Relationship between thermal comfort indices and internal temperature of grazing lactating Holstein × Gyr cows in western Amazonia / Relação entre índices de estresse térmico e a temperatura interna de vacas Holandês x Gir lactantes em pastejo na Amazônia Ocidenta

The relationship between the indices of thermal comfort and internal temperature in lactating cows was evaluated inRondônia, western Amazonia in a 2 × 2 crossover trial carried out with eight Girolando cows, ½ Holstein × ½ Gyr (n=4) and Holstein × » Gyr (n=4), grazing palisade grass supplemented with or without soybean oil concentrates. Data logger thermometers adapted to intravaginal devices (hormone free) were used to measure internal temperatures (IT) every 10 min over 48 h. Concomitantly, environmental parameters (air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation) were collected for the estimation of the temperature-humidity index (THI), equivalent temperature index (ETI), and predicted respiratory rate (PRR). Supplementation with soybean oil did not affect the internal temperature of the cows. IT varied significantly between the genetic groups, with the highest mean observed at night in the Holstein × » Gyr cows, compared with that in the ½ Holstein × ½ Gyr cows (39.54 °C vs 39.06 °C, respectively). THI, ETI, and PRR were significantly and positively correlated with the IT of the Girolando cows; however, the PRR was not found to be adequate in indicating the night-time heat stress in cows.

A relação entre índices de conforto térmico com a temperatura interna de vacas lactantes foi avaliada em Rondônia, na Amazônia Ocidental, em um ensaio crossover 2x2 utilizando oito vacas Girolando, ½ Holandês x ½ Gir (n=4) e Holandês x » Gir (n=4) pastejando capim-marandu suplementadas com concentrados contendo ou não óleo de soja. A temperatura interna (TI) dos animais foi aferida com termômetros eletrônicos adaptados em dispositivos intravaginais (livres de hormônio) a cada 10 minutos durante 48h. Concomitantemente, dados climáticos (temperatura do ar, umidade relativa do ar, velocidade do vento e radiação solar) foram coletados para cálculo dos índices de temperatura e umidade (ITU), índice de temperatura equivalente (ITE) e o índice de frequência respiratória predita (PFR). A suplementação com óleo de soja não afetou a temperatura interna das vacas. A TI variou significativamente entre os grupos genéticos, com a maior média observada à noite nas vacas Holandês × » Gir em relação às ½ Holandês × ½ Gir (39,54 °C vs 39,06 °C, respectivamente). ITU, ITE e PFR tiveram correlação significativa e positiva com a TI de vacas Girolando, mas o PFR não foi adequado para indicar estresse térmico em vacas no período da noite.

Consecuencias del seudofisiculturismo en adolescentes / Conséquences du pseudo-culturisme chez les adolescents / Consequences of seuophysiculturism in adolescents

En la actualidad en Cuba algunos adolescentes y jóvenes, en su afán de aumentar rápido el tamaño de sus músculos se están inyectando aceite de soya de uso doméstico, lo cual les ha conducido a graves lesiones que incluso han puesto en peligro sus vidas. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar una nueva afección, mostrar las características de las lesiones y divulgar los resultados con fines educativos y de prevención. Se presentaron 3 casos sobre los efectos nocivos de la inyección de aceite de uso doméstico en músculos, en pacientes ingresados en el Hospital Pediátrico Eliseo ¨Noel¨ Caamaño de Matanzas de diciembre 2010 a mayo 2011. Sus características clínicas son gran aumento de volumen en músculos inyectados, el calor, rubor, intenso dolor e impotencia funcional con toma del estado general. El tratamiento quirúrgico fue incisión, desbridamiento y drenaje, que mostró abundante aceite, pus, sangre y fibras musculares necrosadas; proceder que se debe realizar múltiples veces. Las lesiones no ocurren de inmediato sino con intervalos variables, no al unísono sino desorganizadamente, con gran dificultad para su cicatrización. Se utilizó además tratamiento antibiótico de amplio espectro y cámara hiperbárica. Se concluye que la utilización de aceite de uso doméstico trae graves consecuencias a la salud, como la sepsis y necrosis severa de los músculos, hepatitis C, septicemia y peligro para la vida de quienes lo usan(AU)

