Rice provides carbohydrates, an essential source of energy in addition to about 40% of protein requirement and other nutrients for Sri Lankans. Many different rice varieties are being used by Sri Lankans as the staple. The ...

Non enzymatic protein glycation and oxidative stress are the key molecular basis of the macro and micro vascular complications observed in chronic diabetics, Decoctions prepared with medicinal plants with antiglycation and ...

Long term diabetes increases the risk of many micro and macro vascular diabetic complications and oxidative stress, due to formation of excessive amounts of free radicals. Non enzymatic protein glycation is the key molecular ...

Herbal beverages with desirable sensory attributes are an ideal way to offer consumers with phytochemicals having specific health promoting functionalities. Syzygium cumini bark decoction is used in treating diabetes ...

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among Sri Lankan females. Being null parous, use of oral contraceptives, lack of breast feeding and a family history of BC are some of the risk factors believed to be associated ...

Background: It is widely believed that consumption of antioxidant rich food will help to improve health status. Hence, it is vital to improve the bioavailability of dietary antioxidants and the bioavailability of these ...

The quality of dietary proteins is based on the essential amino acid composition and digestibility. Quality estimates are necessary to determine the amount of a food/product required to provide a safe level of essential ...