Functional Food Science - Online ISSN 2767-3146,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 29 - 29
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Background:T
his
study
represents
the
second
part
of
a
2-year
interventional
in
middle-aged
/elderly
healthy
subjects
treated
either
with
an
antioxidant
supplementation
(200mg
trans-resveratrol,
100mg
Centella
asiatica
extract,
80mg
ubiquinol,
50mg
epigallo-cathechin-gallate,
20
mg
anthocyanidins,
5mg
zinc,
and
200
IU
vitamin
E)
or
proprietary
fermented
papaya
preparation
(FPP).
The
choice
was
based
on
over
12
years
experimental
clinical
data
proving
its
effectiveness
redox
immune
regulation.
aim
this
to
complete
24-month
investigation
potential
beneficial
effect
functional
food
key
age-related
system
parameters.Methods:
Study
population:
From
total
106
subjects,
we
analyzed
collected
from
ninety-eight
clinically
stable,
community
dwelling
males
females
aged
58
76
years.
followed
double-blind
methodology
involving
two
groups,
A
B.
Group
received
FPP®
4.5
grams,
one
sachet
twice
day,
coupled
placebo
capsule
morning.
Meanwhile,
B
administered
papaya-flavored
additional
mixture
morning,
referred
as
AA
group.
Morning
blood
samples
were
tested
for:
Asymmetric
dimethylarginine
(ADMA),
apoptosis
PBMCs
including
Neutrophil-Lymphocyte
Ratio
(NLR)
after
months,
i.e.
corresponding
24
months
(Visit
VI
initial
protocol).
Results:
As
compared
first
preliminary
published
year
study,
further
12-month
enabled
more
comprehensive
analysis
significant
increase
overweight
(≥25
≤29.9
kg/m2)
(58
vs
31,
P<0.05).
On
mark,
AA-group
showed
NLR
(P<0.05
entry
level
FPP
group),
whereas
FPP-group
maintained
stable
value.
Urinary
8-OHdG
values
maintained,
wide
dispersion
but
both
treatments
equally
reduced
value
27BMI/r
70y
old
which
taken
separately,
had
significantly
elevated
(p<0.05
younger
subjects).
ADMA
frequency
apoptotic
cells
beneficially
only
by
throughout
all
baseline
supplementation).
correlation
between
Apoptosis
appeared
FPP-treated
pronounced
>27BMI
70
age.Conclusions:
novelty
present
work
finding
that
substantial
pharma-grade,
non-GMO
technological
advancement
uncontrolled
traditional
plant
extracts.
This
affects
oxi-inflammatory
aging
phenotype
NLR,
marker
worth
great
attention
for
preventive
middle-age/elderly
communities
health
care.
Keywords:
Fermented
Papaya
Preparation,
ADMA,
apoptosis,
antioxidants,
SARS-Cov19
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(8), P. 4401 - 4401
Published: April 16, 2024
The
circadian
rhythms
generated
by
the
master
biological
clock
located
in
brain's
hypothalamus
influence
central
physiological
processes.
At
molecular
level,
a
core
set
of
genes
interact
to
form
transcription-translation
feedback
loops
that
provide
basis
rhythm.
In
animal
models
disease,
desynchronization
peripheral
tissues
with
has
been
detected.
Interestingly,
patients
vascular
dementia
have
sleep
disorders
and
irregular
patterns.
These
alterations
impact
hormonal
levels,
cardiovascular
health
(including
blood
pressure
regulation
vessel
function),
pattern
expression
activity
antioxidant
enzymes.
Additionally,
oxidative
stress
can
arise
from
ischemia-reperfusion
injury,
amyloid-beta
production,
abnormal
phosphorylation
tau
protein,
neurotransmitters,
among
others.
Several
signaling
pathways
are
involved
pathogenesis
dementia.
While
precise
mechanisms
linking
still
being
studied,
there
is
evidence
suggest
maintaining
healthy
patterns
supporting
proper
rhythm
function
may
be
important
for
reducing
risk
Here,
we
reviewed
main
action
targets
related
cycle
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
phytochemical
fingerprinting
that
add
to
the
nutritional
and
nutraceutical
value
of
fruits
during
ripening
stages
is
beneficial
for
human
consumption.
Therefore,
ripening-dependent
changes
in
content
antioxidant
activities
mango
(Mangifera
indica
L.)
cultivar
Dusehri
at
various
were
evaluated.
Bioassays
phenolic
content,
flavonoid
activities,
UHPLC/MS
profiling
was
performed
five
(RSI-RSV).
Total
contents
significantly
increased
from
4.25
13.08
µg
GAE/mg
extract
upto
stage
III
non-significant
decrease
observed
thereafter.
Flavonoid
varied
between
1.16
1.23
QE/mg
extract.
DPPH
based
free
radical
scavenging
activity
(41.07–52.33%)
I
V
while
FRSP
analysis
showed
(53.01–27.61
TE/mg
extract)
V.
capacity
total
reducing
power
potential
pulp
gradually
towards
stages.
