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Alahmadi MA, Almasoud KH, Aljahani AH, Alzaman NS, Al-Nozha OM, Alahmadi OM, Jalloun RA, Alfadhli EM, Alahmadi JM, Zuair AA, Alzahrani NS, Alahmdi AA, Alghamdi MA, Aldayel AA, Aljaloud SO, Alharbi OM, Al-Nuaim A, Alshqaq SS, Alsaedi BS, Alrashidi A, Alamri OA, Alshaikhi AS, Al-Thumali FJ, Alshdokhi KA, Awn AB, Jifri AA, Aljuhani O, Aljaloud KS, Al-Mudarra MF, Ansari MGA, Al-Daghri NM. The prevalence of sedentary behavior among university students in Saudi Arabia. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:605. [PMID: 38408947 PMCID: PMC10895824 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18107-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A considerable body of research has demonstrated that reducing sitting time benefits health. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the prevalence of sedentary behavior (SB) and its patterns. METHODS A total of 6975 university students (49.1% female) were chosen randomly to participate in a face-to-face interview. The original English version of the sedentary behavior questionnaire (SBQ) was previously translated into Arabic. Then, the validated Arabic version of the SBQ was used to assess SB. The Arabic SBQ included 9 types of SB (watching television, playing computer/video games, sitting while listening to music, sitting and talking on the phone, doing paperwork or office work, sitting and reading, playing a musical instrument, doing arts and crafts, and sitting and driving/riding in a car, bus or train) on weekdays and weekends. RESULTS SBQ indicated that the total time of SB was considerably high (478.75 ± 256.60 and 535.86 ± 316.53 (min/day) during weekdays and weekends, respectively). On average, participants spent the most time during the day doing office/paperwork (item number 4) during weekdays (112.47 ± 111.11 min/day) and weekends (122.05 ± 113.49 min/day), followed by sitting time in transportation (item number 9) during weekdays (78.95 ± 83.25 min/day) and weekends (92.84 ± 100.19 min/day). The average total sitting time of the SBQ was 495.09 ± 247.38 (min/day) and 58.4% of the participants reported a high amount of sitting time (≥ 7 hours/day). Independent t-test showed significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) between males and females in all types of SB except with doing office/paperwork (item number 4). The results also showed that male students have a longer daily sitting time (521.73 ± 236.53 min/day) than females (467.38 ± 255.28 min/day). Finally, 64.1% of the males reported a high amount of sitting time (≥ 7 hours/day) compared to females (52.3%). CONCLUSION In conclusion, the total mean length of SB in minutes per day for male and female university students was considerably high. About 58% of the population appeared to spend ≥7 h/day sedentary. Male university students are likelier to sit longer than female students. Our findings also indicated that SB and physical activity interventions are needed to raise awareness of the importance of adopting an active lifestyle and reducing sitting time.
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- Mohammad A Alahmadi
- Sport Science and Physical Activity Department, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Sport Science and Physical Activity Department, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sport Science Department, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Community Health Nursing Department, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Al-Rayan Colleges, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Collage of Education, Qassim University, Burayday, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Education Department, Education College, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Statistics, College of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Statistics, College of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Statistics, College of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Science & Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, College of Education, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General Curricula and Instruction, College of Education, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Sport Science, College of Sport Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Education, College of Sports Science and Physical Activity, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Exercise Physiology Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Home Economics, College of Education, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Saudi Arabia
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- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Ibrahim SA, Fidan H, Aljaloud SO, Stankov S, Ivanov G. Application of Date ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruit in the Composition of a Novel Snack Bar. Foods 2021; 10:918. [PMID: 33921988 PMCID: PMC8143459 DOI: 10.3390/foods10050918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possibilities for using date fruit from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the formulation of a novel snack bar while replacing the used honey with date paste. The technological, textural, microbiological and sensory qualities of the obtained food products were evaluated during storage for 12 days after their production. Date palm fruit in the form of date paste was used as an ingredient in the composition of the new snack bars that also included nuts and dried fruits. Five formulations were prepared: a control bar, snack bar with 40% date paste, snack bar with 50% date paste, snack bar with 60% date paste, and snack bar with 70% dates paste. The resulting date paste's textural characteristics supported the bonding potential of the food system and gave a sweet taste to the final product. The formulations containing 50% date paste presented the highest overall acceptability and were the formulation with the best sensory characteristics. Thus, the addition of date paste in snack bars would be a good option to develop a functional product that contributes to rational nutrition principles. The obtained values in the current study confirmed the technological and functional potential of date fruit as a product that can find adequate application in the composition of foods with functional properties.
