This paper discusses the results of tests done to investigate performance a thermoelectric air conditioner (TEAC). The TEAC is composed twelve modules (TEMs). TEMs were fixed rectangular fin heat sinks on both their hot and cold sides. With an increased input<em> </em>voltage, cooling capacity increased. At 6 V input voltage flow, suitable condition occurred. rate flow was 0.48 kg/m...

BACKGROUND The association between dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) from different assays and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) has not been assessed in non-Western populations. We examined the association between dietary TAC and serum CRP concentration in young Japanese women using different four TAC assays. METHODS The subjects were 443 young Japanese women aged 18-22 years. Dietary TA...

Boswellia carterii, known as frankincense, is a fragrant medicinal plant. The essential oil from this plant often used in traditional medicine or aromatherapy. Due to its positive properties, it has potential applications an antimicrobial agent and the food industry. aim of study was evaluate antimicrobial, anti-insect, antioxidant activities frankincense (FEO). composition volatile compounds d...

Objective: Since the ban of antibiotics as growth promoting feed additives in the EU in 2006 research in alternatives has gained importance. Phytogenic feed additives represent a heterogenous class of different plant derived substances that are discussed to improve the health of farm animals by direct and indirect antioxidant effects and by influencing microbial eubiosis in the gastrointestinal...

Apple is one of the delicious fruit consumed by people. cider vinegar was made through traditional method and changes occurred during 8 week fermentation period were determined in this research. Total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (°brix), phenolic contents, Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant (TEAC) assays, contents determined. substance, ORAC...

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the oxidant and antioxidant parameters in follicular fluid embryo culture medium IVF cycles investigate their effects on quality, fertilization success, pregnancy.
 Materials Methods: Fifty-one patients who underwent IVF/ICSI were included this prospective study. Two hundred sixty of a total 454 fluids cell media transferred fifty-one embryos (one from ...

Background: Fermented milk based beverages are popular all over the world and cherished by people of ages. Health conscious consumers nowadays desire for with enhanced functionality. Prickly pear fruit crop having resilience to grow in arid semi-arid lands, possess excellent antioxidant natural food colorant potential. Present investigation was an attempt combine prickly fermented milk. Methods...

herbal water is referred to the liquid obtained from the distillation of medicinal plants. different parts of plants, such as flowers, fruits, leaves, seeds and roots have long been used to produce herbal waters. herbal waters are used as dietary supplements and alternative medicine and are commonly used for flavoring in baking. previous studies focused on the non-volatile constituents of herbs...