Mineral absorption

About: Mineral absorption is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 346 publications have been published within this topic receiving 11296 citations.

Does the pelleting process affect the nutritive value of a pre-starter diet for suckling piglets? Ex vivo studies on mineral absorption.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The effects of pelleting on the extent of the Maillard reaction (MR) and on calcium, magnesium and zinc solubility and absorption were analysed in a conventional pre-starter diet for suckling piglets. Development was tested measuring colour, absorbance (280/420 nm), fluorescence, residual free lysine, furosine, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural contents before and after pelleting. Fluorescence, absorbance and mineral solubility were also measured after in vitro digestion of diets. The effects on mineral absorption were tested using Caco-2 cells. RESULTS: MR indexes confirmed the development of the reaction during the pelleting of this particular diet compared with the meal diet. The CIE-Lab colour parameters showed a decrease in luminosity (L*) and progress of the colour to the red zone (a*) in the pelleted diet. A 36% decrease in free lysine content was observed. Significant correlations were observed between fluorescence intensity and furosine levels, HMF and furfural. The pelleting process did not modify calcium and magnesium solubility after in vitro digestion, but soluble zinc increased. The efficiency of calcium and zinc transport across Caco-2 cell monolayers was greater in the pelleted diet. CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of MR development is shown, resulting in various nutritional consequences. Optimisation of pelleting could result in a better formulation of diets for feedstuffs. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry

The Effect on Bone of Stimulated Intestinal Mineral Absorption Following Fructooligosaccharide Consumption in Rats

Abstract: Several studies have been carried out to establish the role of calcium and magnesium in bone. These minerals may play an important role in bone structure or strength. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are known to be stimulators of intestinal mineral absorption. In intact rats, bone volume and the mineral content (Ca, and Mg ) of the bone surface are greater in FOS-fed rats. Moreover, a significant relationship exists between the absorption of these minerals and their content in bone. Osteopenia is known to follow total gastrectomy in animals, leading to the severe concordant loss of both cortical and cancellous bone. These findings are similar to senile osteoporosis in humans. Dietary FOS completely prevents the gastrectomy-induced osteopenia in rats. If similar effects are found in humans, an increase in mineral deposition in bone during growth may contribute to the prevention of bone disease with age. Thus FOS might be a promising prebiotic for bone.

Relationship between Concentration of Nutrient Solution and Uptake of Nutrients in Muskmelon Grown in Rockwool

Abstract: Summary The relationship between nutrient concentration and uptake of nutrients by muskmelon (Cucumis melo L. cv. Earl's Favourite) grown in rockwool was studied to determine mineral absorption characteristics. Muskmelons were supplied one-third, two-thirds, and full strength Enshi solution. Leaf and stem fresh weights were markedly reduced when the plants were grown in one-third strength. Fresh weight and soluble solids content of fruits were highest in plants grown in full strength, followed by two-thirds, and one-third strength, respectively, but there were no distinct differences in their external appearance. During the early growth stages, the uptake rate of mineral elements (me/plant day) and the uptake concentration (uptake ratio of mineral elements to nutrient solution, me/liter) were highest in plants grown in full strength, followed by two-thirds, and one-third strength, respectively, but the uptake rate and concentration did not differ among treatments during growth after pollination. These results suggest that in rockwool culture of muskmelon, maintaining a higher nutrient concentration until pollination or pinching results in higher yield and quality of fruit. Furthermore, these findings also suggest that mineral concentration in the root environment is not as critical to nutrient uptake and fruit production at later stages.

Relationships between root activity and N, P, K, Ca, and Mg contents in roots of field crops

Abstract: Based on the previous paper (Osaki et al. 1995, Soil Sci. Plant Nutr., 41, 635-647), crops were classified by root characteristics for nitrogen uptake as follows: Group I (small root dry weight (RW) and high specific absorption rate of nitrogen (SARN)): legumes, potato, and beet; group II (large RW and low SARN): cereals; and group III (large RW and high SARN): sunflower. In the roots of field crops subjected to various treatments in a field of Hokkaido University, the nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium contents in roots were relatively higher in group I than in groups II and III. Potassium content in roots was high in maize and sunflower. Phosphorus content in roots in groups I and II increased linearly with the increase of the nitrogen content, and the contents of both minerals were higher in group II than in group I. However, the phosphorus content in group III remained constant or increased slightly with the increase of the nitrogen content. Potassium content in roots in groups I and II did not...

Assessing the effects of model Maillard compound intake on iron, copper and zinc retention and tissue delivery in adult rats

Abstract: The behaviour of dietary Maillard reaction compounds (MRP) as metal chelating polymers can alter mineral absorption and/or retention. Our aim in this study was to analyse the long-term effects of the consumption of model MRP from glucose-lysine heated for 90 min at 150 °C (GL) on iron, copper and zinc whole-body retention and tissue delivery. For 88 days, weaning rats were fed a Control diet or one containing 3% GL, until reaching the adult stage. During the experimental period a mineral balance was conducted to investigate the mineral retention. At day 88, the animals were sacrificed, blood was drawn for haemoglobin determination and some organs were removed. Copper and zinc balances were unaffected (Cu: 450 vs. 375 μg; Zn: 6.7 vs. 6.2 mg for Control and GL groups, respectively) and no change was observed in whole-body delivery. Iron retention, too, was unaltered (11.2 mg for Control and GL groups) but due to the tendency toward decreased body weight in the GL group (248 vs. 233 g for the Control and GL groups), whole-body iron concentration was 13% higher in the GL group than in the Control group. Absorbed iron accumulated particularly in the liver (144 vs. 190 μg g(-1) for the Control and GL groups), thus reducing haemoglobin levels. The long-term intake of MRP induced iron accumulation in the body but this did not result in enhanced iron functionality, since the haemoglobin concentration declined. Taking into account the findings of our research group's studies of young and adult rats, we now corroborate the hypothesis that the negative effect of GL MRP consumption on iron functionality takes place regardless of the animals' stage of life.