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It discusses how nutritional interventions could potentially dampen NLRP3 associated inflammatory burden, as part of nutritional strategies to prevent and treat CKD and its complications.As the major biologically active constituents in Ganoderma species, Ganoderma triterpenoids (GTs) also showed potential anti-obesity effect in recent reports. To further elucidate the anti-obesity effect of GTs, four new compounds Ganoderenses H-K (1-4) and four known compounds (5-8) from Ganoderma resinaceum were determined by extensive spectroscopic analysis. The absolute configurations of Ganoderenses H (1), I (2), and Resinacein S (Res S; 5) were confirmed for the first time by X-ray crystallographic analysis. Then the effects of these triterpenoids on brown/beige adipocytes were further analyzed in vitro. Our results may be summarized as follows (1) Res S reduced lipid droplets size by regulating lipid metabolism, but not affect the differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells. (2) Res S increased the expression of brown and beige adipocytes markers and enhanced the activity of brown and beige adipocytes (e.g., increased β-oxidation and pro-lipolytic activities et al.) in differentiated C3H10T1/2 cells. (3) Res S induced mitochondrial biogenesis and increased mitochondrial OCR in differentiated C3H10T1/2 cells. In conclusion, Res S is potential for activating the function of brown and beige adipocytes, thus having potential therapeutic implications for obesity and associated metabolic diseases.While eucalyptus leaf polyphenols extract (EPE) has been evaluated for its various bioactivities, few studies thus far have focused on its systemic antioxidant activity or its effects in chickens in relation to meat quality or the intestinal microbiome. Therefore, the goal of this study was to investigate the antioxidant activity of EPE in vitro and in vivo, and to evaluate its effect on chicken meat quality and cecum microbiota. In this study, EPE scavenged DPPH free radical, ABTS free radical, and superoxide radical, and showed strong reducing power in chemical-based assay. EPE protected RAW264.7 cells from H2O2-induced oxidative damage by improving total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity, catalase (CAT) activity and glutathione (GSH) content, decreasing malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Additionally, EPE dietary supplementation was found to increase chicken meat antioxidant levels and quality. Furthermore, chickens fed a diet supplemented with EPE had differentially changed cecal microbial compositions when compared to controls. EPE supplementation notably improved the α-diversity of the cecum. The Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and the relative abundance of Verrucomicrobia at the phylum level were clearly enhanced in the cecum with EPE supplementation (p less then 0.05), with the relative abundance of Subdivision 5 genera incertae sedis and Aminivibrio enriched at genus level (p less then 0.05). Therefore, these findings indicate that EPE is a good source of natural antioxidants and could be used as antioxidant supplements in animal feed and other foods, contributing to gut health improvement.Present study prepared curcumin liposomes with high encapsulation efficiency (>70%) using bovine milk and krill phospholipids; and investigated the effects of phospholipids composition on storage stability, in-vitro bioavailability, antioxidative and anti-hyperglycemic properties of the curcumin liposomes. Curcumin liposomes prepared from bovine milk phospholipids have smaller particle sizes (163.1 ± 6.42 nm) and greater negative zeta potentials (-26.7 mv) as compared to that prepared from krill phospholipids (particle size 212.2 ± 4.1 nm, zeta potential -15.23 mv). In addition, curcumin liposomes from bovine milk phospholipids demonstrated better stability under harsh storage conditions (alkaline conditions, oxygen, high temperature and relative humidity). Nevertheless, curcumin-loaded liposomes prepared from bovine milk phospholipids have inferior bioavailability compared to that prepared from krill phospholipids. No significant differences can be observed in terms of anti-oxidative and anti-hyperglycemic properties of liposomes prepared from both bovine milk and krill phospholipids. Findings from present study will open up new opportunities for development of stable curcumin liposomes with good functional properties (high digestibility, bioavailability and pharmacological effects).The aim of this study was to understand the contribution of hydrocolloids to oral structure breakdown of starch-based systems in relation to mouthfeel sensations. For this, carrot purees were prepared using corn starch and a different second thickener (λ-carrageenan, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), xanthan gum, or an extra amount of starch). The viscosity decay of purees under in vitro oral conditions was measured (starch pasting cell adapted to a rheometer) when shearing at a constant shear rate in the presence of artificial saliva. Sensory properties of purees were described using the Flash Profile technique by a group of 13 panellists. Oral viscosity decay of systems was modelled using a second order structural kinetic equation that included three parameters initial viscosity, rate of breakdown, and viscosity at equilibrium. Although they had the same initial viscosity, the structural breakdown of the purees in oral conditions varied, depending on the second thickener used. The structure of purees containingminess.Phenolic acids are the most prominent group of bioactive compounds present in various plant sources. Choline solubility dmso Hydroxybenzoic acids and hydroxycinnamic acids, the aromatic secondary metabolites imparting typical organoleptic characteristics to food are the major phenolic acids, and they are linked to several health benefits. Fruit and beverage crops being the richer sources of phenolic acids have been studied in depth, but phenolic acids from vegetables are largely overlooked. Though lesser in quantity in many vegetables, there is a need to explore the health benefits of the phenolic acids present in them. In this review, the importance of vegetables as a significant source of phenolic acids is emphasized. Vegetables being easily accessible throughout the year and consumed in larger quantities compared to fruits in our daily diet will probably contribute to significant health benefits. Since vegetables are often processed before consumption, the changes in phenolic acids as influenced by processing methods are highlighted.