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Curso-Almeida P, Subramaniam M, Gallagher A, Adolphe JA, Drew MD, Loewen ME, Weber LP. Determining the effects of Candida utilis-fermented pea starch vs. unfermented pea starch, alone or in whole diets, on palatability and glycemic response in dogs and cats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2024; 108:934-949. [PMID: 38375687 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
Abstract
Current research suggests yeast fermentation has the potential to improve palatability of pea-based diets for both cats and dogs. However, to be useful, fermentation should not compromise other healthy attributes of peas such as a low glycemic response. Fermentation of uncooked pea starch with Candida utilis (ATCC 9950) appeared to increase crude protein, crude fiber content, inorganic compounds (phosphorus and iron) and phenols. Whole diets were designed with fermented and unfermented pea starch to assess palatability, food intake, and glycemic responses in unacclimated, mixed sex Beagle dogs and mixed breed cats (n = 8 and n = 7, respectively). For palatability testing, a control diet was formulated with 30% corn starch as well as test diets with 30% inclusion of fermented or unfermented pea starch (all lab-made), then compared to a commercial diet containing pea starch (Legacy/Horizon). Fermentation had little effect on rapidly digestible starch either in uncooked starch form or when incorporated into whole diets, but did decrease resistant starch by 15% and increase slowly digestible starch by 20%. Palatability tests using either two choices or four choices at a time revealed a significant preference for the fermented pea starch diet (p < 0.01) in both species. For the glycemic responses, a total of four different pea products were included: unfermented pea starch, fermented pea starch, and 30% inclusion of unfermented and fermented pea starch in whole formulated diets. There were no significant changes in glycemic responses with the fermented pea diet compared to the unfermented diet, demonstrating that healthful low glycemic properties of pea starch were retained after C. utilis fermentation. Overall, C. utilis-fermentation technique was successfully adapted to pea starch where it resulted in increased palatability and food intake in dogs and cats, with potential to positively contribute to overall health benefits for both species.
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- Priscila Curso-Almeida
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Animal & Poultry Science, College of Agriculture & Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Dissanayake L, Herath B, Opatha J, Jabir S, Siriwardana R, Sirisena K, Wickramasinghe M, Wimalasekera M, Liyanage R, Duminda Guruge GN, Jayaweera K, Jayawardena R, Zavos HMS, Sumathipala A, Rijsdijk F. The Colombo Twin and Singleton Study (COTASS): Piloting the Feasibility of Collecting Nutritional Data and Extension of the Sample to Include Children of Twins. Behav Genet 2024; 54:63-72. [PMID: 38184818 PMCID: PMC10822816 DOI: 10.1007/s10519-023-10171-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Nutrition and diet are key modifiable risk factors for the rising burden of non-communicable diseases like cardio-vascular diseases and diabetes in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). The nutritional transition in dietary behaviours in LMICs has most likely contributed to this problem. Although traditionally assumed to be environmental, dietary choices are also genetically influenced. Twin study designs can be used to investigate the relative influence of genes and environment on nutrition intake, eating behaviours and associated psychological health. The overall aim of this project is to: provide proof-of-concept for the feasibility of using dietary (biomarker) data within the Children-of-Twin design in nutrition studies, develop laboratory skills and statistical genetic skills and establish a Sri Lankan-specific food composition database. Currently, a pilot study is being conducted with 304 individuals (38 Monozygotic twin pairs, 38 Dizygotic twin pairs and their male or female adult offspring). Questionnaire data on nutritional intake, eating behaviours, psychological well-being, physical health, and bio-specimens are being collected. A Sri Lankan-specific food composition database was developed, training sessions on macro and micro element analysis in biological samples and statistical genetics skills development were conducted and Community Engagement and Involvement programs were carried out in two districts of Sri Lanka.
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- Lasith Dissanayake
- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Health and Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University, Mihintale, Sri Lanka
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, No. 393/3, Lily Avenue, Off Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Psychology Department, Faculty of Social Sciences, Anton de Kom University, Paramaribo, Suriname
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Martínez-López R, Tuohy MG. Rapid and cost-efficient microplate assay for the accurate quantification of total phenolics in seaweeds. FOOD CHEMISTRY. MOLECULAR SCIENCES 2023; 6:100166. [PMID: 36875799 PMCID: PMC9982613 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochms.2023.100166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) are a rich source of polyphenols (up to 20% dry weight) with a structure based on phloroglucinol (1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene). To-date the determination of total phenolics content (TPC) involves a redox reaction with the Folin-Ciocalteu (FC) reagent. However, side reactions with other reducing substances preclude accurate, direct measurement of TPC. This research reports a novel microplate assay involving a coupling reaction between phloroglucinol with Fast Blue BB (FBBB) diazonium salt, at basic pH, to form a stable tri-azo complex with maximum absorbance at 450 nm. Linear regression correlation values (R2) were ≥0.99 with phloroglucinol as standard. Direct quantification of TPCs (phloroglucinol equivalents, PGEs) in crude aqueous and ethanolic extracts from A. nodosum demonstrated that the new FBBB assay is not subject to side-redox interference and provides a more accurate estimate of TPC (1.2-3.9-fold lower than with the FC assay) in a relatively rapid (30 min), cost-effective (0.24€/test) microplate format.
