Safety Evaluation of the Excessive Intake of Ceramide-Containing Acetic Acid Bacteria - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Over a 4-week Period.

Ceramide plays an important role in maintaining the skin barrier function. Aging and atopic dermatitis are known to reduce the levels of ceramide. Application of exogenous ceramide to the skin can restore the barrier function.

Safety and Efficacy of Oral Intake of Ceramide-Containing Acetic Acid Bacteria for Improving the Stratum Corneum Hydration: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study over 12 Weeks.

The barrier function of the skin protects it from external stresses to which it is constantly exposed, such as dryness, ultraviolet rays, and chemicals. Lipids, in particular a type of sphingolipid known as ceramides, play a central role in the barrier function of the skin by preventing dryness. The number of ceramides in the skin is known to decrease with age, which has led to the development of a large number of anti-aging cosmetic products that contain ceramides.

Palatable Noodles as a Functional Staple Food Made Exclusively from Yellow Peas Suppressed Rapid Postprandial Glucose Increase.

Legumes are low-carbohydrate food and are abundant in dietary fiber. In order to provide a functional staple food that does not cause a rapid increase in postprandial blood glucose levels, four kinds of legumes were focused on as ingredients. Noodles made from dehulled yellow pea, unshelled yellow pea, chickpea, and lentil were prepared and evaluated as functional staple foods for controlling blood glucose via an in vitro digestion method.

Preparation of an Aroma Fraction from Dried Bonito by Steam Distillation and Its Effect on Modification of Salty and Umami Taste Qualities.

To study the effects of dried bonito aroma on taste perception, dried bonito aroma fraction (DBAF) as a steam distillate in liquid was added to the salt solutions containing 5 different salt concentrations (0.68% to 1.5% [w/v]) before sensory evaluations.