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Organic substances that are required in small amounts for maintenance and growth, but which cannot be manufactured by the human body.
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Agriculture is a leading sector in the economy as well as the most dominant provider of employment for the Indonesian people. The fertile soil factor allows various types of fruit to be grown, including chilies. However, complex problems make chili farmers have limitations in implementing conventional farming systems. Therefore, the development of...
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Introducción: Hibiscus sabdariffa es una planta con múltiples aplicaciones culinarias y medicinales debido a sus propiedades antioxidantes, vitaminas, minerales y compuestos fitoquímicos como antocianinas y flavonoides. Objetivo: Desarrollar una mermelada de flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa) en diferentes estados (natural y deshidratada). Mater...
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Current approaches to vitamin D supplementation are generally limited to its oral intake. In this experimental study, the effects of applying vitamin D-fortified sunscreen creams to the skin on the absorption, and therefore levels of serum vitamin D metabolites were investigated. Forty 8-week-old male Wistar Albino rats were used in the study. Eigh...
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Since Albert Szent-Györgyi discovered it and it became used in treating scurvy, vitamin C has attracted interest in many studies due to its unique properties. It is an important cofactor in the synthesis of collagen and hormones, and it is involved in immunity, iron absorption, and processes requiring antioxidants. Thus, this review aims to emphasi...
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Vegetable pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a widely grown leguminous crop, primarily cultivated during the rabi (winter) season in India. Known for its rich nutrient profile, it is a significant source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Pea cultivation not only serves as a food crop but also plays an essential role in soil health due to its ability to fix...
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Vitamin A dietary inadequacy remains a serious public health problem among young children 6–59 months of age in Burkina Faso. Planners face several interrelated challenges: Selecting concrete policy objectives regarding vitamin A inadequacy reductions, identifying cost‐effective vitamin A intervention programs that can achieve those objectives, and...
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Background Elderly individuals with inadequate vitamin B level are at increased risk of degenerative conditions, notably cardiovascular disorders, cognitive impairments, and osteoporosis. The relationship between niacin (vitamin B3) consumption and osteoporosis risk remains a subject of debate. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between d...
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Respiratory tract and gastrointestinal infections in pediatric populations are major public health concerns. Addressing these challenges necessitates effective preventative and therapeutic strategies. This study assessed the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis B8762 (0.5 × 10 10 CFU) in reducing the duration and frequen...
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Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis (MS), which are a consequence of the progressive loss of neuronal function and structure, cause significant cognitive impairment. The incidence of these diseases in the world’s population is constantly i...
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Vitamin A has been prescribed in many cases of immunodeficiency or infection, as researchers have found that vitamin A strengthens immunity and regulates immune cells such as neutrophils, macrophages and others. On the other hand, vitamin A treatment did not reduce the length of stay in the hospital or the death-rate sepsis patients. However, vitam...
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Vitamin K has been implicated in skeletal health because vitamin K-dependent proteins are present in bone. While there are multiple forms of vitamin K, most research has focused on phylloquinone, which is found mainly in plant-based foods, and its metabolite menaquinone-4 (MK4). However, there are additional forms of vitamin K that are bacterially...
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Vitamin B12 is a water nutrient that plays a key role, in DNA replication and the production of red blood cells as well as maintaining proper neuron function in the body system. Insufficient levels of this vitamin can result in health complications like megaloblastic anemia. At times, microalgal powders have surfaced as a source of vitamin B12. The...
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Milk is rightly described often as near complete food in nature. It contains all five major nutrients: fat, protein, lactose (milk sugar), vitamins and minerals (salts). The aim of this study was to project the importance and significance of goat milk with special reference to Indian field and farm rearing conditions. The research was conducted at...
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Vitamins are vital micronutrients that play critical roles in human growth and development. However, vitamins are highly susceptible to degradation by light, heat, oxygen, and interactions with other food components during processing and storage. Additionally, insufficient intake or malabsorption can lead to vitamin deficiencies, resulting in vario...