A
change
amylase
inhibition
dropped
IV
UHPLC
depicted
aconitic,
methylisocitric,
2,4,6-Hydroxy
benzoic
acid
beta
glucogallin,
poly
phenols,
1-Methylxanthine,
3-Furicacid,
Heptenoic
many
others
are
present
different
dusehri
mango.
PCA
hierarchal
show
Stage
&
II
clustering
III-V
make
separate
cluster.
These
phytochemiclas
responsible
health
benefits.
study
concludes
have
significant
antioxidative
due
diverse
phytochemicals.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(11), P. 2576 - 2576
Published: May 30, 2024
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
presents
a
formidable
global
health
concern,
affecting
one
in
six
adults
over
25.
This
review
explores
the
potential
of
phenolic
compounds
managing
CKD
and
its
complications.
By
examining
existing
research,
we
highlight
their
diverse
biological
activities
to
combat
CKD-related
issues.
We
analyze
nutritional
benefits,
bioavailability,
safety
profile
these
compounds.
While
clinical
evidence
is
promising,
preclinical
studies
offer
valuable
insights
into
underlying
mechanisms,
optimal
dosages,
side
effects.
Further
research
crucial
validate
therapeutic
efficacy
for
CKD.
advocate
continued
exploration
innovative
applications
food,
pharmaceuticals,
nutraceuticals.
aims
catalyze
scientific
community's
efforts
leverage
against
challenges.
Functional Food Science - Online ISSN 2767-3146,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 96 - 118
Published: March 25, 2024
Mammalian
gastrointestinal
tract
is
inhabited
by
trillions
of
symbiotic
microbiotas
representing
viruses,
bacteria,
archaea
and
eukaryotes
including
yeasts,
fungi
protozoa.
Compared
to
humans,
the
herbivores
harbor
a
complex
metabolically
efficient
microbes
which
not
only
detoxify
inadvertently
consumed
anti-nutritional
phytochemicals,
but
also
convert
ingested
tannin-polyphenols,
saponins,
phytoestrogens
alkaloids
into
metabolites
are
more
available
bioactive
than
their
precursors.
Some
toxicants
eliminate
them
from
body.
The
resulting
display
range
nutritional
therapeutic
benefits
besides
direct
impact
on
enhancing
diversity
functioning
gut
microbiome.
Metabolically
active
microbiota
generated
might
be
futuristic
alternative
biotherapeutics
develop
nutraceuticals
plant-based
health
formulations
primarily
for
‘metabotype
0’
individuals.
Further
insights
novel
microbial
species,
modes
biotransformation
phytochemicals
botanicals
will
pave
way
non-antibiotic
interventions
avert
infections
boost
human
veterinary
health.
Keywords:
Gut
microbiome;
Phytochemicals;
Biotransformation;
Biotherapeutics
Highlights:
dietary
prevent
host
against
chronic
diseases
infections.
Little
known
about
metabolism
action
GI
herbal
supplements.
having
anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidative
anti-carcinogenic
properties
therapeutics.
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 6789 - 6798
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
The
utilization
of
grape
stems,
a
by‐product
the
processing
industry,
as
source
valuable
bioactive
compounds,
particularly
polyphenols,
has
gained
attention
in
recent
years.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
different
eco‐friendly
extraction
methods
for
obtaining
polyphenols
from
(
Vitis
vinifera
cv.
Bidaneh
Sefid)
focusing
on
green
solvents
and
innovative
techniques.
Four
were
tested,
involving
use
water
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
solvents,
along
with
maceration,
microwave,
ultrasound,
reduced‐pressure
High‐performance
liquid
chromatography
coupled
electrospray
ionization
tandem
mass
spectrometry
(HPLC–ESI‐MS/MS)
was
used
characterize
quantify
compounds
extracts.
A
total
29
including
phenolic
acids,
flavonoids,
proanthocyanidins,
stilbenes,
detected.
Among
four
1
(water
+
microwave
ultrasound
atmospheric
pressure)
2
reduced
found
be
most
effective.
Our
demonstrated
that
using
PEG
combined
techniques
like
pressure,
effectively
extracted
both
hydrophobic
hydrophilic
stems.
These
findings
suggest
further
exploration
these
could
lead
development
value‐added
products
emphasizing
significance
recovery
winemaking
by‐products.
Introduction:
Nowadays,
medicinal
plants
are
widely
accepted
as
a
better
option
than
synthetic
medications
due
to
their
lower
cost
and
little
no
side
effects.
The
current
study
aimed
compare
the
elemental
composition,
phytochemical
profile,
antioxidant
efficacy
of
n-hexane
extracts
derived
from
Tetrapleura
tetraptera
fruit,
stem
bark,
leaves.
Methods:
fresh
fruits,
leaves,
bark
plant
were
collected
dried.
dried
samples
pulverized
exhaustively
extracted
with
n-hexane.
screened
for
both
qualitative
quantitative
constituents.