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- Corresponding authors at: University of Galway, Ireland (Rosalía Martínez-López).
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Dominguez-López I, Pérez M, Lamuela-Raventós RM. Total (poly)phenol analysis by the Folin-Ciocalteu assay as an anti-inflammatory biomarker in biological samples. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-7. [PMID: 37283051 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2220031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The Folin-Ciocalteu method is a well-established and widely used assay for measuring total (poly)phenol content in food/plant products. In recent years, there has been growing interest in applying this method to human samples due to its simplicity and efficacy. However, biological matrices such as blood and urine contain several interference substances that must be eliminated beforehand. This mini-review summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the use of the Folin-Ciocalteu assay to measure total phenolic content in human urine and blood samples, as well as the preceding cleaning methods to remove interferences. Higher total (poly)phenol levels measured by the Folin-Ciocalteu method have been associated with a decrease in mortality and several risk variables. We focus on the application of this sustainable assay as a biomarker of poly(phenol) intake and its potential use as an anti-inflammatory biomarker in clinical laboratories. The Folin-Ciocalteu method, with a clean-up extraction step, is a reliable tool for determining total (poly)phenol consumption. Here, we also recommend using the Folin-Ciocalteu assay as means to measure anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Inés Dominguez-López
- Polyphenol Research Group, Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Gastronomy, XIA, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA-UB), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Consorcio CIBER, M.P. Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERObn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Polyphenol Research Group, Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Gastronomy, XIA, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA-UB), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Consorcio CIBER, M.P. Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERObn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Polyphenol Research Group, Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Gastronomy, XIA, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA-UB), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Consorcio CIBER, M.P. Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERObn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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Tao R, Zhang Q, Duan J, Chen R, Yao L, Zhang R, Dong G, Chen H. Construction and evaluation of an antioxidant synergistic system containing vitamin C and vitamin E. J Microencapsul 2023; 40:157-170. [PMID: 36825613 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2023.2183276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study is to develop a liposome that could exert unparalleled antioxidant effects. In the present study, a vitamin C (VC)/vitamin E (VE)-co-loaded multivesicular liposome (VCVE-MVL) was constructed. METHODS Vitamins were encapsulated in soybean phosphatidylcholine (SPC) and cholesterol (CHO) by multi-emulsification method. The concentration of VC was determined by Fast Blue method. The concentration of VE was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Vitamin antioxidant capacity in vitro and in vivo was determined using β-carotene bleaching. RESULTS VCVE-MVL with particle diameter of 848.55 ± 0.29 nm and SPAN of 0.16 ± 0.11 were obtained. The encapsulation efficiency of VC reached 48.51% (w/w)±0.15. Compared with VC/VE solution, VCVE-MVL had a higher permeation efficiency. In addition, the in vitro and ex-vivo antioxidant tests verified the adequate antioxidant activity of VCVE-MVL. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the antioxidant synergistic system we constructed and demonstrated its potential applications in the cosmetics industry.
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- Ran Tao
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Liao W, Li W, Liu S, Tang D, Chen Y, Wang Y, Xie Z, Huang J. Potential prebiotic effects of nonabsorptive components of Keemun and Dianhong black tea: an in vitro study. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2021.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Siano F, Vasca E, Picariello G. Accurate determination of total biophenols in unfractionated extra-virgin olive oil with the fast blue BB assay. Food Chem 2022; 370:130990. [PMID: 34507214 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The phenolic compounds of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) are key contributors of nutritional and sensory quality as well as chemical stability. The reference method for their determination is the HPLC-UV, which is cost-/time-expensive. In this work, total phenolic compounds were evaluated in unfractionated EVOO adapting the Fast Blue BB (FBBB) assay, which involves the spectrophotometric (absorbance at 420 nm) determination of azo derivatives resulting from the coupling of phenolic compounds with FBBB diazonium salt in alkali pH. When tested on 26 EVOO samples, the FBBB assay and HPLC-determinations were strikingly correlated (R2 = 0.9653), differently from FBBB and Folin-Ciocalteu assays, which showed poor correlation. The assay is simple, repeatable, robust, rapid and cheap, and results might be evaluated on a printed colorimetric scale. This protocol of the FBBB assay could be routinely used to categorize EVOO according to the health claim allowed by EFSA concerning the content of phenolic compounds.
