Publications by authors named "B Melgar"

The genus (Lamiaceae) is known to be rich in abietane diterpenes. The bioactive 6,7-dehydroxyroyleanone (DHR, ) was previously isolated from var. and var.

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  • Vegetarian diets (VDs) have been systematically assessed to determine their impact on individuals with overweight and obesity, focusing on weight, metabolism, and blood pressure outcomes.
  • Results show that VDs resulted in a significant reduction in weight and fasting glucose levels, but did not significantly affect waist circumference, body mass index, or blood pressure.
  • The overall quality of evidence was rated very low, indicating a need for further large-scale randomized controlled trials to provide clearer insights into the effects of vegetarian diets on health outcomes.
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The efficiency of natural olive pomace extracts for enhancing the quality of fresh-cut apples was compared with commercial ascorbic acid and two different packaging films (biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) and oriented polypropylene (OPP)) were tested. The composition of atmosphere inside the packages, the physicochemical parameters (firmness, weight loss and color), the microbial load, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of fresh-cut apples were evaluated throughout 12 days of storage at 4 °C. After 12 days of refrigerated storage, a significant decrease in O was promoted in PLA films, and the weight loss of the whole packaging was higher in PLA films (5.

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Objective: We systematically assessed the efficacy of liraglutide in non-diabetic obese adults. Methods: Six databases were searched up to July 2021 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing liraglutide versus placebo in obese adults. Primary outcomes were body weight and body mass index (BMI).

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The application of bioactive extracts from Cichorium intybus L. and Plantago coronopus L. species were incorporated as a functional ingredient in fresh egg pasta (Fettuccine).

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