Malícia honey (Mimosa quadrivalvis L.) produced by the jandaíra bee (Melipona subnitida D.) shows antioxidant activity via phenolic compound action in obese rats
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Obesity
is
a
disease
associated
with
increased
oxidative
stress
in
humans
and
animals,
consumption
of
antioxidant
compounds
such
as
polyphenols
can
minimise
it.
These
are
abundant
malícia
(Mimosa
quadrivalvis
L.)
honey
produced
by
stingless
bees.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
whether
administration
Mimosa
L.
obese
rats
could
reduce
vital
organs
through
phenolic
compound
action.
Wistar
(228
±
14.69
g)
were
randomly
divided
into
two
groups:
healthy
group
(HG,
n
=
20)
fed
control
diet
an
(OG,
cafeteria
for
the
initial
8
weeks.
After
this
period,
these
groups
again
randomised
four
subgroups:
10),
(1,000
mg/kg;
HGH,
OGH,
10)
final
weeks
previously
mentioned
diets.
The
euthanised
at
end
experiment
collect
brain,
gut,
kidney,
liver
tissues
parameters
related
profile.
reduced
energy
intake
weight
gain
OGH
comparison
OG.
Total
capacity
liver,
gut
both
treated
compared
respective
controls.
Lipid
peroxidation
decreased
kidney
OGH.
Both
showed
elevated
deposition,
including
catechin,
procyanidins,
flavonoids,
across
all
organs.
Specifically,
brain
greater
procyanidin
B2
gallic
acid
deposition;
B1
B2,
epicatechin,
myricetin
concentrations;
higher
kaempferol
3-glucoside
kidneys
had
deposition
Histologically,
displayed
neuronal
damage
prevention
hepatic
steatosis
induced
diet.
Malícia
effectively
via
modulation
diet-induced
rats.
Language: Английский
Health-related effects of byproducts from the food industry within in vivo models: a systematic review
Caroline Woelffel Silva,
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Eliot M. Dugan,
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Peter R. Gracey
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et al.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: May 21, 2025
There
is
a
surplus
of
byproducts
from
food
processing
in
the
industry,
which
has
potential
nutritional
value.
The
process
transforming
these
leftover
materials
into
products
higher
value
or
utility
currently
referred
to
as
upcycling.
objective
this
systematic
review
was
answer
following
question:
"Can
industry
promote
health-related
benefits
vivo?".
To
question,
three
scientific
databases
were
considered
for
literature
search:
PubMed,
Scopus,
and
Web
Science.
inclusion
criteria
outlined
by
PICOS,
data
analysis
conducted
PRISMA
guidelines.
Thirteen
studies
that
used
animal
models
evaluate
included
review.
These
demonstrated
positive
effects
on
overall
health.
main
results
identified
are
related
reduction
reactive
oxygen
species,
enzymes
liver
damage,
improvement
cytokines
such
IL-6,
IL-2,
TNF-α,
glucose
lipid
plasma
levels.
However,
more
necessary
better
elucidate
activities,
mechanisms
action,
toxicity
compounds.
PROSPERO
(CRD42024576869).
Language: Английский
Health Benefits of Acerola (Malpighia spp) and its By-Products: A Comprehensive Review of Nutrient-Rich Composition, Pharmacological Potential, and Industrial Applications
Food Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 105422 - 105422
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Language: Английский
Hepatoprotective, Lipid-Lowering and Antioxidant Effects of Mangaba Powder (Hancornia speciosa) Administered to Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 3773 - 3773
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
evaluate
the
potential
effects
administering
mangaba
powder
on
liver
function
and
somatic,
oxidative
lipid
metabolism
parameters
in
rats
fed
a
high-fat
diet.
Prepared
has
important
amounts
phenolic
compounds,
vitamin
C,
dietary
fiber
oligosaccharides.
A
total
32
adult
Wistar
were
initially
randomized
into
two
groups
for
biological
assay:
normal-fat
(NF,
n
=
16)
(HF,
diets
21
days.
These
subsequently
subdivided
four
groups:
NF
(n
8),
HF
diet
with
administration
(NFMG,
8)
(HFMG,
8).
treatment
(400
mg/kg)
lasted
an
additional
28
Compared
rats,
HFMG
showed
8%
reduction
body
mass
index.
Treatment
reduced
serum
cholesterol
by
18%,
as
well
hepatic
deposition
triacylglycerides
26%
25%,
addition
increasing
bile
acid
synthesis
77%
organ.
Mangaba
consumption
attenuated
degree
steatosis,
peroxidation
increased
antioxidant
capacity
rats.
results
show
that
had
lipid-lowering,
hepatoprotective
effects,
especially
which
may
be
associated
additive
synergistic
action
between
bioactive
compounds
present
product.
Language: Английский
In vitro antidiabetic activity of facheiro (Pilosocereus pachycladus) mucilage and its effects on glycaemic, renal and hepatic parameters in obese rats
Journal of Functional Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124, P. 106575 - 106575
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Language: Английский