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- Francesco Siano
- Istituto di Scienze dell'Alimentazione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Roma, 64 - 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia "A. Zambelli", Università degli Studi di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 - 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Istituto di Scienze dell'Alimentazione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Roma, 64 - 83100 Avellino, Italy.
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García-Cordero J, Pino A, Cuevas C, Puertas-Martín V, San Román R, de Pascual-Teresa S. Neurocognitive Effects of Cocoa and Red-Berries Consumption in Healthy Adults. Nutrients 2021; 14:1. [PMID: 35010877 PMCID: PMC8746322 DOI: 10.3390/nu14010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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In recent decades, the elderly population has increased at higher rates than any other population group, resulting in an increase in age-related diseases such as neurodegenerative and cognitive impairment. To address this global health problem, it is necessary to search for new dietary strategies that can prevent the main neurocognitive problems associated with the ageing process. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of cocoa flavanols and red berry anthocyanins on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor receptor (NGF-R) and to stablish the possible improvement in cognitive performance by using a battery of neurocognitive tests that included the Verbal Learning Test Spain-Complutense, the Spatial Recall Test 10/36 BRB-N, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale III and IV, the STROOP Task and the Tower of London Test. A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study was performed in 60 healthy volunteers between 50 and 75 years old who consumed a cocoa powder, a red berries mixture or a combination of both for 12 weeks. After the intervention, we observed a reduction in the time needed to start (p = 0.031) and finish (p = 0.018) the neurocognitive test known as the Tower of London in all groups, but the decrease in time to finish the task was more pronounced in the intervention with the combination of cocoa-red berries group. We failed to show any significant difference in BDNF and NGF-R sera levels. However we found a negative correlation between BDNF and the number of movements required to finish the TOL in women (p = 0.044). In conclusion, our study showed an improvement in executive function, without any change in neurotrofin levels, for all intervention arms.
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- Joaquín García-Cordero
- Departamento de Metabolismo y Nutrición, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición (ICTAN-CSIC), C/José Antonio Novais, 10, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (J.G.-C.); (A.P.)
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- Departamento de Metabolismo y Nutrición, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición (ICTAN-CSIC), C/José Antonio Novais, 10, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (J.G.-C.); (A.P.)
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- Hospital 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (V.P.-M.); (R.S.R.)
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- Hospital 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (V.P.-M.); (R.S.R.)
- Facultad de Educación, Universidad Internacional de la Rioja, 26006 Logrono, Spain
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- Hospital 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (V.P.-M.); (R.S.R.)
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- Departamento de Metabolismo y Nutrición, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición (ICTAN-CSIC), C/José Antonio Novais, 10, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (J.G.-C.); (A.P.)
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Gómez-Velázquez HDJ, Aparicio-Fernández X, Reynoso-Camacho R. Chia Sprouts Elicitation with Salicylic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide to Improve their Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Capacities In Vitro and the Antioxidant Status in Obese Rats. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 76:363-370. [PMID: 34378171 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-021-00912-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Elicitation is a biotechnological approach to improve phenolic compounds content and antioxidant properties of ready-to-eat functional foods. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical elicitation effects using salicylic acid (SA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in optimized-germination conditions on seedling vigor, phenolic content, and their antioxidant capacities in vitro and serum and urine of Wistar obese rats. Optimized-germination conditions of 26.5 °C and 178 h produced a 64% of germination and a sprout length of 56 mm. Only, the elicitation with H2O2 (20 mM) enhanced the germination (75%) and H2O2 (10 and 20 mM) the sprout length (69 and 59 mm, respectively). In contrast, both elicitors enhanced phenolic contents, being more significant total phenolic compounds content for SA (1 and 2 mM), up to 65.5-73.5%. SA and H2O2 improved total flavonoids content (36.5-64.1%), ABTS (19.3-61.1%), and DPPH capacities (51-86%), depending on SA and H2O2 concentration, compared with non-elicited chia sprouts. The QUENCHER antioxidant capacities of elicited chia sprouts increased up to three times more than extracts capacities, principally Q-ABTS, which could be attributed to phenolic bounds to dietary fiber. Rats fed with a high-fat and fructose diet (HFFD) and supplemented with chia sprouts, especially 1-mM SA, improve the obesity-related oxidative stress through an increase of antioxidant capacities, using DPPH and ABTS test, on serum (70-118%) and urine samples (80-116%). These results suggest that chia sprouts elicited with 1-mM SA are a source of antioxidant compounds that can be used to decrease obesity related oxidative stress.
