Research Article
Design of an Effective Nutraceutical (“SR45”) for Low Mood Management
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2023
Pages:
77-80
Received:
20 September 2023
Accepted:
24 October 2023
Published:
21 November 2023
Abstract: Introduction: Herbal products play a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine, offering a holistic approach to disease treatment. Botanicals and their active components have shown promise in addressing depression-like symptoms. Unlike antidepressant medications, botanicals offer a natural alternative with milder side effects. This study explores the potential of botanical compounds as antidepressants. Natural Products for Low Mood Management: Crocus Sativus (Saffron): Derived from the Crocus sativus flower, saffron has demonstrated effectiveness in relieving symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety, comparable to standard antidepressants. Cost-effective petal extracts have proven to be viable alternatives. Rhodiola Rosea (Rhodiola): Used traditionally to enhance physical and mental performance, Rhodiola extracts have shown promise in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms. Development of SR45: Bioactive compounds hold significant potential for enhancing nutraceutical functionality. Encapsulation systems have emerged as a transformative technology for improving bioactive stability and bioavailability. SR45, developed with Rhodiola on a lipid basis and advanced encapsulation techniques, aims to enhance the bioavailability of key bioactive ingredients. Preliminary Clinical Results Obtained with SR45: A randomized clinical trial evaluated SR45's efficacy and safety in individuals with low mood. Participants taking SR45 experienced a statistically significant reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms compared to the placebo group. Both groups showed improvement, highlighting the placebo effect, essential for robust study execution. No adverse events related to SR45 were observed, indicating its safety. Conclusions: Daily consumption of SR45 capsules over 8 weeks led to a reduction in depression in individuals with mild symptoms. SR45 also demonstrated effectiveness in reducing anxiety in individuals with mild to moderate symptoms. SR45 was found to be safe for consumption at the specified doses over the 8-week period. This preliminary study suggests that SR45 holds promise as a natural supplement for managing low mood. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and explore the potential of SR45 in a larger population.
Abstract: Introduction: Herbal products play a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine, offering a holistic approach to disease treatment. Botanicals and their active components have shown promise in addressing depression-like symptoms. Unlike antidepressant medications, botanicals offer a natural alternative with milder side effects. This study explore...
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Research Article
Formulations, Standardization and Quality Evaluation of Ready-to-Cook Pancake (cheela) Mix for Children
Caresma Chuwa,
Anju Dhiman,
Paul Saidia,
Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia*
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2023
Pages:
81-90
Received:
31 October 2023
Accepted:
17 November 2023
Published:
24 November 2023
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of formulated ready-to-cook pancake (cheela) mix from blends of rice flour supplemented with ripe pumpkin powder with table salt, black salt, garam masala, kitchen king masala and refined oil was kept as constant (base recipe), rice flour supplemented with chickpea flour, rice flour supplemented with soybean flour and rice flour supplemented with green gram flour with pumpkin powder, table salt, black salt, garam masala, kitchen king masala and refined oil was kept as constant. Refined oil was used for the preparation of pancake (cheela) mix for serving. From each blend, six recipes were formulated, standardized and subjected to consumers for sensory evaluation. The best recipes from each blend based on sensory evaluation were prepared and referred to as R1, R2, R3 and R4. R1 (75% rice flour+ 25% pumpkin powder), R2 (65% rice flour +10% chickpea flour), R3 (55% rice flour+20% soybean flour) and R4 (45% rice flour+30% green gram flour) were prepared and kept to the Aluminiun Laminated Pouches (ALP) and glass jars for nutritional characteristics evaluation. Based on sensory evaluation, the ready-to-cook pancake (cheela) mix for serving from the recipe (R1) had the highest overall acceptability score of 8.79 however all recipes had scores above the acceptable limit. The ready-to-cook pancake (cheela) mix supplemented with soybean flour (R3) exhibited the highest nutritional values for crude protein 25.76%, crude fat 8.78 %, crude fibre 7.04 % and total energy 382.46 Kcal/100g. Soybean flour is very nutritious therefore, it should be incorporated into staple foods for children in least-developed countries to alleviate malnutrition, especially Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM). The recipes of the present study are relevant to the Government, NGOs and other agencies to eradicate malnutrition.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of formulated ready-to-cook pancake (cheela) mix from blends of rice flour supplemented with ripe pumpkin powder with table salt, black salt, garam masala, kitchen king masala and refined oil was kept as constant (base recipe), rice flour supplemented with chickpea flour, rice flour supplemen...
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