An exploratory study was performed on eight healthy volunteers to assess how short-term changes in energy balance and dietary carbohydrate content impact breath acetone concentrations. Participants were studied on three occasions: on each occasion, ...| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This chapter introduces us to the development of flavor, odor, and pungency in onion and garlic, which is used as vegetables and spices and home remed…| www.sciencedirect.com
Acetaldehyde is a substance that is produced in the human body during metabolic processes, for example when the body breaks down alcohol. This substance often occurs in nature as a chemical by-product in plants and in many organisms. It is also a natural ingredient in many foods, such as fruit, coffee and bread. The taste of acetaldehyde is described as fresh with a fruity but sometimes musty odour.| www.rivm.nl
Human axillary sweat may provide information pertaining to genetic relatedness and health status. A significant contributor to good health, both in th…| www.sciencedirect.com
A growing body of evidence suggests that men may perceive women’s bodily odour to be more attractive during the high-fertility ovulatory phase than during other phases in the menstrual cycle. In particular, women’s bodily odour may influence ...| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The derivatives of 1,2-dithiolane are scattered widely throughout the natural world where they are generally exploited for their biocidal properties. One of these, known as asparagusic acid (1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid), is present in the frequently consumed vegetable, asparagus, and though apparently innocuous toxicologically, it may be responsible for the distinctive urine odor produced after consuming this food. This review collects together, for the first time, historical observation...| muse.jhu.edu
Asparagusic acid (1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid) is a simple sulphur-containing 5-membered heterocyclic compound that appears unique to asparagus, …| www.sciencedirect.com
Accumulating evidence indicates that microbiota plays a critical role in physiological processes in humans. However, it might also contribute to body malodor by producing numerous odorous molecules such as ammonia, volatile sulfur compounds or ...| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
To determine whether drinking coffee with caffeine accelerates the sympathetic response to acetylcholine (ACh). Tests were performed twice at 1-week intervals following the intake of coffee. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: Group A ...| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov