The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is colonized by a complex and dynamic population of microorganisms. The intestinal microbiota participates in the barrier functions and in the maintenance of the homeostasis of the macroorganism, performing protective, structural and metabolic functions in the ...

The thyroid gland and its hormones play an important role in organ development, homeostasis, and basic physiological processes such as cell proliferation, development of the organism through the embryonic stages, and stimulation of protein synthesis and degradation. Information about any external...

The term mycoprotein refers to a protein-rich food made from the biomass of filamentous fungi that can be consumed as an alternative to meat. The purpose of this review is to summarize the scientific data published in the last two decades reporting on mycoprotein. This article examines the dietary, ...

Soft drinks are often commercially available in aluminum cans lined with epoxy resins used as interior can coating. The main monomer in the production of epoxy resins is bisphenol A (BPA), which is considered both an "endocrine disruptor" and a cause of reproductive toxicity in experimental...

The composition of milk is directly related to the quality of the milk products. The article analyzes the main indicators included in the composition of goat's milk and some physicochemical properties related to its quality, with the aim of providing information to consumers about the health...

In recent years, there has been an increased use of dietary supplements (DS) as prevention, prophylaxis and treatment of various chronic diseases. In order to strengthen controls on the marketing, use and safety of dietary supplements, the European Commission has taken major regulatory steps to...

Through the introducing of a new approach for recording of the productive effect of the energy and protein through the eco-technical system "fodder - lamb/kid's meat", the authors investigate the possibilities of meat productivity of "milk-kids" from Bulgarian Screw-horned longhaired goat, reared...

The health significance of breastfeeding is associated with lower risk for obesity and chronic non-communicable diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between breastfeeding and frequency of overweight and obesity in kindergarteners. The parents of 731 kindergarteners...

All essential nutrients are required to support a healthy pregnancy, fetal and early childhood development. The first 1000 days of life are the time from pregnancy through the child's second birthday. The physical and neurological development of the infant is extremely rapid and the role of...

Introduction: Risk factors, including the nutrition of children under the age of 6 years and their mothers, are related to the health and development of children, as well as to some adverse health consequences in later life. Aim: The aim of the present study is to research the leading risk factor...