Healthy Functions

Enzymatic hydrolysis of whey proteins increased the reducing capacity and decreased reactive sulfhydryl (SH) content of the peptides. Hydrolysis yielded Maillard reaction products and the carbonyl compounds depleted SH by nucleophilic reaction.

Encapsulation of food protein hydrolysates and peptides using protein, polysaccharide and lipid carriers is needed to enhance their biostability and bioavailability for application as health-promoting functional food ingredients and nutraceuticals.

Building off previous theoretical research studies conducted on addictions, relapse cycles, and theories regarding group action methods and psychodrama in general, this article proposes to introduce a new action method technique into the 12-step program guidelines that were originally set up for recovery from alcoholism. This new technique will help individuals to reestablish their creative nature, connect them with others on a spiritual level, and through their higher awareness, help them to heal on a much deeper level, as well as to help them discover their greater purpose in life. The new method of Souldrama combines elements of the rational, emotional, and the spiritual mind, and also uses creativity, spontaneity, and imagination, so that the ego and the soul become aligned. Souldrama assists in helping relapses from occurring by putting spirituality into action and then linking together its seven doors of transformation with the guidelines of the 12 steps, which individuals will need to walk through ...