This paper gives an overview about self-produced fatty acids; EPA and DHA; and self-produced fat in relation to diet. The conclusion is that a relatively high fish consumption seems to have positive effects on health. The studies show that EPA also has important functions for the fat balance in the ...

This paper gives an overview about challenges regarding public health; fish and health; health effects of fish; the herring study 2002-2013; prevention against allergies.

With specific reference to milk and wheat allergies, diagnosis of the cause of stomach pain, distension of the stomach with gas from fermentation, and changes in intestinal motility have been studied. Elimination diets are described, in which particular attention is paid to lactose and gluten.

This relatively old technique, which was used to treat Clostridium difficile infection and some types of food poisoning, is being studied as a possibility for dealing with other conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome. Awareness of the possible risks of introducing faecal material from a...

After a general introduction on definitions of food additives and the legislative bodies that approve them, the method of determining ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) limits is explained. This consists of feeding experimental animals with increasing amounts of the additive under test until they show...

The link between excess salt in the diet and high blood pressure is presented in the context of other causal factors. A maximum daily intake of 6 g salt is recommended for adults, with age-related increases for children: 1 g at 0-6 months up to 6 g at age 11. Prepared meals (snacks and main meals)...

An article discussing the association between a rise in body temperature and satiety is presented. Uncoupling proteins (UCP1-UCP5), UCP2 in particular (produced in the gastrointestinal tract), have been implicated in the production of heat during food intake.

Some of the mechanism by which fat may induce satiety are described. Discussions on cholecystokinin as a satiety regulator released from the proximal intestine, stimulation of apoAIV synthesis by lipid integration and the peptide tyrosin-tyrosin and glucagon-like peptide released from the endocrine ...

Data indicate that a diet characterized by low glycaemic index (GI) foods not only improves certain metabolic ramifications of insulin resistance, but also reduces insulin resistance per se, suggesting an important role in the treatment and prevention of the metabolic syndrome. The potential role...