Comparison of Physical and Chemical Properties of Green and Brown Brazilian Propolis Collected in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Among the 13 types of propolis classified in Brazil according to their physicochemical properties, green propolis and brown propolis are the most commonly found and used. In this work, a comparison of the physicochemical properties of green and brown propolis produced in Minas Gerais, Brazil was performed according to the methodology established by the Brazilian legislation. And, the content of 9 bioactive compounds in the samples was determined by RP-HPLC.

Correlations among neck circumference and anthropometric indicators to estimate body adiposity in people living with HIV.

Introduction: Neck circumference (NC) and anthropometric data of people living with HIV (PLWH) are correlated.

Methods: Socioeconomic, NC, body mass index (BMI), tricipital skinfold thickness (TSF), mid-arm circumference (MAC), mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC), waist-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), waist circumference (WC), and hip circumference (HC) data of 72 PLWH were correlated.

Results: Higher adiposity was observed in NC (40.

Preclinical and clinical relevance of probiotics and synbiotics in colorectal carcinogenesis: a systematic review.

Context: Recent evidence suggests that modulation of the gut microbiota may help prevent colorectal cancer.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the role of probiotics and synbiotics in the prevention of colorectal cancer and to clarify potential mechanisms involved.

Data Sources: The PubMed, ScienceDirect, and LILACS databases were searched for studies conducted in humans or animal models and published up to August 15, 2018.