Abstract Sprouts are nutritious food, easy to produce even in extra-terrestrial platforms, where ... more Abstract Sprouts are nutritious food, easy to produce even in extra-terrestrial platforms, where the exposure to ionising radiation can alter their morpho-anatomical traits and phytochemical content. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether sprout production under specific light wavelengths can mitigate the negative effects of radiation and/or stimulate the induction of hormesis. Germinated seeds, with actively proliferating cells, of mung bean were irradiated with increasing X-ray doses (0–20 Gy) and then incubated in controlled conditions under four different light regimes: dark (D), white light (W), red light (R), red-blue light (RB). Morpho-anatomical development of the sprouts was investigated through light-microscopy and their content of flavonoids and isoflavones was quantified by HPLC. Two significant conclusions emerged: 1) RB wavelength induces hormesis by stimulating the production of antioxidant compounds; 2) R wavelength offsets the harmful effects of radiation on morpho-anatomical traits, even at the highest X-ray dose.
Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evide... more Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evidence suggests that WG wheat polyphenols play a role in mechanisms underlying health benefits. The objective was to assess circulating concentration, excretion, and the physiologic role of WG wheat polyphenols in subjects with suboptimal dietary and lifestyle behaviors. A placebo-controlled, parallel-group randomized trial with 80 healthy overweight/obese subjects with low intake of fruit and vegetables and sedentary lifestyle was performed. Participants replaced precise portions of refined wheat (RW) with a fixed amount of selected WG wheat or RW products for 8 wk. At baseline and every 4 wk, blood, urine, feces, and anthropometric and body composition measures were collected. Profiles of phenolic acids in biological samples, plasma markers of metabolic disease and inflammation, and fecal microbiota composition were assessed. WG consumption for 4-8 wk determined a 4-fold increase in serum...
Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evide... more Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evidence suggests that WG wheat polyphenols play a role in mechanisms underlying health benefits. The objective was to assess circulating concentration, excretion, and the physiologic role of WG wheat polyphenols in subjects with suboptimal dietary and lifestyle behaviors. A placebo-controlled, parallel-group randomized trial with 80 healthy overweight/obese subjects with low intake of fruit and vegetables and sedentary lifestyle was performed. Participants replaced precise portions of refined wheat (RW) with a fixed amount of selected WG wheat or RW products for 8 wk. At baseline and every 4 wk, blood, urine, feces, and anthropometric and body composition measures were collected. Profiles of phenolic acids in biological samples, plasma markers of metabolic disease and inflammation, and fecal microbiota composition were assessed. WG consumption for 4-8 wk determined a 4-fold increase in serum...
Abstract Sprouts are nutritious food, easy to produce even in extra-terrestrial platforms, where ... more Abstract Sprouts are nutritious food, easy to produce even in extra-terrestrial platforms, where the exposure to ionising radiation can alter their morpho-anatomical traits and phytochemical content. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether sprout production under specific light wavelengths can mitigate the negative effects of radiation and/or stimulate the induction of hormesis. Germinated seeds, with actively proliferating cells, of mung bean were irradiated with increasing X-ray doses (0–20 Gy) and then incubated in controlled conditions under four different light regimes: dark (D), white light (W), red light (R), red-blue light (RB). Morpho-anatomical development of the sprouts was investigated through light-microscopy and their content of flavonoids and isoflavones was quantified by HPLC. Two significant conclusions emerged: 1) RB wavelength induces hormesis by stimulating the production of antioxidant compounds; 2) R wavelength offsets the harmful effects of radiation on morpho-anatomical traits, even at the highest X-ray dose.
Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evide... more Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evidence suggests that WG wheat polyphenols play a role in mechanisms underlying health benefits. The objective was to assess circulating concentration, excretion, and the physiologic role of WG wheat polyphenols in subjects with suboptimal dietary and lifestyle behaviors. A placebo-controlled, parallel-group randomized trial with 80 healthy overweight/obese subjects with low intake of fruit and vegetables and sedentary lifestyle was performed. Participants replaced precise portions of refined wheat (RW) with a fixed amount of selected WG wheat or RW products for 8 wk. At baseline and every 4 wk, blood, urine, feces, and anthropometric and body composition measures were collected. Profiles of phenolic acids in biological samples, plasma markers of metabolic disease and inflammation, and fecal microbiota composition were assessed. WG consumption for 4-8 wk determined a 4-fold increase in serum...
Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evide... more Epidemiology associates whole-grain (WG) consumption with several health benefits. Mounting evidence suggests that WG wheat polyphenols play a role in mechanisms underlying health benefits. The objective was to assess circulating concentration, excretion, and the physiologic role of WG wheat polyphenols in subjects with suboptimal dietary and lifestyle behaviors. A placebo-controlled, parallel-group randomized trial with 80 healthy overweight/obese subjects with low intake of fruit and vegetables and sedentary lifestyle was performed. Participants replaced precise portions of refined wheat (RW) with a fixed amount of selected WG wheat or RW products for 8 wk. At baseline and every 4 wk, blood, urine, feces, and anthropometric and body composition measures were collected. Profiles of phenolic acids in biological samples, plasma markers of metabolic disease and inflammation, and fecal microbiota composition were assessed. WG consumption for 4-8 wk determined a 4-fold increase in serum...
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