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  1. Article

    Dietary Bixa orellana leaf meal enhances growth performance, haemato-biochemical responses of Amur carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) following Edwardsiella tarda challenge

    • Divyanshu Kumar Upadhyay
    • Avdhesh Kumar
    • Madhu Sharma

    This study evaluated the effects of dietary Bixa orellana leaf meal on the growth performance and haemato-biochemical responses of Amur carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) against Edwardsiella tardainfection. A total of 180 fish (9.23 ± 0.82 g)...

    02 October 2026
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    Vitamin D status and supplementation as potential modifiers of allergen immunotherapy outcomes in respiratory allergy: A structured narrative review

    • Selda Ali
    • Denisa-Mihaela Iordan
    • Roxana Silvia Bumbăcea

    Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) represents a cornerstone in managing IgE-mediated allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. By administering controlled doses of allergens over time, AIT aims to readjust immune tolerance, thereby...

    02 October 2026 Open access
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    Comparative effectiveness of statins, metformin, and vitamin D, for prevention of preeclampsia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials

    • Menna Alaa El-Khouly
    • Mazen Mohammed Mahgoub
    • Dalia Atef Abouda

    Background Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet effective pharmacological preventive strategies remain uncertain. Statins, metformin, and vitamin D, alone or combined with omega-3, have been...

    02 October 2026 Open access
  4. Article

    Accurate determination of vitamin B12 in infant formula using isotope dilution-ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

    • Hyeonwoo Yu
    • Yared Getachew Lijalem
    • Kihwan Choi

    A method for the accurate determination of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in infant formula was developed using isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (ID-LC-MS/MS). As an internal standard, a [13C7]-cyanocobalamin isotope-labeled...

    02 October 2026
  5. Article

    Effect of xylo-oligosaccharide supplementation on performance, oxidative stress and meat quality of broiler chickens fed diets containing rice bran meal

    • Tolulope O. Adebowale
    • Ali O. Buyukkileci

    Background Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are increasingly recognized for their capacity to selectively modulate intestinal function and enhance nutrient utilization, particularly in diets containing high-fiber or low-value feed ingredients. This study...

    01 October 2026 Open access
  6. Article

    Resolution of restless legs syndrome after postdilution online hemodiafiltration using a vitamin E-bonded polysulfone membrane: a report of two cases

    • Masayuki Kimura
    • Naomi Morita
    • Toshiki Doi

    Two patients undergoing hemodialysis with long-standing, refractory restless legs syndrome were treated with pharmacologic therapy and high-efficiency online hemodiafiltration, achieving an α1-microglobulin removal rate of ≥ 40%. However, sufficient...

    01 October 2026
  7. Article

    The role of dietary supplements in disease prevention and in maintaining health and well-being: lipid and carbohydrate metabolism as examples

    • Andrea Poli
    • Arrigo Francesco G. Cicero
    • Vitalia Murgia

    Health cannot be understood simply as the absence of disease, but rather as a dynamic state of balance based on the body’s ability to adapt, self-regulate and maintain functionality over time. Well-being represents the subjective expression of this...

    01 October 2026 Open access
  8. Article

    Thyme and mint essential oil supplementation on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): effects on growth performance, antioxidant status, and intestinal health

    • Ismail Cetin
    • Cetin Yagcilar
    • Deniz Karakci

    The use of phytogenic feed additives has attracted increasing interest as a sustainable nutritional strategy to improve fish performance and health in aquaculture. This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with thyme essential oil...

    30 September 2026
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    Lactobacillus and Tryptophan Supplementation Improve Renal Function and are Associated with Metabolomic Alterations in a Mouse Model of Chronic Kidney Disease

    • Miaoyu Yin
    • Mengdi Li
    • Ge Wu

    Gut microbiota has been implicated in chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. Probiotics such as Lactobacillusmay alleviate renal injury through metabolic modulation, whereas tryptophan metabolism may have divergent effects in CKD. However,...

    30 September 2026 Open access
  10. Article

    Use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter products among adults with a self-reported history of cancer in Poland

    • Anna Zimny-Zając
    • Iwona Kowalska-Bobko
    • Mirosława Püsküllüoğlu

    Background Dietary supplement and over-the-counter product use is common among people with a history of cancer and may raise safety concerns, including treatment interactions. We assessed the frequency, patterns, temporal variation and correlates of...

    29 September 2026 Open access
  11. Article

    Combined effects of vitamin D supplementation and pilates training on glycemic, lipid, and inflammatory markers in obese women with type 2 diabetes

    • Asma Soleimani
    • Majid Mardaniyan Ghahfarrokhi
    • Zahra Hemati Farsani

    This study investigated the effects of a 10-week supervised Pilates training program combined with weekly vitamin D supplementation (5000 IU) on glycaemic control, lipid profile, and inflammatory biomarkers in obese women with type 2 diabetes. Fifty...

    29 September 2026 Open access
  12. Article

    Effects of β-carotene dietary supplementation from late gestation to early lactation on vitamin A and β-carotene status, antioxidant responses, and milk composition in Holstein cows

    • Xiaohui Xu
    • Kun Yang
    • Honglian Hu

    Background The transition from late gestation to early lactation challenges antioxidant defense in dairy cows. Nutritional strategies that support antioxidant capacity during this period may therefore help improve metabolic adaptation and health....

    28 September 2026 Open access
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