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Purpose Vitamin-mineral and dietary supplements (VMDS) are taken by a large fraction of the population. Whether their long-term consumption impacts mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has seldom been studied. Methods Prospective study from a population-based cohort from Lausanne, Switzerland. Participants were categorized as non-users (no c...
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment. Despite extensive research, a definitive cure remains elusive. This article explores a comprehensive treatment approach integrating nutritional optimization, hydration, vitamin supplementation, cardiovascular health managem...
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Citation: Timnea-Florescu, A.-C.; Dinulescu, A.; Prejmereanu, A.; Timnea, O.C.; Nemes, A.F.; Nemes, R.M. The Effect of Dietary Supplementation on Physical Performance in Adolescent Male Soccer Players Infected with SARS-CoV-2. Nutrients 2025, 17, 527. Abstract: Background/Objectives: The impact of the COVID-19 infection on athletes was reported to...
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Kesehatan sebagai suatu kondisi fisik, mental dan sosial yang sejahtera secara utuh, dan tidak hanya bebas dari penyakit atau kelemahan/ disabilitas. Kesehatan adalah hak asasi manusia dan merupakan investasi, juga merupakan karunia Tuhan, oleh karenanya perlu dipelihara dan ditingkatkan kualitasnya. Promosi kesehatan sangat efektif untuk memelihar...
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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder, characterized by a decrease in bone strength and puts the individual at risk for fracture. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease of unknown etiology that causes inflammation of the joints of the organs. Purpose Due to the destructive effects of these diseases and its increasing prevalence...
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Lele adalah ikan yang sering dikonsumsi masyarakat yang mudah dilakukan budidaya karena mampu bertahan dalam kondisi apapun. Sedangkan kangkung merupakan tanaman yang mudah dibudidayakan didalam air dan bisa dikonsumsi sehari-hari. Lele dan kangkung dapat dibudidayakan dalam satu tempat yang nantinya akan memiliki nilai ekonomis dan bisa menjadi ko...
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Organization of standardized, [1] balanced, complete and rational feeding is the main factor characterizing an effective economic model in animal husbandry. One of the special places is given to biological regulators of metabolic processes - vitamins and their derivatives (vitamin-like substances, vitamin metabolites). These compounds have a preven...
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El cuerpo humano alberga una comunidad diversa de microorganismos, incluyendo bacterias, arqueas, hongos y virus. Esta comunidad, conocida como microbiota, reside en varias partes del cuerpo, como el tracto gastrointestinal, la piel, la boca y el tracto genital. Aunque el término microbioma se usa a menudo indistintamente con microbiota, en realida...
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El cuerpo humano alberga una comunidad diversa de microorganismos, incluyendo bacterias, arqueas, hongos y virus. Esta comunidad, conocida como microbiota, reside en varias partes del cuerpo, como el tracto gastrointestinal, la piel, la boca y el tracto genital. Aunque el término microbioma se usa a menudo indistintamente con microbiota, en realida...
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Background Previous studies have separately suggested a possible association between the vitamin exposure, blood biochemical indicators, and bone density. Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin exposure serum concentrations, blood biochemical indicator serum concentrations, and BMC and BMD using the NHANES 2017–2018 nutrien...
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El acceso limitado a alimentos saludables tiene un impacto significativo en el desarrollo infantil, afectando aspectos físicos, cognitivos y emocionales. Este problema es común en familias de bajos ingresos y comunidades marginadas, donde las restricciones económicas, las barreras geográficas y la falta de educación nutricional dificultan el acceso...
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The consumption of animal-based protein in Indonesia remains low, necessitating efforts to increase its intake, particularly through beef. Beef contains complete nutrition content such as essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals (Fe, Zn). However, its thick muscle fibers, make it less tender and more difficult to consume. One potential innovati...
