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Phytosterols: physiologic and metabolic aspects related to cholesterol-lowering properties by Brufau, Gemma, Canela, Miguel Angel, Rafecas, Magda

“…Abstract The aim of this review is to give a general contemporary overview of the physiologic effects of phytosterols and their role in cholesterol uptake in…”
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Nuts: source of energy and macronutrients by Brufau, Gemma, Boatella, Josep, Rafecas, Magda

“…On the basis of the high fat content of nuts, they are traditionally considered as foods that provide a high amount of energy. However, epidemiologic and…”
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Fibromyalgia and nutrition, what do we know? by Arranz, Laura-Isabel, Canela, Miguel-Ángel, Rafecas, Magda

“…Many people suffer from fibromyalgia (FM) without an effective treatment. They do not have a good quality of life and cannot maintain normal daily activity…”
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Ingestas nutricionales de referencia (INR) de minerales y vitaminas para la población española (2019) by López, Esther, Marcos Sánchez, Ascensión, Rafecas Martínez, Magda, González Arnaiz, Elena, Cámara Hurtado, María Montaña, Giner Pons, Rosa Maria, Estruch Riba, Ramón, Tur Marí, Josep Antoni, Mañes Vinuesa, Jordi, Ros Berruezo, Gaspar Francisco, Martínez Hernández, José Alfredo, San Cristobal Blanco, Rodrigo, Portillo Baquedano, María Puy

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Effects of Obesity on Function and Quality of Life in Chronic Pain Conditions by Arranz, Laura-Isabel, Rafecas, Magda, Alegre, Cayetano

“…Many people throughout the world have both chronic pain and obesity. Overweight and obese people are more prone to a proinflammatory state manifesting as…”
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Selective in vivo effect of chitosan on fatty acid, neutral sterol and bile acid excretion: A longitudinal study by Santas, Jonathan, Espadaler, Jordi, Mancebo, Remedios, Rafecas, Magda

“…► Chitosan selectively reduces fat absorption and has higher affinity to bind fatty acids with higher polarity. ► Intestinal bioconversion of cholesterol and…”
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Polysaccharide‐rich hydrolysate from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (LipiGo®) increases fatty acid and neutral sterol excretion in guinea pigs fed with hypercholesterolemic diets by Santas, Jonathan, Rafecas, Magda, Cuñé, Jordi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the hypolipidemic properties of a polysaccharide‐rich hydrolysate from Saccharomyces cerevisiae comprising…”
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Recovery from dietary iron deficiency anaemia in rats by the intake of microencapsulated ferric saccharate by Lázaro, Elisabet, Santas, Jonathan, Rafecas, Magda

“…This study examined the bioavailability of iron contained in microencapsulated ferric saccharate in a rat model of iron deficiency anaemia. Three groups of…”
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Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gums Reduce Dietary Fatty Acid and Sterol Absorption in Guinea Pigs Independent of Viscosity by Santas, Jonathan, Espadaler, Jordi, Cuñé, Jordi, Rafecas, Magda

“…This study investigated the effect of two partially hydrolyzed guar gums (PHGG) on fatty acid and sterol excretion. PHGG were obtained by chemical hydrolysis…”
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Relationship between body mass index, fat mass and lean mass with SF-36 quality of life scores in a group of fibromyalgia patients by Arranz, Laura, Canela, Miguel Ángel, Rafecas, Magda

“…Patients suffering from fibromyalgia (FM) had widespread musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, fatigue, sleep disorders, cognitive impairment and other symptoms,…”
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Dietary aspects in fibromyalgia patients: results of a survey on food awareness, allergies, and nutritional supplementation by Arranz, Laura-Isabel, Canela, Miguel-Ángel, Rafecas, Magda

“…Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common disease that results in poor quality of life, causing widespread musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, fatigue, sleep disorders,…”
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Determination of total plasma hydroperoxides using a diphenyl-1-pyrenylphosphine fluorescent probe by Santas, Jonathan, Guardiola, Francesc, Rafecas, Magda, Bou, Ricard

“…Plasma hydroperoxides (HPs) are widely accepted to be good indicators of oxidative stress. By means of the method proposed here, which uses…”
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Bakery products enriched with phytosterols, α-tocopherol and β-carotene. Sensory evaluation and chemical comparison with market products by Quílez, Joan, Ruiz, Joan A., Brufau, Gemma, Rafecas, Magda

“…A sensory evaluation of croissants and magdalenas (Spanish muffins) has been carried out to compare them with the same products with phytosterol esters,…”
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Consumption of gluten-free products: should the threshold value for trace amounts of gluten be at 20, 100 or 200 p.p.m.? by Gibert, Anna, Espadaler, Montserrat, Angel Canela, Miguel, Sánchez, Anna, Vaqué, Cristina, Rafecas, Magda

“…OBJECTIVEThe threshold of gluten contamination in gluten-free products of both dietary and normal consumption is under debate. The objective of this study was…”
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Correlation of Taurine Transport with Membrane Lipid Composition and Peroxidation in DHA-Enriched Caco-2 Cells by Roig-Pérez, Sònia, Ferrer, Carmen, Rafecas, Magda, Moretó, Miquel, Ferrer, Ruth

“…Diets supplemented with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can promote lipid peroxidation and the propagation of oxygen radicals. These effects can be prevented…”
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Nuts : source of energy and macronutrients: Nuts: Nutrition and Health Outcomes by BRUFAU, Gemma, BOATELLA, Josep, RAFECAS, Magda

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Phytosterols, but not pectin, added to a high-saturated-fat diet modify saturated fatty acid excretion in relation to chain length by Brufau, Gemma, Canela, Miguel Angel, Rafecas, Magda

“…The main objective of this article was to study how the excretion of saturated fatty acids (SFA) is modified after the consumption of a high-saturated-fat diet…”
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Bakery products enriched with phytosterol esters, alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene decrease plasma LDL-cholesterol and maintain plasma beta-carotene concentrations in normocholesterolemic men and women by Quílez, Joan, Rafecas, Magda, Brufau, Gemma, García-Lorda, Pilar, Megías, Isabel, Bulló, Mònica, Ruiz, Joan A, Salas-Salvadó, Jordi

“…The hypocholesterolemic effects of phytosterols have not been evaluated in bakery products, and the addition of liposoluble antioxidants to the carrier has…”
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high-saturated fat diet enriched with phytosterol and pectin affects the fatty acid profile in guinea pigs by Brufau, G, Canela, M.A, Rafecas, M

“…This paper presents the results of a study whose aim was to test the effects of several doses of pectin and phytosterols on the body weight gain and the FA…”
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Phytosterols and pectin added to a high-saturated fat diet do not show hypocholesterolemic activity in female guinea pigs by Brufau, Gemma, Canela, Miguel Angel, Quílez, Joan, Rafecas, Magda

“…This paper presents the results of a study whose aim was to test the effects of several doses of pectin and phytosterols on the sterol content in plasma, liver…”
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