Dataset for effect comparison of irrigation by wastewater and ground water on amount of heavy metals in soil and vegetables: Accumulation, transfer factor and health risk assessment

The irrigation source plays an important role in the amount of contaminates in soil and cultivated agricultural products. In this study, the concentration and human health risks of heavy metals (Zn, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd and Pb) were evaluated in soil, water and vegetables collected from two sites (FGW: Farms irrigated with ground water, FWW: Farms irrigated with wastewater) of Bushehr, Iran. The trend of heavy metals concentration in vegetables from either site was in the following order: Mn ˃ Zn ˃ Cu ˃ Pb ˃ Cr ˃ Cd. Except Cd and Pb, the concentration of heavy metals was in the range of European Union (2006) permissible limit. THQ (Target hazard quotient) values were the highest in Mn followed by the Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn and Cr. Mn, Pb and Cd exceeded safe limit of THQ in several cases, while THQ of other heavy metals was in the range of safe limit. Based on the results, it can be concluded that heavy metals contamination in vegetables grown in Bushehr, especially in FWW site, may pose a great health risks to the local inhabitant through consumption of vegetables. Therefore, it is recommended that the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewater into water resources witch used for vegetable irrigation should be the first step in controlling the level of heavy metals in vegetable

Dataset for effect comparison of irrigation by wastewater and ground water on amount of heavy metals in soil and vegetables: Accumulation, transfer factor and health risk assessment

The irrigation source plays an important role in the amount of contaminates in soil and cultivated agricultural products. In this study, the concentration and human health risks of heavy metals (Zn, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd and Pb) were evaluated in soil, water and vegetables collected from two sites (FGW: Farms irrigated with ground water, FWW: Farms irrigated with wastewater) of Bushehr, Iran. The trend of heavy metals concentration in vegetables from either site was in the following order: Mn ˃ Zn ˃ Cu ˃ Pb ˃ Cr ˃ Cd. Except Cd and Pb, the concentration of heavy metals was in the range of European Union (2006) permissible limit. THQ (Target hazard quotient) values were the highest in Mn followed by the Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn and Cr. Mn, Pb and Cd exceeded safe limit of THQ in several cases, while THQ of other heavy metals was in the range of safe limit. Based on the results, it can be concluded that heavy metals contamination in vegetables grown in Bushehr, especially in FWW site, may pose a great health risks to the local inhabitant through consumption of vegetables. Therefore, it is recommended that the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewater into water resources witch used for vegetable irrigation should be the first step in controlling the level of heavy metals in vegetable

Probiotic plus low-calorie diet increase gene expression of Toll-like receptor 2 and FOXP3 in overweight and obese participants

Abstract We evaluated the effects of probiotic supplementation with a low-calorie diet on the gene expression of mediators of the immune system among overweight and obese individuals; participants were randomly divided into three groups of 25 each: group 1 consumed conventional yogurt with a low-calorie diet (CLCD); group 2 consumed probiotic yogurt with a low-calorie diet (PLCD) and group 3 consumed probiotic yogurt without a low-calorie diet (PWLCD) for 8 weeks. Probiotic yogurt contained Lactobacillus acidophilus LA5, Lactobacillus casei DN001, Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 and Streptococcus thermophiles (108 CFU/mL each). Quantitative results of RT-PCR demonstrated that there was an increase in the gene expression of toll like receptor 2(TLR2) in PLCD group compared to CLCD and PWLCD groups (2.7 ± 2.8 vs. 0.9 ± 0.8, 1.9 ± 1.6, respectively, P = 0.001) as well as an increase in FOXP3 gene in PLCD group compared to the other groups (11.2 ± 6.7 vs. 6 ± 2.5, 6.3 ± 1.9, respectively, P < 0.001). Our study demonstrated that the 8-week consumption of PLCD among overweight and obese individuals resulted in a significant up-regulation in the expression of the TLR2. Keywords: Probiotic Obesity Gene expression Toll like receptor 2 Nuclear factor kappa

Probiotic plus low-calorie diet increase gene expression of Toll-like receptor 2 and FOXP3 in overweight and obese participants

We evaluated the effects of probiotic supplementation with a low-calorie diet on the gene expression of mediators of the immune system among overweight and obese individuals; participants were randomly divided into three groups of 25 each: group 1 consumed conventional yogurt with a low-calorie diet (CLCD); group 2 consumed probiotic yogurt with a low-calorie diet (PLCD) and group 3 consumed probiotic yogurt without a low-calorie diet (PWLCD) for 8 weeks. Probiotic yogurt contained Lactobacillus acidophilus LA5, Lactobacillus casei DN001, Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 and Streptococcus thermophiles (108 CFU/mL each). Quantitative results of RT-PCR demonstrated that there was an increase in the gene expression of toll like receptor 2(TLR2) in PLCD group compared to CLCD and PWLCD groups (2.7 ± 2.8 vs. 0.9 ± 0.8, 1.9 ± 1.6, respectively, P = 0.001) as well as an increase in FOXP3 gene in PLCD group compared to the other groups (11.2 ± 6.7 vs. 6 ± 2.5, 6.3 ± 1.9, respectively, P &lt; 0.001). Our study demonstrated that the 8-week consumption of PLCD among overweight and obese individuals resulted in a significant up-regulation in the expression of the TLR2. © 2018 Elsevier Lt

