Plant Science Today,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
The
Devil’s
tree
(Alstonia
scholaris
(L.)
R.Br.),
a
member
of
the
Apocynaceae
family,
is
recognised
in
various
traditional
systems
for
its
efficacy
treating
several
diseases.
In
Mizo
medicines
India,
bark
extract
utilised
as
remedy
bacterial
and
parasitic
infections,
among
other
ailments.
To
validate
therapeutic
claim
people,
methanolic
was
prepared
chemical
composition
analysed.
found
to
contain
alkaloids,
carbohydrates,
flavonoids,
glycosides,
phytosterols,
saponins,
tannins,
reducing
sugars.
antioxidant
components
were
quantified,
revealing
phenolic
content
13.563±0.09
mg/g
quercetin
equivalent,
flavonoid
31.64±2.50
gallic
acid
total
10.48±0.84
ascorbic
equivalent.
These
findings
underscore
plant’s
cellular
protective
capacity.
Furthermore,
activities
assessed
using
2,2-diphenyl-1-1-picryldrazyl
(DPPH)
ferric
power
(FRAP)
assays.
plant
exhibited
significant
properties,
with
half-maximal
inhibitory
concentration
(IC50)
value
11.01
against
free
radicals
generated
from
DPPH
reaction.
Notably,
demonstrated
broad-spectrum
antibacterial
activity
Gram-negative
bacteria,
including
Escherichia
coli
Salmonella
typhi,
well
Gram-positive
species
such
Bacillus
cereus,
Enterococcus
faecalis
Staphylococcus
aureus.
This
study
establishes
A.
medicinal
promising
antimicrobial
pharmacological
containing
that
can
be
harnessed
purposes.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 4001 - 4001
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
This
review
delves
into
the
concept
of
nutrition
by
design,
exploring
relationship
between
poultry
production,
utilization
dietary
by-products
to
create
functional
foods,
and
their
impact
on
human
health.
Functional
foods
are
defined
as
products
that
extend
beyond
basic
nutritional
value,
offering
potential
benefits
in
disease
prevention
management.
Various
methods,
including
extraction,
fermentation,
enrichment,
biotechnology,
nanotechnology,
employed
obtain
bioactive
compounds
for
these
foods.
also
examines
innovative
approach
enhancing
livestock
diets
through
animal-based
methods.
Bioactive
found
such
essential
fatty
acids,
antioxidants,
carotenoids,
minerals,
vitamins,
peptides,
highlighted
promoting
well-being
mitigating
chronic
diseases.
Additionally,
explores
functionality
food
components
within
products,
emphasizing
critical
roles
bioaccessibility,
bioactivity,
bioavailability
The
importance
considering
key
aspects
design
enhanced
production
is
thoroughly
reviewed.
safety
establishment
regulations
guidelines
was
It
concluded
integration
principles
empowers
individuals
make
informed
choices
can
prioritize
health
well-being.
By
incorporating
rich
compounds,
consumers
proactively
take
steps
prevent
manage
issues,
ultimately
contributing
a
healthier
society
lifestyle.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 3307 - 3307
Published: Sept. 2, 2023
Steam
explosion
technology
is
an
emerging
pretreatment
method
that
has
shown
great
promise
for
food
processing
due
to
its
ability
efficiently
destroy
the
natural
barrier
structure
of
materials.
This
narrative
review
summarizes
principle
steam
technology,
similarities
and
differences
with
traditional
screw
extrusion
factors
affect
technology.
In
addition,
we
reviewed
applications
in
by-products
recent
years.
The
results
current
study
indicate
moderate
treatment
can
improve
quality
extraction
rate
target
products.
Finally,
provided
outlook
on
development
a
reference
wider
application
this
field.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 1802 - 1802
Published: June 7, 2024
The
aim
of
this
work
was
to
study
the
antioxidant
potential
aqueous
extracts
obtained
from
different
by-products.
effectiveness
these
compared
with
that
rosemary
extract.
Total
phenol
carotenoid
and
vitamin
C
contents,
as
well
in
vitro
activity,
were
assessed.
Phenol
content
positively
correlated
activity
extracts,
while
carotenoids
showed
a
less
clear
relationship.
Vitamin
associated
lemon
pepper
pomace
extracts.
Extracts
olive,
grape,
by-products
displayed
highest
(radical
scavenging
activity),
being
similar
Moreover,
phenolic
profile
analyzed,
revealing
diverse
compounds.
Rosemary
contained
variety
quantity
compounds,
olive
rich
hydroxytyrosol
4-hydroxybenzoic
acid.
Lemon
high
amounts
tyrosol,
tomato
had
abundant
epicatechin.
PCA
analysis
distinguished
based
on
phenol,
carotenoid,
content,
along
their
compound
profiles.
This
emphasizes
capacity
extract
valuable
sources
antioxidants
highlights
importance
understanding
bioactive
components.
CyTA - Journal of Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 5, 2024
Despite
its
potential
benefits,
lutein
availability
can
be
limited
due
to
inadequate
dietary
intake
of
fruits,
vegetables,
and
seaweed.
Additionally,
faces
challenges
related
gastrointestinal
absorption
physicochemical
characteristics.
To
tackle
these
issues,
fortifying
staple
foods
with
is
proposed,
but
low
solubility
susceptibility
oxidative
degradation
present
hurdles.
Nanoencapsulation
technology
emerges
as
a
promising
solution
for
improving
stability
during
food
processing,
storage,
absorption.
However,
lutein's
remains
challenge,
by
temperature,
UV-light,
oxygen
exposure.
Food
processing
involving
high
temperatures
cause
degradation,
while
specific
UV-wavelengths
lead
cleavage
molecules.
This
critical
viewpoint
carries
substantial
scientific
significance
urging
researchers
globally
prioritize
clinical
investigations
the
advancement
plant-based
nanoencapsulation
in
basic
items.
Clinical
studies
focusing
on
lutein-plant-based
approaches
are
essential
improve
bioaccessibility,
ultimately
contributing
better
vision
health.
Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Schima
wallichii
(DC.)Korth.
is
a
well-known
medicinal
plant
in
the
Mizo
traditional
medicine
of
Mizoram,
India,
and
used
for
remedy
several
parasitic
infections
including
those
intestinal
worms,
blood
flukes,
ectoparasites,
among
other
applications.To
study
properties
plant,
bark
extracts
were
prepared
using
solvents
having
different
polarities
that
included
petroleum
ether,
chloroform
methanol.The
antioxidant
property
was
evaluated
based
on
total
phenol
content,
flavonoid
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
free
radical-scavenging
activity
assay,
hydroxyl
ferric
reducing
power
(FRAP)
assays.The
overall
highest
methanol
extract,
followed
by
lastly
ether
extract.The
antiparasitic
assessed
an
roundworm,
Ascaridia
galli,
all
showed
effectiveness.Scanning
electron
microscopy
revealed
structural
damages
throughout
body
parasite.The
findings
thus
support
claim
people
endorse
further
investigations.
