52924

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“…It has been reported that the consumption of prebiotics could double the pool of SCFA in the alimentary tract. These SCFA acidify the gastrointestinal environment, which is beneficial for the development of probiotic bacteria and disadvantageous to the growth of pathogens (Blaut ; Venter ).…”

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Effect ofLactobacillus plantarumand Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) on growth performance, immunity and disease resistance of Pangasius catfish (Pangasius bocourti,Sauvage 1880)

Doolgindachbaporn

Suksri

2015

Aquacult Nutr

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This study evaluated the effects of Jerusalem artichoke (JA) and Lactobacillus plantarum singly or combined on growth, immunity and disease resistance of Pangasius bocourti. In the first experiment, different concentrations of JA (0, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 and 160 g kg À1 ) were administered to determine an optimal concentration on growth of P. bocourti. In the second experiment, the optimal concentration of JA (5 g kg À1 ) was combined with 10 8 cfu g À1 L. plantarum. In the final experiment, five randomly selected fish from the second experiment were challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila. Treatments for second and third experiments were 0 g kg À1 JA (Diet 1), 5 g kg À1 JA (Diet 2), 10 8 cfu g À1 L. plantarum (Diet 3) and 5 g kg À1 JA + 10 8 cfu g À1 L. plantarum (Diet 4). Fish fed 5 g kg À1 JA or 10 8 cfu g À1 of L. plantarum significantly improved specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), serum lysozyme activity and postchallenge survival rate (PCSR). Dietary in the combination of JA and L. plantarum showed significantly enhanced SGR, FCR, serum lysozyme, phagocytosis, respiratory burst activities and PCSR compared with control and individual applications. Dietary JA and L. plantarum significantly stimulated growth, immunity and disease resistance of P. bocourti.

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Effect ofLactobacillus plantarumand Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) on growth performance, immunity and disease resistance of Pangasius catfish (Pangasius bocourti,Sauvage 1880)

Doolgindachbaporn

Suksri

2015

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“…Among fructans, inulins are the simplest and most widely studied. They are naturally present in various plant species such as chicory, onion, garlic, asparagus, leek, and so on (Venter ).…”

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Combating Mineral Malnutrition through Iron and Zinc Biofortification of Cereals

Shahzad

Rouached

Rakha

2014

Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

139

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Iron and zinc are 2 important nutrients in the human diet. Their deficiencies in humans lead to a variety of health-related problems. Iron and zinc biofortification of cereals is considered a cost-effective solution to overcome the malnutrition of these minerals. Biofortification aims at either increasing accumulation of these minerals in edible parts, endosperm, or to increase their bioavailability. Iron and zinc fertilization management positively influence their accumulation in cereal grains. Regarding genetic strategies, quantitative genetic studies show the existence of ample variation for iron and zinc accumulation as well as inhibitors or promoters of their bioavailability in cereal grains. However, the genes underlying this variation have rarely been identified and never used in breeding programs. Genetically modified cereals developed by modulation of genes involved in iron and zinc homeostasis, or genes influencing bioavailability, have shown promising results. However, iron and zinc concentration were quantified in the whole grains during most of the studies, whereas a significant proportion of them is lost during milling. This makes it difficult to realistically assess the effectiveness of the different strategies. Moreover, modifications in the accumulation of toxic elements, like cadmium and arsenic, that are of concern for food safety are rarely determined. Trials in living organisms with iron-and zinc-biofortified cereals also remain to be undertaken. This review focuses on the common challenges and their possible solutions related to agronomic as well as genetic iron and zinc biofortification of cereals.

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“…Bifidogenic oligosaccharides increase the level of nutrient supplementation and enhance nutrient solubility (Farmer, 2002). Some of these effects include better mineral absorption, alleviation of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, protection against colon cancer, enhancement of the immune system, anticarcinogenic effects and lowering of cholesterol (Davis & Milner, 2009;Manning & Gibson, 2004;Tuohy et al, 2003;Venter, 2007). Supplementation of diet with oligofructose and inulin-type oligosaccharides significantly lowers serum triglycerols and phospholipids.…”

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confidence: 99%