by Ashok Chakraborty  and Smita Guha

Received: 19 January 2026;  Published: 12 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2602008

Neuro degenerative diseases involve protein aggregation that causes neural cell death or loss of neural communication that affects body balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Aggregation of proteins, like α-synuclein, are found in Parkinson’s disease (PD), while tau, amyloid-β42 and TDP-43, are aggregated in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Besides, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB); dystrophic neuritis (DN); corticobasal degeneration (CBD); argyrophilic grain disease [...]

by Diwakar Singh  and Anita Singh

Received: 06 February 2026;  Published: 09 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2602007

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale, lipid-bilayer carriers that mediate intercellular communication by transporting proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, thereby influencing physiological and pathological processes. This review integrates current knowledge on milk-derived and human extracellular vesicles, highlighting their multifunctional roles in therapy, diagnostics, and regenerative medicine. Milk-derived EVs (MEVs), small EVs (sEVs), and human milk EVs (hMEVs) demonstrate unique stability, biocompatibil [...]

by Raquel Ricci  , Luana Romão Nogueira  , Priscila Maximino  , William Cabral de Miranda  , Karina Rizzardo Sella  , Nathalia Gioia de Paula  and Mauro Fisberg

Received: 18 December 2025;  Published: 29 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2602006

This study descriptively investigates the food acceptance patterns and dietary profiles of neurotypical infants, children, and adolescents with Feeding Difficulties (FD) at a Brazilian pediatric reference center. It further examines whether a broader food repertoire translates into improved nutritional quality. The research, an observational, analytical cross-sectional study, analyzed data from 237 patients aged 10 to 204 months with FD. Findings revealed a discrepancy between family perceptions and professional as [...]

by Alessandro Menotti  and Paolo Emilio Puddu

Received: 12 December 2025;  Published: 26 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2602005

To study the relationship of dietary score versus age at death (AD) in an extinct cohort at 61 years of follow-up, based on an “inverse” procedure. Data from the Italian Rural Areas (IRA) of the Seven Countries Study of Cardiovascular Diseases, made up of 1712 middle-aged men followed for 61 years, were used. The “direct” approach means applying a dietary score to each subject of a cohort and, by means of a model, estimating the probabilities of events for different dietary score levels. The “inverse” approach, ins [...]

by Bashiri Iddy Muzzo  and Frederick D. Provenza

Received: 10 December 2025;  Published: 03 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2602004

Food-system by-products (FSBP), including agricultural by-products, agro-industrial co-products, and food-processing residues, represent an underused source of nutrients and plant secondary compounds with significant potential in ruminant feeding systems. This review synthesized 96 peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2025 on phytochemically rich FSBP in ruminant diets, focusing on composition, rumen fermentation, animal health and performance, product quality, and environmental outcomes. Across the stu [...]

by Jozélio Freire de Carvalho  and Rosangela Passos de Jesus

Received: 03 November 2025;  Published: 23 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601003

Dietary factors influence chronic inflammation and immune regulation, potentially affecting the onset and activity of rheumatic disease. Red meat, a major source of protein, heme iron, and saturated fat, has been linked to metabolic and inflammatory disorders, yet its role in rheumatic diseases remains unclear. To comprehensively evaluate the relationship between red-meat consumption and major rheumatic diseases—including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and other inflammatory or [...]

by Jozélio Freire de Carvalho  and Rosangela Passos de Jesus

Received: 27 October 2025;  Published: 13 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601002

Selenium (Se) is a key micronutrient integrated into selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidases (GPx), which are responsible for crucial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Oxidative stress contributes to the immunopathogenesis and chronic joint damage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), supporting interest in selenium supplementation as an adjunct therapeutic strategy. This review was based on a structured literature search of major biomedical databases and evaluated six controlled clinical trials involvin [...]

by Recent Progress in Nutrition Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2026;  Published: 04 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601001

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2025. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]

by Ola A. E. Mohamed  and Ibtisam E. M. El Zubeir

Received: 30 July 2025;  Published: 22 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2504026

This study was conducted to process frozen yoghurt (FY) from camel milk (CM) flavored with either 5% or 8% banana (B) or dates (D). The mix of FY consists of stirred yoghurt, sugar, Gum Arabic, and banana (Musa lutea) or dates (Phoenix dactylifera). The mix was divided into 4 portions and then each mix was sub-derived into an ice-cream machine and then packed into plastic cups that were stored at -18°C for 5 weeks. The chemical composition and sensory evaluation were conducted weekly. The chemical composition of FY [...]

by Md. Robeul Islam  , Avijit Banik  , Hasnain Anjum  , Nusrat Nabila Fariha  , Zarin Rushni  , Maruf Abony  , Dipa Rani Bhowmik  and Zakaria Ahmed

Received: 01 May 2025;  Published: 09 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2504025

Enteropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli, like the serotype O157:H7, can cause significant health issues if consumed. Milk and dairy products can serve as a reservoir for the bacteria. Dissemination of multidrug-resistant E. coli through dairy products can become a potential health hazard if consumed. The present study investigates the occurrence of multidrug-resistant E. coli O157:H7 in raw milk obtained from farms and markets around Dhaka, Bangladesh. A Total of 50 milk samples were collected in this study fr [...]