At present, some teenagers and young people in Cuba, in their desire to quickly increase the size of their muscles, are injecting soybean oil for domestic use, which has led them to serious injuries and even risk to their lives. The aim of this work is to present this new condition, to show the characteristics of the lesions and spread the results for education and prevention. We presented three cases on the adverse effects of oil injection into muscles in patients who were admitted to the Paediatric Hospital Eliseo ¨Noel¨ Caamaño of Matanzas from December 2010 to May 2011. Their clinical features were a high increase in volume of the injected muscles, heat, redness, intense pain and functional impotence with general malaise. The surgical treatment consisted on the incision, debridement and drainage which showed abundant oil, pus, blood and necrotic muscle fibres, procedure that had to be performed many times. The lesions did not occur immediately, but with varying intervals and not in unison but in a disorganized form with great difficulty in healing. Treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotic was also used as well as hyperbaric chamber. We conclude that the use of domestic oil provokes serious consequences to health such as sepsis and serious muscle necrosis, Hepatitis C, septicaemia and danger to the lives of those who use it(AU)

Afin de développer rapidement leur masse musculaire, les adolescents et jeunes gens à Cuba ont l'habitude de s'injecter par voie intramusculaire de l'huile de soya à usage domestique, résultant en graves lésions et mettant même leurs vies en péril. Le but de ce travail est de présenter cette nouvelle affection, de montrer les caractéristiques des lésions, et de diffuser les résultats à des fins éducative et préventive. Les cas des trois jeunes patients hospitalisés à l'hôpital pédiatrique Eliseo Noel Camaño, à Matanzas, depuis décembre 2010 jusqu'à mais 2011, montrant les effets néfastes de l'injection intramusculaire de l'huile à usage domestique, sont présentés. Les caractéristiques cliniques comprennent une grande augmentation du volume des muscles injectés, chaleur, douleur intense, rougeur, impotence fonctionnelle, et malaise générale. Le traitement chirurgical a consisté en incision, débridement et drainage, montrant une quantité excessive d'huile, pus, sang et fibres musculaires nécrosées; cette opération a été répétée plusieurs fois. Les lésions ne se produisent pas d'immédiat, mais en intervalles variables et de façon désorganisée, rendant la cicatrisation difficile. Les patients ont été aussi traités par des antibiotiques à large spectre et par oxygénothérapie hyperbare. On conclu que l'emploi de l'huile à usage domestique a des conséquences nuisibles pour la santé telles que l'infection et la nécrose sévère des muscles, hépatite C, septicémie et danger pour la vie de ceux qui l'utilisent(AU)

Paradoxical effect of a pequi oil-rich diet on the development of atherosclerosis: balance between antioxidant and hyperlipidemic properties

Pequi is the fruit of Caryocar brasiliense and its oil has a high concentration of monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids, which are anti- and pro-atherogenic agents, respectively, and of carotenoids, which give it antioxidant properties. Our objective was to study the effect of the intake of a cholesterol-rich diet supplemented with pequi oil, compared to the same diet containing soybean oil, on atherosclerosis development, and oxidative stress in atherosclerosis-susceptible LDL receptor-deficient mice (LDLr-/-, C57BL/6-background). Female mice were fed a cholesterol-rich diet containing 7% soybean oil (Soybean group, N = 12) or 7% pequi oil (Pequi group, N = 12) for 6 weeks. The Pequi group presented a more atherogenic lipid profile and more advanced atherosclerotic lesions in the aortic root compared to the Soybean group. However, the Pequi group presented a less advanced lesion in the aorta than the Soybean group and showed lower lipid peroxidation (Soybean group: 50.2 ± 7.1; Pequi group: 30.0 ± 4.8 µmol MDA/mg protein) and anti-oxidized LDL autoantibodies (Soybean group: 35.7 ± 9.4; Pequi group: 15.6 ± 3.7 arbitrary units). Peritoneal macrophages from the Pequi group stimulated with zymosan showed a reduction in the release of reactive oxygen species compared to the Soybean group. Our data suggest that a pequi oil-rich diet slows atherogenesis in the initial stages, possibly due to its antioxidant activity. However, the increase of serum cholesterol induces a more prominent LDL migration toward the intimae of arteries, increasing the advanced atherosclerotic plaque. In conclusion, pequi oil associated with an atherogenic diet worsens the lipid profile and accelerates the formation of advanced atherosclerotic lesions despite its antioxidant action.

comparative study between the effects of dietary soya and estrogen replacement therapy on the lung of ovariectomized albino rats: histological and immunohistochemical study