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- Salam A. Ibrahim
- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA;
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- Department of Nutrition and Tourism, University of Food Technologies, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Nutrition and Tourism, University of Food Technologies, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Technology of Milk and Dairy Products, University of Food Technologies, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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Ibrahim SA, Ayad AA, Williams LL, Ayivi RD, Gyawali R, Krastanov A, Aljaloud SO. Date fruit: a review of the chemical and nutritional compounds, functional effects and food application in nutrition bars for athletes. Int J Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.14783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Salam A. Ibrahim
- Food and Nutritional Sciences Program North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro NC27411USA
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- Center for Excellence in Post‐Harvest Technologies North Carolina A&T State UniversityThe North Carolina Research Campus 500 Laureate, Way Kannapolis NC28081USA
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- Center for Excellence in Post‐Harvest Technologies North Carolina A&T State UniversityThe North Carolina Research Campus 500 Laureate, Way Kannapolis NC28081USA
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences Program North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro NC27411USA
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences Program North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro NC27411USA
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- Department of Biotechnology University of Food Technologies 26 Maritza Blvd. Plovdiv4002Bulgaria
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- College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity King Saud University P.O. Box 1949 Riyadh11362Saudi Arabia
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Alsalhe TA, Aljaloud SO, Chalghaf N, Guelmami N, Alhazza DW, Azaiez F, Bragazzi NL. Moderation Effect of Physical Activity on the Relationship Between Fear of COVID-19 and General Distress: A Pilot Case Study in Arabic Countries. Front Psychol 2020; 11:570085. [PMID: 33071900 PMCID: PMC7539623 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.570085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Aims This study aimed to investigate the effects of the fear of COVID-19, level of physical activity, and gender on negative stress (distress) in an Arab population by means of structural equations based on partial least squares. Materials and Methods The sample population comprised of 459 participants from four Arab countries (age M = 33.02, SD = 8.46; n = 237 women and n = 222 men). The level of education was basic (<9 years of study; n = 144), secondary/vocational (between 9 and 12; n = 178), and university (n = 137). The “Fear of COVID-19” Scale, the short form of the “International Physical Activity Questionnaire,” and the “Perceived Stress Scale” questionnaires were disseminated by emails and social networks via Google Forms. SMARTPLS software version 3.2.9 was used to model the relationships between the variables under study. Results Results confirmed the links between level of physical activity, fear of COVID-19, and gender, showing a significant mediating effect of the fear of COVID-19 on the relationship between gender and general distress. The level of physical activity was also found to influence the fear of COVID-19, varying depending on gender. In addition, the model highlighted the presence of a moderation effect of the level of physical activity. Conclusion Based on the model presented in the present study, we can conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic has a profound impact on psychological distress in the target populations. The impact of the level of physical activity on psychological distress is shown to be very important during the pandemic phase.
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- Tareq A Alsalhe
- College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Group for the Study of Development and Social Environment (GEDES), Faculty of Human and Social Science of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Group for the Study of Development and Social Environment (GEDES), Faculty of Human and Social Science of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Group for the Study of Development and Social Environment (GEDES), Faculty of Human and Social Science of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Genoa University, Genoa, Italy.,Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM), Department of Mathematics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Gyawali R, Zimmerman T, Aljaloud SO, Ibrahim SA. Bactericidal activity of copper-ascorbic acid mixture against Staphylococcus aureus spp. Food Control 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.107062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Aljaloud SO, Khoshhal KI, Al-Ghaiheb AA, Konbaz MS, Almasaed AA. The prevalence of doping among Saudi athletes: Results from the National Anti-Doping Program. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2020; 15:19-24. [PMID: 32110178 PMCID: PMC7033394 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2019.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The abuse of substances banned by anti-doping authorities is a significant problem in sports. Recently, several doping cases have been reported by the media. Additionally, a large number of athletes have been found guilty of using banned substances. Although athletes believe that doping is against the spirit of sports and are aware of its consequences, they continue to use these substances. The consumption of banned substances among Saudi athletes is rising. This study aimed to investigate the abuse of drugs among Saudi athletes. METHODS A systematic random sampling cross-sectional survey was administered to all 15-45-year-old Saudi male athletes who were registered with Saudi Sports Federations and the General Sports Authority. From 2009 to 2018, 388 doping control officers participated in the National Anti-Doping Program across 460 facilities. The study necessitated 171 city visits for data collection. RESULTS A total of 6306 samples were tested during the study period. There were 6165 negative and 141 (2.24%) positive samples for doping. We report a doping prevalence of 2.24% among Saudi athletes. During the study period, Saudi athletes from all types of sports were tested positive for doping. The number of positive samples was significantly higher among competing athletes than non-competing athletes. CONCLUSION Doping is a significant problem in KSA. For safe and fair play by all Saudi athletes, the National Anti-Doping Program should enhance the educational campaigns for all athletes in the country.
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- Sulaiman O. Aljaloud
- Exercise Physiology Department, College of Sports Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Almadinah Almunawwarah, KSA
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Gyawali R, Oyeniran A, Zimmerman T, Aljaloud SO, Krastanov A, Ibrahim SA. A comparative study of extraction techniques for maximum recovery of β-galactosidase from the yogurt bacterium Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus. J DAIRY RES 2020. [PMID: 32008592 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.86939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The study reported in this research communication evaluates the chemical (solvents) and mechanical (sonication, bead-beater) extraction methods to determine the maximum recovery of β-galactosidase from L. bulgaricus spp. Among all extraction techniques, sonication-assisted extraction yielded the highest amounts of enzyme activity (between 1892-2156 Miller Units) in cell-free extract (supernatant). Interestingly, solvent extracted enzyme activities were found to be very low (between 83-153 Miller Units) in supernatant. SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and the total protein determination showed that mechanical methods can completely lyse the cells. Our results thus demonstrated that the mechanical extraction method of sonication is the best one for recovering the maximum amount of lactase from L. bulgaricus strains.
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- Rabin Gyawali
- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Food and Nutritional Sciences Program, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Food and Nutritional Sciences Program, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Food and Nutritional Sciences Program, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, P.O. Box 1949, Riyadh11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Food Technologies, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Food and Nutritional Sciences Program, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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Atilola OA, Gyawali R, Aljaloud SO, Ibrahim SA. Use of Phytone Peptone to Optimize Growth and Cell Density of Lactobacillus reuteri. Foods 2015; 4:318-327. [PMID: 28231207 PMCID: PMC5224542 DOI: 10.3390/foods4030318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Revised: 06/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine the use of phytone peptone to optimize the growth and cell density of Lactobacillus reuteri. Four strains of L. reuteri (DSM 20016, SD 2112, CF 2-7F, and MF 2-3,) were used in this study. An overnight culture of individual strains was inoculated into fresh basal media with various protein sources (peptone, tryptone, proteose peptone #3, phytone peptone, tryptic soy broth, yeast extract, and beef extract). Samples were then mixed well and incubated at 37 °C for 15 h. Bacterial growth was monitored by measuring turbidity (optical density 610 nm) at different time intervals during the incubation period. At the end of incubation, samples were plated on de-Man Rogosa Sharpe (MRS) agar to determine the bacterial population. Our results showed that phytone peptone promoted the growth of L. reuteri (p < 0.05) by 1.4 log CFU/mL on average compared to the control samples. Therefore, phytone peptone could be included in laboratory media to enhance growth and increase the cell density of L. reuteri.
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- Olabiyi A Atilola
- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Agricultural and Technical State University, 173 Carver Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
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- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Agricultural and Technical State University, 173 Carver Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity King Saud University, P.O. Box 2458, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Agricultural and Technical State University, 173 Carver Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
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