Chickpea is a globally cultivated legume, rich in vitamins, protein, carbohydrates,
polyphenols, fatty acids, fibers, and flavonoids. Despite its nutritional benefits, chickpeas …

Water is essential for life on Earth, playing fundamental roles in climate regulation,
ecosystem maintenance, and domestic, agricultural, and industrial processes. A total of 70 …

Background: In the last two decades, the consumption of plant-based dairy substitutes in
place of animal-based milk has increased in different geographic regions of the world. Dairy …

Water quality assessment is crucial for public and ecosystem health, yet traditional
approaches often overlook the nutritional aspects of drinking water. This study introduces …

The consumption of low-mineral water has been increasing worldwide. Drinking low-mineral
water is associated with cardiovascular disease, osteopenia, and certain neurodegenerative …

The Cerrado is one of the most biodiverse biomes in the world, characterized by a wealth of
native fruits with unique nutritional characteristics. In this sense, the social, economic, and …

Honey bee brood (HBB)(Apis mellifera L.), a traditional protein source, has been studied for
its nutritional value, but bio-functional properties and safety concerns have not been verified …

Groundwater is a critical resource for various human activities, yet it faces contamination
risks from agricultural, industrial, and domestic sources. This study aimed to evaluate …

A large portion of the world's population has lactose intolerance. Fundamentally, this
condition occurs when the small intestine does not produce enough of the lactase enzyme …

Primary fibroblast cultures obtained from Wistar rats were investigated with a focus on two
vital physiological mechanisms: inflammatory processes and oxidative stress balance …