Soy bean phytoestrogens have estrogenic properties and have been reported to be safe on female reproductive tissue. The present work aimed at comparing the effects of soya and estrogen in the lung of ovariectomized rats and demonstrating whether dietary soya could substitute estrogen replacement therapy. Thirty-nine adult female albino rats were divided into four groups. Group I [control] included nine rats. Group II included 10 rats ovariectomized for 6 months. Groups III and IV: each included 10 rats ovariectomized for 6 months and received estrogen replacement [group III] or soy bean [group IV]. Lung sections were subjected to H and E, Masson's trichrome stains, and immunohistomchemical staining of alpha smooth muscle actin [alpha SMA]. The mean smooth muscle thickness, area of collagen deposition, and area percent of alpha SMA were assessed. In group II, thick interalveolar septa with condensed collagen fibers, thickened bronchiolar smooth muscles, and cellular infiltration were detected. Positive alpha SMA immunoreactivity was noted in the thickened interalveolar septa. The mean smooth muscle thickness, collagen deposition, and area percent of alpha SMA immunoreactivity showed a significant increase in group II versus other groups, and there was significant decrease in groups III and IV versus group II. In groups III and IV, cellular infiltration and extravasated red blood cells were noted. Otherwise, they were comparable to the control group. It could be concluded that both soya and estrogen led to improved changes in the lung of ovariectomized rats almost to the same extent. Thus, soya might be recommended as a safe therapeutic substitute to estrogen, which has been reported to have side effects on female reproductive tissue

Abdominal adiposity, insulin and bone quality in young male rats fed a high-fat diet containing soybean or canola oil

OBJECTIVES: A low ratio of omega-6/omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is associated with healthy bone properties. However, fatty diets can induce obesity. Our objective was to evaluate intra-abdominal adiposity, insulin, and bone growth in rats fed a high-fat diet containing low ratios of omega-6/omega-3 provided in canola oil. METHODS: After weaning, rats were grouped and fed either a control diet (7S), a high-fat diet containing soybean oil (19S) or a high-fat diet of canola oil (19C) until they were 60 days old. Differences were considered to be significant if p<0.05. RESULTS: After 60 days, the 19S and 19C groups showed more energy intake, body density growth and intraabdominal fat mass. However, the 19S group had a higher area (200 percent) and a lower number (44 percent) of adipocytes, while the 7S and 19C groups did not differ. The serum concentrations of glucose and insulin and the insulin resistance index were significantly increased in the 19C group (15 percent, 56 percent, and 78 percent, respectively) compared to the 7S group. Bone measurements of the 19S and 19C groups showed a higher femur mass (25 percent) and a higher lumbar vertebrae mass (11 percent) and length (5 percent). Computed tomography analysis revealed more radiodensity in the proximal femoral epiphysis and lumbar vertebrae of 19C group compared to the 7S and 19S groups. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that the amount and source of fat used in the diet after weaning increase body growth and fat depots and affect insulin resistance and, consequently, bone health.

Digestão de carboidratos em equinos alimentados com dietas compostas de volumoso ou de volumoso suplementado com concentrado e/ou óleo de soja / Carbohydrate digestion in horses fed diets composed by roughages or roughages supplemented with concentrate and/or soybean oil

Determinaram-se as frações dos carboidratos não fibrosos, hidrolisáveis e rapidamente fermentáveis em diferentes dietas e estimou-se a digestibilidade aparente desses nutrientes em dois ensaios com equinos. No ensaio I, utilizaram-se quatro equinos em delineamento quadrado latino 4x4, que consumiram dietas compostas por: feno de tifton-85; feno de tifton-85 e feno de alfafa; feno de tifton-85, feno de alfafa e concentrado; feno de tifton-85 e concentrado. No ensaio II, utilizaram-se 15 equinos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, que consumiram dietas com 5, 13 e 21 por cento de extrato etéreo, obtidos com a inclusão de diferentes proporções de óleo de soja. A inclusão de concentrado nas dietas aumentou a digestibilidade dos carboidratos não fibrosos e de suas frações, sem afetar a digestibilidade da fibra, enquanto, em dietas com 13 por cento de extrato etéreo, a digestibilidade das frações dos carboidratos fibrosos e a dos não fibrosos não foram afetadas. Nas dietas com 21 por cento de extrato etéreo, houve redução na digestibilidade da celulose e dos carboidratos não fibrosos e suas frações hidrolisáveis e rapidamente fermentáveis. A análise dos carboidratos não fibrosos é uma boa estimativa do valor nutricional dos alimentos, podendo ser incluída na avaliação da qualidade dos alimentos e dietas dos equinos.