Antioxidant
parameters
such
Ferric
Reducing
Property
(FRAP)
2,2-Diphenyl-1-picryl
hydroxyl
radical
scavenging
activity
(DPPH)
also
carried
out.
analysis
various
organs
was
evaluated
using
standard
protocols.
Results:
presence
alkaloids,
flavonoids,
tannins,
saponins,
terpenes,
resins,
phenolswas
revealed
in
data.
T.
has
higher
concentrations
alkaloids
flavonoids
leaf
according
examination
elements
plant.
had
highest
Total
Phenolic
Content
at
1000
µg/mL,
whereas
leaves
lowest
TPC
200
µg/mL.At
concentration
exhibited
greatest
total
flavonoid
(TFC)
extracts,
followed
by
fruits
At
µg/mL
concentration,
FRAP
test
maximum
bark.
Generally
speaking,
when
rises,
so
do
TPC,
TFC,
activities.
Compared
ascorbic
acid
(2.76
µg/mL),
level
DPPH
activity,
an
IC
50
13.34
µg/mL.
that
Ca,
Mg,
Fe,
fruit
order.Conclusion:
This
research
result
established
plant,
T
can
be
standardized
offer
alternative
eco-friendly
drug
immunity
building.
barks
underutilized,
however,
its
studies
other
investigations
pointed
potential
cosmeceutical
industries
medicine.
Keywords:
ethnomedicine,
ferric-reducing
assay,
Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease - Online ISSN 2574-0334 Print ISSN 2769-2426,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(11), P. 303 - 303
Published: Nov. 24, 2023
Background:
Grapes
contain
thousands
of
chemical
compounds,
including
sugars,
organic
acids,
phenolic
minerals,
nitrogen,
amino
and
aromatic
compounds.Objectives:
The
study
investigates
the
possibility
producing
high-quality
red
wines
from
Charentsi
grape
variety
observes
extraction
bioactive
compounds
formed
during
fermentation.Results:
acids
in
grapes
wine
were
also
studied.
There
significant
differences
mentioned
above
between
samples
based
on
yeasts
used.
Our
observations
showed
that
amount
tartaric
acid
was
7.26
g/l,
after
fermentation
by
using
different
samples,
content
was:
BSC:103
2.06
AC-4:
1.79
g/l.
sample
contained
3.01g/l
malic
acid,
while
selections
BCS103
AC-4
2.01g/l
3.00g/l,
respectively.
In
case
citric
0.5
g/l
a,
with
0.52
0.57
respectively.The
did
not
lactic
or
succinic
acid.
Wine
fermented
a
newly
yeasts.
yeast,
these
values
1.89
1.63
1.3
1.61
AC-4.The
anthocyanin
flavonoids
are
2084.5
mg/kg
8828.6
mg/kg,
high
quantities
as
well.
concentrations
BCS103,
842.7
mg/l
4898.22
mg/l,
they
783.3
5025.5
AC-4.
total
detected
4957.9
5102.6
According
to
analysis,
37%-40%
55-56%
transferred
wine.Conclusion:
highly
functional
due
their
acids.
These
biologically
active
influenced
yeast
strain
used
for
fermentation.Keywords:
grapes,
wine,
Functional Food Science - Online ISSN 2767-3146,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 11 - 11
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Cutting-edge
research
on
oceans
and
human
health
is
enhancing
our
comprehension
of
disease-causing
organisms
in
coastal
ecosystems.
Coastal
areas
are
affected
by
pollution
resulting
from
the
changes
hydrology
land
utilization.
In
population,
an
elevated
incidence
diabetes
was
observed.
Diabetes
mellitus
a
prominent
metabolic
disease
that
causing
major
burdens
for
patients
as
well
physicians.
intricate
condition
encompasses
several
molecular
pathways
associated
with
gut
microbiome.
The
microbiome
significantly
influences
permeability
gastrointestinal
mucosa.
Alterations
wide
range
microbiomes
have
been
various
issues
including
diabetes.
two
contributors
to
type
2
insulin
resistance
inflammation
which
may
result
dysregulation
due
dysbiosis.
Due
dysbiosis,
show
high
prevalence
individuals
living
areas.
correlation
between
dysbiosis
can
be
made,
especially
considering
probiotics
demonstrated
some
impact
helping
diabetic
their
interrupted
metabolism
revert
normal.
Probiotic
intake
has
reportedly
resulted
improved
control
among
Prebiotics
non-digestible
carbohydrates
naturally
extracted
or
synthetically
produced.
Uses
synbiotics
synergistic
altering
environment.
communities,
potential
effects
probiotic,
prebiotic,
synbiotic
therapy
investigated.
Although
these
therapies
encouraging
results
areas,
more
needed
fully
understand
implications
controlling
this
setting.
review,
we
describe
role
residing
regions
underlying
mechanisms
existed
analysing
predicting
function
people.
pre,
pro,
1
precisely
summarized.
Keywords:
Type
diabetes,
microbiome,
region,
prebiotics,
synbiotics,
probiotics.