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Kerusakan saraf atau neuropati dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai faktor, termasuk penuaan, diabetes, cedera, dan defisiensi vitamin neurotropik seperti vitamin B1, B6, dan B12. Penanganan neuropati sangat penting dilakukan supaya tidak terjadi komplikasi. Untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup penderita neuropati, edukasi kesehatan mengenai penyakit ini sa...
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Aqueous zinc‐carbon capacitors display application potential in green power and high‐end equipment owing to their high security, large power and sustainability. The water‐rich zinc anode‐electrolyte interface (AEI) and disordered zinc‐ion diffusion are the culprits triggering corrosion reactions and dendrite growth, threatening the sustainability o...
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Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the levels of emotional, restrained, and external eating behaviors (EBs) among adults, categorize them, and analyze their energy and nutrient intake. Methods: A self-reported survey was administered to 522 Korean adults aged 19–64 years to evaluate their emotional, restrained, and external EBs....
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Celiac disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the small bowel caused, in genetically predisposed subjects, by the ingestion of gluten and characterised by a broad clinical polymorphism, ranging from patients with an asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic disease. The clinical presentation ranges from the presence of minor, apparently unrelated sy...
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Vitamin D is commonly recommended for daily intake as dietary sources are often insufficient. However, prolonged high-dose use can lead to serious complications. We present a rare case of a 2-month-old infant who developed severe hypercalcemia and hypertriglyceridemia due to an accidental overdose of 25-OH vitamin D, leading to hypertriglyceridemia...
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Main conclusion This article offers a comprehensive overview of the starch, protein, oil, and carotenoids content in maize kernels, while also outlining future directions for research in this area. Abstract Maize is one of the most important cereal crops globally. Maize kernels serve as a vital source of feed and food, and their nutritional qualit...
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The prevalence of non-communicable diseases including high blood pressure and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) continues to increase among the public. However, awareness and understanding of the importance of checking blood pressure and blood gluocose is still low in rural areas, including in Perampuan Village in West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Provi...
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This paper presents the development of integrated intelligent computing using physics-informed neural networks to solve the mathematical normal-tumor immune-unhealthy diet model. The model considers vitamin intervention as a moderating factor within one day. A nonlinear activation function called sigmoid was used for the model across three differen...
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Objective This study aims to investigate the potential association between serum 25(OH)D levels and the risk of hyperlipidemia in adults through a prospective cohort study conducted in Zhejiang Province. Methods Baseline surveys and follow-up studies were conducted to collect and analyze follow-up data over a three-year period. Vitamin D deficienc...
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Fruits and vegetables are key components of human nutrition, offering essential vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. However, during processing, substantial by-products such as peels, seeds, pomace, and skins are generated, which are often discarded as waste. These by-products are rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, caroteno...
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Stunting is a significant public health concern with enduring effects on children's physical and cognitive development. Traditional stunting classification methods often fail due to the complexity and imbalance of health data. This study proposes a novel technique combining Support Vector Machines (SVM) with Synthetic Minority Oversampling Techniqu...
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Background/Objectives: Vitamins D and B12 play a crucial role in maintaining bone health, immune function, and neurological integrity. Combined deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to severe health consequences. Current treatment approaches, such as dietary changes and single-vitamin supplementation, often fail to address these deficiencies comp...
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Osteoporosis and vascular calcification are chronic metabolic diseases threatening the health of aging people. The incidence of osteoporosis and vascular calcification increases year by year, and has drawn much attention from the scientific and clinical area. Many studies have found that osteoporosis and vascular calcification are not completely in...
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Climate change poses significant challenges to livestock production worldwide. Wherein, it affects communities in developing nations primarily dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry. Its direct and indirect deleterious effects on agriculture and animal husbandry includes aberrant changes in weather patterns resulting in disturbed homeorhetic...
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As a key component of Indian agriculture, groundnuts are highly nutritious and contribute significantly to low-cost, vitamin, high protein level and rich carbs. It provides gainful employment to about two-third of the population of India. Agriculture sector provides food security for the entire population. Oil seeds / edible oils are next to food g...
