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    Bulgarian yogurt relieved symptoms and distress and increased fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women: A randomized, blinded crossover controlled trial
    (2021-03-01) Rata Khuropakhonphong; Kanyawee Whanmek; Sasiumphai Purttiponthanee; Wimonphan Chathiran; Warangkana Srichamnong; Chalat Santivarangkna; Dunyaporn Trachootham; Mahidol University
    Background: Probiotic yogurt containing both starter culture and additional beneficial bacteria was shown to promote bowel movement and improve mood. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Bulgarian yogurt containing only starter culture on defecation, constipation symptoms, mood, and fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women. Method: A randomized, double-blinded, crossover-controlled trial was conducted in thirty-one healthy constipated women without irritable bowel diseases. After randomized into two groups, each group received an inverse order of Bulgarian yogurt (made by S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus) and lactic-acidified milk curd for three weeks each with three-week washout period between interventions. Outcome included defecation frequency and fecal characteristics (Bristol stool scale), constipation symptoms (Constipation Assessment Scale and ROME IV criteria), mood (distress thermometer), and constipation-related quality of life (CRQoL questionnaire). Short-chain fatty acids were measured by GC–MS analysis of stool. Results: Constipation symptoms (rectal pain, separate hard or lumps stool, and inability to pass stool) were relieved (p < 0.001); mood scores associated with emotional distress and constipation were reduced (p < 0.05); number of participants with fecal short-chain fatty acids (butyrate, propionate and acetate) were increased after taking Bulgarian yogurt but not the milk curd. Defecation frequency, CRQoL, and fecal characteristics were improved by both interventions. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggested that continuous intake of Bulgarian yogurt with no additional probiotic bacteria for three weeks may relieve constipation symptoms and distress in healthy constipated women. The simultaneous increase in short-chain fatty acids suggests that the improved symptoms and mood may result from stimulation of gut-brain axis.
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    SEANUTS: The nutritional status and dietary intakes of 0.5-12-year-old Thai children
    (2013-09-01) Nipa Rojroongwasinkul; Kallaya Kijboonchoo; Wanphen Wimonpeerapattana; Sasiumphai Purttiponthanee; Uruwan Yamborisut; Atitada Boonpraderm; Petcharat Kunapan; Wiyada Thasanasuwan; Ilse Khouw; Mahidol University; FrieslandCampina
    In the present study, we investigated nutritional status and health-related factors in a multistage cluster sample of 3119 Thai urban and rural children aged 0·5-12·9 years. In a subsample, blood samples were collected for the measurement of Hb, transferrin receptor, vitamin A and vitamin D concentrations. The prevalence of stunting and underweight was higher in rural children than in urban children, whereas the wasting rate was similar in both rural and urban areas. Among children aged 3·0-5·9 years, the prevalence of overweight was significantly higher in urban areas than in rural areas and so was the obesity rate in children aged 6·0-12·9 years. Protein intakes of all age groups were relatively high in both the areas. Intakes of Ca, Fe, Zn and vitamin C were significantly higher in urban areas than in rural areas. The prevalence of anaemia in rural areas was twice as high as that in urban areas, particularly in infants and young children. However, the prevalence of Fe-deficiency anaemia was similar in both urban and rural areas. While the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (by serum retinol cut-off < 0·7 μmol/l) seemed to be very low, vitamin A insufficiency (by serum retinol cut-off < 1·05 μmol/l) was more prevalent (29·4-31·7 %) in both the areas. The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency ranged between 27·7 and 45·6 % among the children. The present study indicates that the double burden of malnutrition is still a major public health problem in Thailand. Further studies need to explore the associated risk factors for these nutrient deficiencies. Effective strategies and actions are needed to tackle the nutritional problems in Thai children. Copyright © The Authors 2013A.
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    Textural properties and sensory acceptability of texture-modified pork balls for the elderly
    (2020-01-01) Numphung Rungraung; Dunyaporn Trachootham; Niramol Muangpracha; Sasiumphai Purttiponthanee; Thunnalin Winuprasith; Mahidol University
    © 2020, Khon Kaen University,Research and Technology Transfer Affairs Division. All rights reserved. In the older adult population, malnutrition in the elderly can be caused by chewing and swallowing difficulties. This study aimed to formulate texture-modified pork balls for the elderly with different degrees of tooth loss according to the Eichner Index. The texture of the pork ball was modified by varying the percentage of pork, lard, and tapioca flour added from 31-37%, 20-24% and 1. 5-3. 5%, respectively. The physicochemical properties and sensory acceptability of the samples were investigated. The increase in pork level and decrease in lard and flour levels affected the textural properties of the samples by increasing hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess, chewiness and decreasing adhesiveness. The posterior occlusal contact or the Eichner index was used as a criterion to arrange the older panelists into three groups. All the developed texture-modified pork ball formulas had overall liking scores in ranges of like slightly to like moderately and also got just-about-right rating for color, taste and easy to chew. For the elderly who had contacts in four support zones, the suitable levels of pork, lard and tapioca flour were found to be at 37%, 20% and 1.5%, respectively. In addition, for the elderly who had one to three zones of contact or contact in the anterior region only or had no support zones, the suitable levels of pork, lard, and flour were found to be at 34%, 22% and 2. 5%, respectively. This study demonstrates that this product combined with other food stuffs may have the potential for improving the nutritional status of the elderly.