Ayhan Baştürk

The Role of Selected Bioactive Compounds and Micronutrients with Immune-enhancing Activity on the Prevention and Mitigation of SARS-CoV-2

Ayhan Baştürk, M. Murat Ceylan, Kevser Alaca & Gülçin Yıldız · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

While the world is fighting against SARS-CoV-2, this virus continues to mutate around the world, infecting with new variants and causing the death of people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data, there were over 255 million confirmed cases and more than 5 million...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230468

Volatile Compounds, Fatty Acid Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Centaurea albonitens and Centaurea balsamita Seeds Growing in Van, Turkey

Sümeye Peker & Ayhan Baştürk · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the potential of Centaurea albonitens and Centaurea balsamita seeds as alternative raw materials for edible oil production and natural antioxidant sources. Study Design: C. balsamita and C. albonitens were harvested from th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i430161