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Background Existing epidemiological studies investigated the association between a single vitamin and hypertension. However, the potential relationship between the level of circulating multivitamins and blood pressure has not been explored. We aimed to investigate the association between multiple fat-soluble vitamin levels and blood pressure. Meth...
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Bu çalışmada, başta Amerika olmak üzere dünyanın birçok Avrupa ülkesinde yaygın olarak kullanılan fakat Türkiye’de yeteri kadar önemi anlaşılmayan tıbbi değeri ile ön plana çıkan doğal taksonumuz V. myrtillus taksonu hakkında bilgiler verilecektir. Günümüzde önemi oldukça artan, antioksidan kapasitesi oldukça yüksek olan üzümsü bir meyve taksonudur...
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Vitamins are essential micronutrients obtained from the diet, required by the body in small amounts daily for proper metabolism. Monitoring their levels is necessary for detecting deficiencies and guiding supplementation in certain clinical conditions. This study aimed to update the reference values for vitamins A, B1, B6 and E, and some related ra...
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Vitamin merupakan mikronutrien yang dibutuhkan tubuh dalam dosis yang rendah. Walaupun sedikit, kekurangan vitamin dapat mengganggu metabolisme di dalam tubuh. Salah satu manfaat vitamin adalah dapat menjaga daya tahan tubuh. Umumnya masyarakat mengkonsumsi vitamin secara tidak rasional di mana hal ini akan dapat memberikan dampak buruk bagi keseha...
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Oxidative stress is a hallmark of hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver. The purpose of this study was to assess the glycated hemoglobin and vitamin C and E levels in Hepatitis patients. 100 healthy, normal people served as the control group in this study, while 100 hepatitis sufferers served as test group all within the age of 15 to 30 years. Th...
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Quinoa is a pseudocereal and a good source of minerals, vitamins, polyphenolic compounds, phytosterols and flavonoids. Unfavorable storage and packaging conditions for quinoa decreases its quality. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of quinoa during its packaging and storage time. For this purpose, the husk...
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Vitamin B12 (VB12) is an important nutrient, and its quality control in food is crucial. In this study, based on the principle of specific recognition of target analyte by monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), a time-resolved fluorescent microsphere immunochromatographic assay (TRFM-ICA) was developed to detect the content of VB12 in infant formula milk po...
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In recent years, the role of coenzymes, particularly those from the vitamin B group in modulating the activity of metalloenzymes has garnered significant attention in cancer treatment strategies. Metalloenzymes play pivotal roles in various cellular processes, including DNA repair, cell signaling, and metabolism, making them promising targets for c...
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This review explores the benefits of irradiation in improving the quality and safety of different meat types. The process involves exposing meat in a shielded room using one source of radiation that can be gamma radiation, electron beam or X‑radiation for a specified period of time. Through the use of this technology, parasites, viruses, insects an...
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Background: Fruit and vegetable waste (FVW) is a global waste issue with environmental impacts. It contains valuable compounds such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, proteins, vitamins, pigments, and fatty acids, which can be extracted for food applications. This study aims to review sustainable extraction methods for FVW and its potential in the fo...
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This study aimed at evaluating chemical and sensory properties of fruit bar from blends of banana and paw- paw fortified with protein content from African yam bean Fruit bar samples were prepared with blends of ripe bananas and pawpaw, and protein concentrate from African yam bean in the ratios of 100:0:0, 70:25:5, 60:30:10 and 50:35:15 respectivel...
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Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), or Chinese date, is the most important species of Rhamnaceae family and is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees in the world. Chinese jujube is new fruit specie with a high potential to be planted on arid and semiarid areas on marginal, poor and even salty soils. Jujube tree is drought and frost tolerant with wid...