Effects of synbiotic supplementation on serum adiponectin and inflammation status of overweight and obese breast cancer survivors: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Purpose: Adipokines and inflammatory factors can affect breast cancer (BC) prognosis and recurrence among breast cancer survivors (BCSs). This study was to evaluate the effects of synbiotic supplementation along with a low-calorie diet on some recurrence-related factors such as adiponectin, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) among obese and overweight BCSs. Methods: We performed a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial among 76 overweight or obese postmenopausal women with a history of hormone-receptor-positive BC. Participants were randomly divided into 2 groups to intake either 109 CFU/day synbiotic supplement or placebo (n = 38 each group) for 8 weeks. All participants were given a low-calorie diet program. The primary outcome was serum concentration of adiponectin which was measured at baseline and after 8 weeks. Results: Compared with the placebo, synbiotic intake significantly increased adiponectin (+ 13.58 (10.08, 18.17) vs. � 0.42 (� 2.90, 1.98) μg/ml; P &lt; 0.001). In addition, synbiotic supplementation resulted in significant reduction in TNF-α levels (� 17.09 (� 32.05, � 13.60) vs. 0.20 (� 3.97, 2.00) ng/L; P &lt; 0.001) and hs-CRP levels (� 1.14 (� 1.90, � 0.88 vs. � 0.06 (� 0.38, 0.15) mg/L; P &lt; 0.001) compared with the placebo. Conclusions: In conclusion, 8-week synbiotic consumption by overweight and obese postmenopausal BCSs had beneficial effects on adiponectin, TNF-α, and hs-CRP. Trial registration: IRCT, IRCT20091114002709N49. Registered 18 May 2018, http://www.irct.ir: IRCT20091114002709N49. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH, DE part of Springer Nature

The Effect of Dietary Intervention Along with Nutritional Education on Reducing the Gastrointestinal Side Effects Caused by Chemotherapy Among Women with Breast Cancer

Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects caused by chemotherapy in women with breast cancer are common but poorly understood which might be controlled by nutritional intervention. Thus, the major aim of this study was to assess the effect of dietary intervention along with nutritional education on reducing these side effects. The present study is a single-center, single-controlled, and randomized trial. A total of 150 patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy were randomly assigned into intervention group to receive dietary intervention and nutritional education (n = 73) or control group (n = 67) for 10 weeks, after their three sessions of chemotherapy. The primary endpoint was the GI symptoms after each session of chemotherapy that were measured by a designed questionnaire based on ROMIII questionnaire. The severity of GI side effects in the dietary intervention along with nutritional education was decreased significantly in the third session of chemotherapy compared to the first session, which include reflux disorder (P = 0.05), anorexia (P < 0.001), nausea (P = 0.002), constipation (P < 0.001), and diarrhea (P < 0.001). Moreover, significant reductions were observed in the severity of GI side effects in the intervention group compared to control group after the third session (P < 0.001). After adjusting the analysis for baseline values including age, job, education level, weight, and body mass index, significant changes were observed for GI side effects in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). This study showed beneficial effects of individualized dietary intervention along with nutritional education on reducing diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and nausea in women with breast cancer during the chemotherapy. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Phthalate acid esters in pickled vegetables packaged in polyethylene terephthalate container: Occurrence, migration, and estrogenic activity-associated risk assessment

Phthalate acid esters (PAEs) in plastic products such as plastic-based containers are not chemically bonded. The migration of these compounds from the wall of the plastic containers into the water and food packaged is a health concern. The current work investigates the aspects leading to PAEs migration from the wall of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers into pickled vegetables and their estrogenic–based risk evaluation. Six PAEs compounds with control priority (dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, butyl benzyl phthalate, bis (2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate, and di-n-octyl phthalate) were characterized and analyzed using 40 samples of pickles packaged in PET containers. It was found that the concentration of diethyl phthalate and di-n-butyl phthalate exceeded the EU limits (1.5 and 0.3 mg/kg, respectively). A positive and significant relation between PAEs concentration in pickles and storage temperature, storage time, and exposure to sunlight has been observed (P-value < 0.05). In contrast, a negative and significant relationship between pH and PAEs concentration has been detected (P-value < 0.05). The risk assessment of human daily intake indicated a diethyl phthalate safety factor lower than 1 (0.63 for adults and 0.39 for children), suggesting an increased health risk. Also, indexes of estrogenic activity associated-risk assessment were significantly high, indicating a high probability of adverse effects for human health