The fractions of nonfiber carbohydrates, hydrolyzable carbohydrates, and rapidly fermentable carbohydrates of diets and the apparent digestibility of these nutrients were evaluated in horses in two digestion assays. In assay I, four horses in 4x4 latin square diets: tifton-85 hay; tifton-85 hay and alfafa hay; tifton-85 hay, alfafa hay, and concentrate; and tifton-85 hay and concentrate. In assay II, fifteen horses were used in a completely randomized design, diets with 5, 13, and 21 percent ether obtained with the inclusion of different proportions of soybean oil. Results showed that inclusion of concentrate in diets increased digestibility of nonfiber carbohydrates, hydrolyzable carbohydrates, rapidly fermentable carbohydrates, and total carbohydrates, without affecting digestibility of fiber. In diets with 13 percent of ether extract in function of soybean oil inclusion, digestibility of fiber and nonfiber carbohydrates fractions was not affected; however, in diets with 21 percent of ether extract, the digestibility of cellulose, nonfiber carbohydrates, hydrolyzable carbohydrates and rapidly fermentable carbohydrates were reduced. Analysis of nonfiber carbohydrates fractions is a good estimate of feeds nutritional value, and could be included in quality evaluation of feeds and diets given to horses.

Síntese de lipídios estruturados por interesterificação de banha e óleo de soja para obtenção de sucedâneo da gordura do leite humano / Synthesis of structure lipids by interesterification of lard and soybean oil for obtain human milk fat substitute

O leite humano é um alimento completo, possui todos os nutrientes em quantidade e qualidade necessárias, proporciona proteção contra infecções e alergias e estimula o sistema imunológico. Os lipídios do leite humano são fonte energética; veículos para as vitaminas lipossolúveis; contêm ácidos graxos poliinsaturados necessários para o desenvolvimento cerebral; contêm precursores de prostaglandinas e hormônios; e são constituintes essenciais para as membranas celulares. Muitas mães, por razões médicas, metabólicas ou econômicas, dependem de fórmulas artificiais para alimentar seus filhos. Portanto, a composição dos ácidos graxos e a sua distribuição nas cadeias dos triacilgliceróis devem ser alvos de estudos em fórmulas infantis, sendo que os triacilgliceróis do leite humano devem servir de modelo para os componentes lipídicos. Recentemente, diversos estudos apontam a interesterificação como alternativa para a produção de sucedâneos da gordura do leite humano. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi explorar diversas possibilidades da modificação lipídica para a obtenção deste sucedâneo. As matérias-primas utilizadas foram banha e óleo de soja, gorduras facilmente obtidas e de baixo custo no Brasil. Neste trabalho, foram produzidos lipídios estruturados por interesterificação química e enzimática, sendo que na interesterificação enzimática foram utilizadas duas lipases puras, a AY30TM (Candida cylindracea) e a M10TM (Mucor circinelloides), e a lipase imobilizada Lipozyme TL IM (Thermomices lanuginosa). Os lipídios estruturados foram submetidos a análises de suas propriedades químicas e físicas, que foram comparadas às propriedades da gordura do leite humano e do lipídio estruturado comercial BetapolTM. Os resultados apresentados demonstraram a viabilidade da interesterificação como método de modificação para obtenção de lipídios estruturados sucedâneos da gordura do leite humano. Tendo em vista a possibilidade de maior controle reacional devido à especificidade das lipases e a busca por processos ambientalmente corretos, a interesterificação enzimática mostra-se alternativa mais interessante para esta modificação lipídica. A mistura de banha e óleo de soja demonstrou ser opção viável para a produção de sucedâneos da gordura do leite humano

