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Resveratrol supplementation affects bone acquisition and osteoporosis: Pre-clinical evidence toward translational diet therapy by Tou, Janet C.

“…Osteoporosis is a major public health issue that is expected to rise as the global population ages. Resveratrol (RES) is a plant polyphenol with various…”
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Selenium Biofortification of Agricultural Crops and Effects on Plant Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds Important for Human Health and Disease Prevention – a Review by Newman, Rachel, Waterland, Nicole, Moon, Youyoun, Tou, Janet C.

“…Selenium supplementation in humans has been suggested for the prevention of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative…”
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High-fructose corn syrup-55 consumption alters hepatic lipid metabolism and promotes triglyceride accumulation by Mock, Kaitlin, Lateef, Sundus, Benedito, Vagner A., Tou, Janet C.

“…High-fructose corn syrup-55 (HFCS-55) has been suggested to be more lipogenic than sucrose, which increases the risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease…”
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Biofortification of Sodium Selenate Improves Dietary Mineral Contents and Antioxidant Capacity of Culinary Herb Microgreens by Newman, Rachel G., Moon, Youyoun, Sams, Carl E., Tou, Janet C., Waterland, Nicole L.

“…Selenium biofortification of plants has been suggested as a method of enhancing dietary selenium intake to prevent deficiency and chronic disease in humans,…”
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Krill for Human Consumption: Nutritional Value and Potential Health Benefits by Tou, Janet C., Jaczynski, Jacek, Chen, Yi-Chen

“…The marine crustacean krill (order Euphausiacea) has not been a traditional food in the human diet. Public acceptance of krill for human consumption will…”
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Apple Pomace Consumption Favorably Alters Hepatic Lipid Metabolism in Young Female Sprague-Dawley Rats Fed a Western Diet by Skinner, Roy Chris, Warren, Derek C, Lateef, Soofia N, Benedito, Vagner A, Tou, Janet C

“…Apple pomace, which is a waste byproduct of processing, is rich in several nutrients, particularly dietary fiber, indicating potential benefits for diseases…”
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The past, present, and future of National Aeronautics and Space Administration spaceflight diet in support of microgravity rodent experiments by Sun, Gwo-Shing, Ph.D, Tou, Janet C., Ph.D, Yu, Diane, M.S, Girten, Beverly E., Ph.D, Cohen, Jacob, Ph.D

“…Abstract Rodents have been the most frequently flown animal model used to study physiological responses to the space environment. In support of future of space…”
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Nutritional value, bioactive compounds and health benefits of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) by Kim, Moo Jung, Moon, Youyoun, Tou, Janet C., Mou, Beiquan, Waterland, Nicole L.

“…•Composition and nutritional value of lettuce were reviewed.•Nutritional value significantly varied with lettuce types and leaf color.•Lettuce is a good source…”
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Different sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids affects apparent digestibility, tissue deposition, and tissue oxidative stability in growing female rats by Tou, Janet C, Altman, Stephanie N, Gigliotti, Joseph C, Benedito, Vagner A, Cordonier, Elizabeth L

“…Numerous health benefits associated with increased omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) consumption has lead to an increasing variety of available n-3…”
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Evaluating resveratrol as a therapeutic bone agent: preclinical evidence from rat models of osteoporosis by Tou, Janet C.

“…Resveratrol (RSV) is a naturally occurring plant polyphenol that has potential to attenuate osteoporosis with distinct pathologies. This review evaluates…”
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Lipid-modifying effects of lean fish and fish-derived protein consumption in humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Tou, Janet C, Gucciardi, Enza, Young, Ian

“…Abstract Context Consumption of lean fish and fish-derived proteins were effective for improving lipid profiles in published studies; however, evidence remains…”
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A comprehensive analysis of the composition, health benefits, and safety of apple pomace by Skinner, R Chris, Gigliotti, Joseph C, Ku, Kang-Mo, Tou, Janet C

“…Apple processing results in peel, stem, seeds, and pulp being left as a waste product known as apple pomace. This review comprehensively assessed apple pomace…”
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The effect of feeding different sugar-sweetened beverages to growing female Sprague–Dawley rats on bone mass and strength by Tsanzi, Embedzayi, Light, Heather R, Tou, Janet C

“…Abstract Consumption of sugar beverages has increased among adolescents. Additionally, the replacement of sucrose with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as the…”
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Resveratrol supplementation influences bone properties in the tibia of hindlimb-suspended mature Fisher 344 × Brown Norway male rats by Durbin, Stephanie M, Jackson, Janna R, Ryan, Michael J, Gigliotti, Joseph C, Alway, Stephen E, Tou, Janet C

“…The deleterious bone effects of mechanical unloading have been suggested to be due to oxidative stress and (or) inflammation. Resveratrol has both antioxidant…”
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Evaluation of the nutrient-upgraded rodent food bar for rodent spaceflight experiments by Sun, Gwo-Shing, Ph.D, Tou, Janet C., Ph.D, Liittschwager, Kurt, Ph.D, Herrera, Anna M., B.S, Hill, Esther L., Ph.D, Girten, Beverly, Ph.D, Reiss-Bubenheim, Debra, M.S, Vasques, Marilyn, M.S

“…Abstract Objective Selection of an appropriate diet for rodent spaceflight experiments is critical and may have significant effects on mission results. The…”
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Extraction and characterisation of lipids from Antarctic krill ( Euphausia superba) by Gigliotti, Joseph C., Davenport, Matthew P., Beamer, Sarah K., Tou, Janet C., Jaczynski, J.

“…► Efficiency was highest for one-step extraction using 1:12 krill:solvent ratio. ► Oils contained PL (20–33%), polar non-PL (64–77%), and TG (1–3%). ► PL…”
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Effect of consuming different caloric sweeteners on bone health and possible mechanisms by Tsanzi, Embedzayi, Fitch, Cindy W, Tou, Janet C

“…Western diets are high in caloric sweeteners and since the 1980s there has been a shift from the use of sucrose as the predominant sweetener to high-fructose…”
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Chocolate and chocolate constituents influence bone health and osteoporosis risk by Seem, Stephanie A., Yuan, Yvonne V., Tou, Janet C.

“…•Osteogenic effects of chocolate vary depending on the type of chocolate.•Adolescents consuming chocolate had greater longitudinal bone growth.•Postmenopausal…”
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Resveratrol supplementation preserves long bone mass, microstructure, and strength in hindlimb-suspended old male rats by Durbin, Stephanie M., Jackson, Janna R., Ryan, Michael J., Gigliotti, Joseph C., Alway, Stephan E., Tou, Janet C.

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Consumption of krill protein concentrate prevents early renal injury and nephrocalcinosis in female Sprague-Dawley rats by Gigliotti, Joseph C, Smith, Amber L, Jaczynski, Jacek, Tou, Janet C

“…Female Sprague-Dawley rats provide an animal model for studying the role of nutrition in renal health due to their sensitivity to diet-induced alterations in…”
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