Essays about: "flavonoids"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word flavonoids.

  1. 1. Brännässla (Urtica dioica L.): Bioaktiva komponenter och funktionella egenskaper

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Matilda Wetterholm; [2023]
    Keywords : Urtica Dioica L.; bioaktiva komponenter; hälsa;

    Abstract : Urtica dioica L. (UD) eller brännässla har använts i tusentals år som traditionell medicin och i kosten. Litteraturstudien syftar till att undersöka vilka bioaktiva komponenter som finns i nässla och dess funktionella egenskaper med fokus på hälsa. Brännässlan är känd som ett ihärdigt ogräs som orsakar smärtsam klåda. READ MORE

  3. 2. Användning av vallväxter för parasitbekämpning hos betande får

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Towe Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : käringtand; esparsett; vitklöver; cikoria; vallväxter; får; lamm; parasiter; tannin; seskviterpen laktoner; flavonoider;

    Abstract : Mag- och tarmparasiter kan ge konsekvenser för både fårs och lamms hälsa samt för fårproducenternas ekonomi. Symptom som blodbrist, tillväxthämning samt plötsliga dödsfall kan uppstå hos djuren. Felaktig användning eller överanvändning av kemiska parasitbehandlingar har även lett till en ökande resistens hos parasiterna. READ MORE

  4. 3. Examination of Nopal Cactus Cladodes and its Effect on Postprandial Glycemic Regualtion through a Pilot Meal study on Healthy Volunteers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Omar Sokrat; [2021]
    Keywords : Nopal; Cladodes; Dietary fiber; Hydrolysis index; Glycemic response; Appetite variables; Applied nutrition; Food Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactus plant rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. It can be considered as a functional food, and some of its extracted components can be added as functional ingredients to improve postprandial glycemic regulation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Water Insoluble Fraction of Nopal (Opuntia ficus) Cladodes Beneficially Affects Postprandial Appetite-related Variables, while the Soluble Fraction Has No Effect: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Phuong Dung Kieu; [2020]
    Keywords : Nopal cladodes; appetite variables; dietary fiber; hydrolysis index; obesity; applied nutrition; food chemistry; industriell näringslära; livsmedelskemi; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: The world has witnessed a global trend of increasing obesity, which is directly linked to non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). The epidemic of obesity is largely associated with consumption of high calorie diets and low physical activity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Phenolic compounds in Fagopyrum sp. grains (buckwheat) : profile, bioactivity and effect of processing

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Agnes Wahlsten; [2019]
    Keywords : Buckwheat; Fagopyrum esculentum; Fagopyrum tartari- cum; rutin; quercetin; total phenolic content; gluten-free; functional foods; antioxidants;

    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the health benefits related to chemical com-pounds found in buckwheat cultivars. Factors influencing the presence of bioactive compounds with assumed health effects were examined. Two spe-cies of buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum (common buckwheat) and Fag-opyrum Tartaricum (tartary buckwheat) were evaluated. READ MORE