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Background/Objectives: Vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) all commonly possess specially modified γ-carboxyglutamic acid residues created in a vitamin K-dependent manner. Several liver-derived coagulation factors are well characterised VKDPs. However, much less is known about extrahepatic VKDPs, which are more diverse in their molecular structure...
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The aim of this work is to improve the reproductive performance of grasscutters in captivity. Thirty (30) grasscutters (Thryonomys swinderianus) aged seven (7) months were selected. They were divided into (two) 2 batches (batch 1 and batch 2) of fifteen individuals in order to receive distinctly (two) 2 types of food. Batch 1 and batch 2 received f...
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Apel merupakan salah satu buah yang memiliki kandungan gizi yang lengkap seperti vitamin dan mineral yang dibutuhkan oleh tubuh. Namun, apel mudah mengalami kerusakan dan memiliki umur simpan yang pendek sehingga dilakukan pengolahan salah satunya minuman sari buah apel. Minuman sari buah apel umumnya memiliki warna kuning pucat hingga kecokelatan,...
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Zusammenfassung Einleitung Die multimodale Therapie der Arthrofibrose umfasst sowohl nichtchirurgische als auch chirurgische Ansätze. Die medikamentöse Behandlung wird kontrovers diskutiert, da bislang keine standardisierte Therapie etabliert wurde. Material und Methoden Dieser Artikel gibt eine Übersicht über potenzielle Arzneimittel, die in der...
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During the preparation of alcohol from grains, substantial amounts of value-added byproducts, known as distillers' grains, are generated. These byproducts are rich in nutrients, including dietary fiber (hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin), protein, simple sugars (glucose, xylose, and arabinose), minerals, vitamins, and lipids. However, the rapid...
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Oral disintegration films (ODFs) offer a convenient alternative for administering active compounds with quick absorption, no need for water, customizable formulation, and promising pharmaceutical applications. This study aimed to develop chia mucilage films as a new polymer to carry vitamin C. Chia mucilage was extracted using the method of immersi...
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Background: Long COVID (LC) is characterized by persistent symptoms at least 3 months after a SARS-COV-2 infection. LC has been associated with fungal translocation, gut dysfunction, and enhanced systemic inflammation. Currently, there is no approved treatment for this condition. The anti-inflammatory effect of vitamins K2 and D3 was shown to help...
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Background/Objectives: Water-soluble vitamins, comprising the B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, are essential for normal growth, cellular metabolism, and immune function in pediatric populations. Due to limited storage in the body, these vitamins require consistent intake to prevent deficiencies. Pediatric populations, particularly infants and youn...
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Bio-fertilizer is those fertilizers which contain microbial organisms. This provides nutrients to plants by applying them to the seed, the plant's surface, and slowly dissolving them in the soil. Bio-fertilizer is the best fertilizer than chemical fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers are those fertilizers which supply nitrogen very fast. Bio-fertilize...
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Biodosimetry is crucial for assessing ionizing radiation exposure to guide medical responses. Electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy using fingernails can be effectively used for both occupational and public dose assessments in radiological accidents because of their accessibility and ability to retain stable radiation-induced free radicals. Ho...
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A mielomeningocele como consequência do déficit de ácido fólico durante o fechamento do tubo neural em fase embrionária. O objetivo do estudo consiste em analisar a relação entre a deficiência de ácido fólico em gestantes e a ocorrência de mielomeningocele, uma grave malformação congênita, destacando a importância da suplementação dessa vitamina pa...
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Background Osteocalcin has attracted attention for its potential role in diabetes management. However, there has been no bibliometric assessment of scientific progress in this field. Methods We analysed 1680 articles retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) between 1 January 1986 and 10 May 2024 using various online tools. Result...
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Introduction: Acne treatment options vary widely, with many patients using dietary supplements. Despite their popularity, these products pose safety concerns due to lack of FDA approval for safety or efficacy before release. The US Institute of Medicine sets Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for nutrients, but there are no regulatory limits to pr...