• Associations between serum taurine concentrations in mothers and neonates and the children's anthropometrics and early neurodevelopment: Results from the Seychelles Child Development Study, Nutrition Cohort 2 

      Beggan, Laura A.; Mulhern, Maria S.; Mæhre, Hanne; McSorley, Emeir M.; Yeates, Alison J.; Zavez, Alexis; Thurston, Sally W.; Shamlaye, Conrad; van Wijngaarden, Edwin; Davidson, Philip W.; Myers, Gary J.; Strain, J.J.; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-25)
      Background: High concentrations of taurine are present in the developing human brain and maternal breast milk. Taurine is thought to influence fetal growth and brain development based on experimental rodent studies. As fish is an important dietary source of taurine, we investigated associations between taurine concentrations and child outcomes in a high fish consuming population.<p> <p>Objective: ...
    • Cold-pressed minke whale oil reduces circulating LDL/VLDL-cholesterol, lipid oxidation and atherogenesis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice fed a Western-type diet for 13 weeks 

      Walquist, Mari; Stormo, Svein Kristian; Østerud, Bjarne; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Eilertsen, Karl-Erik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-04)
      Background<br> Long-chain n3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n3-PUFA) are well known for their anti-inflammatory activity and their impact on cardiovascular disease. Cold-pressed whale oil (CWO) has half the amount of LC n3-PUFA compared to cod liver oil (CLO). Still, there has been observed more pronounced beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease markers from intake of CWO compared to intake ...
    • Dietary intake of cod and scallop reduces atherosclerotic burden in female apolipoprotein E-deficient mice fed a Western-type high fat diet for 13 weeks 

      Jensen, Ida-Johanne; Walquist, Mari; Liaset, Bjørn; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Eilertsen, Karl-Erik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-02)
      <b>Background:</b> It is now increasingly recognized that the beneficial effects of seafood consumption is not limited to lipids and fatty acid, but that the protein part, i.e., peptides and amino acids, together with vitamins and even unknown bioactive constituents also are important for disease prevention. This study was designed to evaluate the putative anti-atherogenic effects of different ...
    • Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Orange-Footed Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa)—Effect of Different Enzymes on Protein Yield and Bioactivity 

      Vu, Dat Trong; Falch, Eva; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Jensen, Ida-Johanne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-07)
      While sea cucumber is a food delicacy in Asia, these food resources are less exploited in Europe. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition and potential food applications of the less exploited orange-footed sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa). In particular, the antioxidative capacity and free amino acids associated with the umami flavor released by enzymatic hydrolyses by ...
    • Heat treatment increases the protein bioaccessibility in the red seaweed dulse (Palmaria palmata), but not in the brown seaweed winged kelp (Alaria esculenta) 

      Mæhre, Hanne K; Edvinsen, Guro Kristine; Eilertsen, Karl-Erik; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-25)
      Bioaccessibility of plant proteins has been shown to be inferior to that of proteins of animal origin. Heat treatment has been shown to positively affect this in some plants. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of heat treatment on bioaccessibility of seaweed proteins. An in vitro gastrointestinal digestion model was used for evaluation of potential effects on the brown seaweed Alaria ...
    • Kunnskapsbehov av betydning for mattrygghet og beskyttelse av miljøet. Oppsummering fra VKMs vitenskapelige uttalelser i perioden 2016 - 2017 

      Alexander, Jan; Andersen, Lene Frost; Asare, Nana Yaa Ohene; Basic, Dean; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Grahek-Ogden, Danica; Hemre, Gro Ingunn; Hjeltnes, Brit Kristine; Hofshagen, Merete; Krogdahl, Åshild; Källqvist, Torsten; Rafoss, Trond; Skaar, Ida; Skåre, Janneche Utne; Sorteberg, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl; Steffensen, Inger-Lise; Vandvik, Vigdis; Wasteson, Yngvild; Wendell, Micael (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2018)
      Målet med denne rapporten er å synliggjøre kunnskapsbehov som er viktige for å sikre trygg mat og beskyttelse av miljøet i årene som kommer, og forbedre den nasjonale kunnskapsbasen. Rapporten er den siste i en serie av rapporter om kunnskapsbehov publisert av Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø (VKM, tidligere Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet). Den løfter frem kunnskapsbehov som er identifisert ...
    • New marine low trophic resources as food: nutritional and food safety aspects 

      Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Eilertsen, Karl-Erik; Aschan, Michaela Maria; Bandarra, Narcissa (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-01)
      Food agencies recommend increasing the consumption of aquatic food to promote healthy living and sustainability, and, particularly, to prevent Western lifestyle-related diseases and secure sustainable food systems. This requires growth in global seafood production, and the utilization of low trophic species (LTS) is suggested. LTS are already considered nutritious and important in Asian and ...
    • Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Diseases: Effects, Mechanisms and Dietary Relevance 

      Mæhre, Hanne K; Jensen, Ida-Johanne; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Eilertsen, Karl-Erik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-18)
      ω-3 fatty acids (n-3 FA) have, since the 1970s, been associated with beneficial health effects. They are, however, prone to lipid peroxidation due to their many double bonds. Lipid peroxidation is a process that may lead to increased oxidative stress, a condition associated with adverse health effects. Recently, conflicting evidence regarding the health benefits of intake of n-3 from seafood or ...
    • Prosessering av sjømat – Endring i næringsinnhold, biotilgjengelighet og helseeffekter 

      Larsen, Rune; Stormo, Svein Kristian; Eilertsen, Karl-Erik; Mæhre, Hanne K; Jensen, Ida-Johanne; Østerud, Bjarne; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2010-11-29)
      Rapporten oppsummerer hvordan prosessering kan påvirke innholdet av næringsstoffer i sjømat, samt hvordan biotilgjengeligheten til ulike stoffer kan endres som følge av prosessbetingelsene. I tillegg er det kort redegjort for vitenskapelig status på helseeffektene av sjømatkonsum, samt hvilke ernæringsmessige faktorer som gjør sjømat til et særegent næringsmiddel. Økt prosesseringsgrad av sjømat ...
    • Research needs of importance for food safety and environmental protection as based on data gaps identified by VKM 

      Alexander, Jan; Andersen, Lene Frost; Asare, Nana Yaa Ohene; Basic, Dean; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Grahek-Ogden, Danica; Hemre, Gro Ingunn; Hjeltnes, Brit Kristine; Hofshagen, Merete; Krogdahl, Åshild; Källqvist, Torsten; Rafoss, Trond; Skaar, Ida; Skåre, Janneche Utne; Sorteberg, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl; Steffensen, Inger-Lise; Vandvik, Vigdis; Wasteson, Yngvild; Wendell, Micael (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2018-05-23)
      The goal of this report is to highlight research needs and data gaps that are of future importance for food safety and protection of the environment and thereby improve the national knowledge-base. This report is the latest in a series of reports on research needs and data gaps published periodically by the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), former Norwegian Scientific ...
    • Research needs of importance for food safety and environmental protection as based on data gaps identified by VKM. Summary report from VKM’s scientific opinions from 2016 to 2017 

      Alexander, Jan; Andersen, Lene Frost; Asare, Nana Yaa Ohene; Basic, Dean; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Grahek-Ogden, Danica; Hemre, Gro Ingunn; Hjeltnes, Brit Kristine; Hofshagen, Merete; Krogdahl, Åshild; Källqvist, Torsten; Rafoss, Trond; Skaar, Ida; Skåre, Janneche Utne; Sorteberg, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl; Steffensen, Inger-Lise; Vandvik, Vigdis; Wasteson, Yngvild; Wendell, Micael (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2018-05-23)
      Summary report from VKM’s scientific opinions for 2016 - 2017<br>The goal of this report is to highlight research needs and data gaps that are of future importance for food safety and protection of the environment and thereby improve the national knowledge base. This report is the latest in a series of reports on research needs and data gaps published periodically by the Norwegian Scientific Committee ...
    • Risk assessment of radioactivity in Food. Opinion of the Scientific Committee of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety, VKM report 2017:25 

      Alexander, Jan; Brantsæter, Anne Lise; Brunborg, Gunnar; Fæste, Christiane Kruse; Jaworska, Alicja; Komperød, Mari; Lillegaard, Inger Therese L.; Rosseland, Carola; Skuterud, Lavrans; Andersen, Lene Frost; Elvevoll, Edel Oddny; Hjeltnes, Brit; Hofshagen, Merete; Krogdahl, Åshild; Källqvist, Torsten; Sorteberg, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl; Rafoss, Trond; Skaar, Ida; Skåre, Janneche Utne; Steffensen, Inger-Lise; Vandvik, Vigdis; Wasteson, Yngvild; Hemre, Gro Ingunn (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2017-08-23)
      Since 1986, the management of radioactive contamination in food and feed in Norway has been driven mainly by the Chernobyl Disaster follow-up. Monitoring and countermeasures are still in place to reduce the exposure to the population. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is in the process of revising the maximum levels (MLs) for radioactive substances in drinking water and food and establishing ...