Human milk is a complete food with all the nutrients in quantity and quality provides protection against infections and allergies and stimulates the immune system. The lipids of human milk are source of energy; vehicles for liposoluble vitamins; contain polyunsaturated fatty acids for brain development; contain precursors of prostaglandins, hormones; and are essential constituents to the cell membranes. Many mothers, for medical, metabolic or economic reasons, depend on artificial formulas to feed their children. Therefore, the composition of fatty acids and their distribution chains in the triacylglycerols must be targets of studies on infant formula, and the human milk triacylglycerols should be a model for the lipid components. Recently, several studies indicate the interesterification like an alternative for the production of substitutes of human milk fat. The objective of this study was to explore various possibilities of lipid modification to achieve this substitute. The raw materials used were lard and soybean oil, fats easily obtained and cheap in Brazil. In this work, were produced structured lipids by chemical and enzymatic interesterification. For enzymatic interesterification were used two pure lipases, AY30 TM (Candida cylindracea) and M10 (M (Mucor circinelloides) and one immobilized lipase, Lipozyme TL IM (Thermomices lanuginosa). The structured lipids were submitted to analysis of their chemical and physical properties, which were compared with the human milk fat and the structured commercial lipid Betapol TM. The results demonstrated the feasibility of interesterification as a method of modification to obtain structured lipids substitutes of human milk fat. The possibility of greater control reaction because the specificity of lipases and the search for environmentally correct procedures makes enzymatic interesterification the most attractive alternative for modifying lipids. The mixture of soybean oil and lard is a viable alternative for the production of human milk fat substitutes

Estudo da influência da área específica nas alterações do óleo de soja utilizado em frituras descontínuas com batata inglesa / Study of the influence of the specific area in the alterations of the oil of soy used in frying with potato

Para verificar as possíveis influências de áreas específicas no óleo de soja refinado utilizado em frituras descontínuas com batata inglesa, conduziu-se o experimento, viariando-se as áreas específicas de três fritadeiras, F1, F2 e F3, as quais inicialmente foram de 0,11; 0,17 e 0,23 (cm² mL), respectivamente. A temperatura e o tempo de aquecimento utilizados foram de 190 + 10° C por 36 horas. Em cada fritadeira foram realizadas duas frituras diárias com batata inglesa. As alterações ocorridas no óleo de soja durante o processo de frituras diárias com batata inglesa. As alterações ocorridas no óleo de soja durante o processo de fritura foram monitoradas nos tempos 0; 12; 24 e 36 horas de aquecimento, através das principais determinações, que caracterizam a identidade e a qualidade dos óleos comestíveis. As características de identidade foram avaliadas pelas determinações da composição em ácidos graxos e dos índices de iodo e de refração; as de qualidade através da acidez, dienos e conjugados, índice de peróxido, cor e compostos polares e apolares. Os resultados das determinações utilizadas para avaliar as características de identidade e qualidade no óleo original, mostraram que o mesmo se encontrava dentro dos padrõe exigidos pela legislação brasileira (M.S./ANVISA, 1999) e pelo Codex Alimentarius (CODEX / FAO / WHO, 1989).

Correlaçäo entre dieta lipídica predominantemente insaturada e aterosclerose / Correlation between predominance unsaturated lipid diet and atherosclerosis

O autor realizou estudo experimental, oferencendo dieta lipídica com predomínio de insaturados, considerada näo aterosclerótica, a ratos Wistar, machos e adultos, com o objetivo de investigar se tal dieta provocaria aterosclerose, num período de 20 semanas. Utilizou-se dois grupos (um controle, com 30 ratos, que ingeriu dieta controle balanceada; outro com 26 animais que foram alimentados com a dieta controle acrescida de 10 por cento de óleo de soja, cuja a composiçäo tem 57g/100ml de lipídios polinsaturados, 22g/100ml de gorduras monoinsaturadas e 13g/100ml de saturados. Retirou a origem das artérias: coronárias, mesentéricas superiores e bifurcações das ilíacas, para análise histopatológica. Encontrou-se 23,07 por cento de incidência de aterosclerose em paredes coronárias, dos ratos do grupo II que ingeriram dieta lipídica predominantemente insaturada; confirmado estatisticamente pelo teste Exato de Fisher (p=0,007). Nas artérias mesentéricas e bifurcações das ilíacas, näo foram encontrados sinais de esclerose. Discute o resultado pelos aspectos: fatores fisiopatológicos e predisponentes para a doença; aterosclerose devido a lipídios insaturados; características dos ácidos graxos saturados, mono e polinsaturados; do óleo de soja e dos ratos Wistar. Conclui-se que a dieta lipídica com predomínio de insaturados produziu aterosclerose em coronárias de ratos Wistar, machos, adultos, após 20 semanas