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Kalwar Q, Ma X, Xi B, Korejo RA, Bhuptani DK, Chu M, Yan P. Yak milk and its health benefits: a comprehensive review. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1213039. [PMID: 37456962 PMCID: PMC10338857 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1213039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Yak milk has various potential health benefits due to its high nutritional content and unique composition. It is an excellent source of protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, which can promote overall health and wellbeing. Yak milk may have potential therapeutic benefits for hypertension, as it contains peptides that have been shown to have antihypertensive effects. Yak milk has also been shown to possess antioxidant properties, which can help protect against oxidative stress and related health problems. Moreover, its fat contains higher levels of beneficial fatty acids, such as conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to various health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving heart health, and supporting brain function. Moreover, further research is needed to fully understand the potential health benefits of yak milk, its unique composition and high nutritional content suggest that it may offer numerous health benefits and could be a valuable addition to a healthy diet.
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- Qudratullah Kalwar
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Brett BE, Doumbia HOY, Koko BK, Koffi FK, Assa SE, Zahé KYAS, Kort R, Sybesma W, Reid G, de Weerth C. Normative cognition and the effects of a probiotic food intervention in first grade children in Côte d'Ivoire. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19491. [PMID: 36376341 PMCID: PMC9663712 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23797-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The cognitive skills critical for success have largely been studied in Western populations, despite the fact that children in low- and middle-income countries are at risk to not reach their full developmental potential. Moreover, scientists should leverage recent discovery to explore means of boosting cognition in at-risk populations. This semi-randomized controlled trial examined normative cognitive development and whether it could be enhanced by consumption of a probiotic food in a sample of 251 4- to 7-year-old children in urban schools in Côte d'Ivoire. Participants completed executive functioning measures at baseline (T1) and 5 months later (T2). After T1, children in one school received a probiotic (N = 74) or placebo (N = 79) fermented dairy food every day they were in school for one semester; children in the other school (N = 98) continued their diet as usual. Children improved on all tests across time (Cohen's d = 0.08-0.30). The effects of probiotic ingestion were inconclusive and are interpreted with caution due to socio-political factors affecting daily administration. Given the general feasibility of the study, we hope that it will serve as an inspiration for future research into child development and sustainable (health-promoting) interventions for school children in developing nations.
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- Bonnie E. Brett
- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- UFR Biosciences, Université Félix Houghouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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- UFR Biosciences, Université Félix Houghouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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- Yoba For Life Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.415847.b0000 0001 0556 2414Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, London, Canada
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Maleki M, Ariaii P, Sharifi Soltani M. Fortifying of probiotic yogurt with free and microencapsulated extract of Tragopogon Collinus and its effect on the viability of Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:3436-3448. [PMID: 34262704 PMCID: PMC8269579 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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In this study, the effect of free and microencapsulation of Tragopogon Collins extract (TPE) on the properties of probiotic yogurt was investigated. For this purpose, first, TPE was extracted by ultrasound method. The amounts of phenolic and flavonoid compounds in TPE were 890.04 mg/g gallic acid and 512.76 mg/g extract (respectively), and it had high antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Then, the extract was encapsulated by maltodextrin-whey protein concentrate. The results related to the particle size, zeta-potential, and microencapsulation efficiency of the TPE microencapsulation were 93.87 nm, 18.99 MV, and 64.35% respectively. In order to investigate the effect of nano- and free TPE on the properties of yogurt during a 15-day storage period of 5 treatments including control, nano- and free TPE at 750 and 1,000 ppm were provided and the physicochemical properties, probiotic bacteria viability, and sensory properties were investigated. The results showed that adding TPE to yogurt affects the physicochemical properties, probiotic bacterial viability, and sensory properties were investigated. The results showed that adding TPE to yogurt affects the physicochemical properties. TPE samples had lower pH, less syneresis, and more acidity, viscosity, and antioxidant properties compared to the control sample (p < .05). Furthermore, in these samples, the viability of probiotic bacteria during storage was higher than the control treatment and the sensory properties were acceptable. In most cases, better results were observed in nano-TPE treatment. Therefore, by industrial production of probiotic yogurt containing nano-TPE as a functional food, a new choice will be provided for consumers of dairy products that would have more desirable nutritional value and sensory properties.
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- Mohammad Maleki
- Department of Food Science and TechnologyIslamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli BranchAmolIran
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyIslamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli BranchAmolIran
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- Department of VeterinaryAgriculture FacultyIslamic Azad University, Chalous BranchChalousIran
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The idea you could use lactic acid bacteria to treat and prevent recurrence of vaginal infections was ridiculed in the early 1980s. Bacteria were the bad guys to be eradicated by current and emerging antibiotic classes. Thirty years later, probiotic administration of microbes is widespread worldwide, including for vaginal and bladder health in women, and the scientific basis and clinical efficacy data for this and multiple other applications prove the viability of this concept. The development of this approach, the creation of a definition for probiotics, and the expansion to other areas of women’s health form the basis of this review.
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- Gregor Reid
- Lawson Health Research Institute, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2, Canada
- Departments of Surgery and Microbiology and Immunology, University of Western Ontario, Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada
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Dols JAM, Reid G, Brown JM, Tempelman H, Bontekoe TR, Quint WGV, Boon ME. HPV Type Distribution and Cervical Cytology among HIV-Positive Tanzanian and South African Women. ISRN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2012; 2012:514146. [PMID: 22811925 PMCID: PMC3394385 DOI: 10.5402/2012/514146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2012] [Accepted: 05/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background. There are limited data on high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) genotypes among HIV-positive women in Africa, and little is known about their relationship with cervical cytology in these populations. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 194 HIV-positive women (143 from Tanzania, and 51 from South Africa) to evaluate HPV genotypes among HIV-positive women with normal and abnormal cytology. Cervical samples were genotyped for HPV types, and slides were evaluated for atypical squamous cell changes according to the Bethesda classification system. Results. Prevalence of high grade squamous intraepithelial dysplasia (HSIL) was 9%. Overall, more than half (56%) of women were infected with an hr-HPV type; 94% of women with HSIL (n = 16), 90% of women with LSIL (n = 35), and 42% of women within normal limits (WNL) (n = 58) tested positive for hr-HPV. Overall, the most prevalent hr-HPV subtypes were HPV16 (26%) and HPV52 (30%). Regional differences in the prevalence of HPV18 and HPV35 were found. Conclusion. Regional differences in HPV genotypes among African women warrant the need to consider different monitoring programmes for cervical preneoplasia. HPV-based screening tests for cervical preneoplasia would be highly inefficient unless coupled with cytology screening of the HPV-positive sample, especially in HIV-positive women.
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- Joke A M Dols
- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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