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- Haiku D J Gómez-Velázquez
- Departamento de Ciencias de La Tierra Y de La Vida, Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Paseos de la Montaña No. 1144, C.P. 47460, Lagos de Moreno, Jal, Mexico
- Research and Graduate School of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Cerro de Las Campanas S/N, C.P.76010, Queretaro, Qro, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias de La Tierra Y de La Vida, Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Paseos de la Montaña No. 1144, C.P. 47460, Lagos de Moreno, Jal, Mexico.
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- Research and Graduate School of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Cerro de Las Campanas S/N, C.P.76010, Queretaro, Qro, Mexico.
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Blasco T, Pérez-Burillo S, Balzerani F, Hinojosa-Nogueira D, Lerma-Aguilera A, Pastoriza S, Cendoya X, Rubio Á, Gosalbes MJ, Jiménez-Hernández N, Pilar Francino M, Apaolaza I, Rufián-Henares JÁ, Planes FJ. An extended reconstruction of human gut microbiota metabolism of dietary compounds. Nat Commun 2021; 12:4728. [PMID: 34354065 PMCID: PMC8342455 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25056-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Understanding how diet and gut microbiota interact in the context of human health is a key question in personalized nutrition. Genome-scale metabolic networks and constraint-based modeling approaches are promising to systematically address this complex problem. However, when applied to nutritional questions, a major issue in existing reconstructions is the limited information about compounds in the diet that are metabolized by the gut microbiota. Here, we present AGREDA, an extended reconstruction of diet metabolism in the human gut microbiota. AGREDA adds the degradation pathways of 209 compounds present in the human diet, mainly phenolic compounds, a family of metabolites highly relevant for human health and nutrition. We show that AGREDA outperforms existing reconstructions in predicting diet-specific output metabolites from the gut microbiota. Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing data of faecal samples from Spanish children representing different clinical conditions, we illustrate the potential of AGREDA to establish relevant metabolic interactions between diet and gut microbiota.
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- Telmo Blasco
- Tecnun, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain
- Biomedical Engineering Center, University of Navarra, Campus Universitario, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Tecnun, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain
- Biomedical Engineering Center, University of Navarra, Campus Universitario, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Área de Genòmica i Salut, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana-Salud Pública, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Tecnun, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain
- Biomedical Engineering Center, University of Navarra, Campus Universitario, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Tecnun, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain
- Biomedical Engineering Center, University of Navarra, Campus Universitario, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Área de Genòmica i Salut, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana-Salud Pública, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain
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- Área de Genòmica i Salut, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana-Salud Pública, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain
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- Área de Genòmica i Salut, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana-Salud Pública, Valencia, Spain.
- CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain.
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- Tecnun, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain.
- Biomedical Engineering Center, University of Navarra, Campus Universitario, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.
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- Tecnun, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain.
- Biomedical Engineering Center, University of Navarra, Campus Universitario, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
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Hinojosa-Nogueira D, Pérez-Burillo S, García-Rincón I, Rufián-Henares JA, Pastoriza S. A useful and simple tool to evaluate and compare the intake of total dietary polyphenols in different populations. Public Health Nutr 2021; 24:3818-3824. [PMID: 33902787 PMCID: PMC8369462 DOI: 10.1017/s136898002100183x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds with an impact on different health factors. Thus, it is important to have precise tools to estimate the intake of polyphenols. This study focuses on the development of an intuitive tool to estimating the intake of dietary total polyphenols. DESIGN The tool was developed in a spreadsheet to improve accessibility and use. It is divided into six different meals for each of the 7 d with a similar format to 24-h diet recalls. The total polyphenol values of 302 foods were included and the possibility of own values. SETTING Framework of the European project Stance4Health, Granada, Spain. PARTICIPANTS This tool was tested on 90 participants in different stages of life (girls, women and pregnant women). Ages ranged from 10 to 35 years. RESULTS The total polyphenol intake obtained was of 1790 ± 629 mg polyphenols/d. The highest consumption of polyphenols was observed in pregnant women (2064 mg/d). Polyphenols intake during the weekend was lower for the three groups compared to the days of the week. The results were comparable with those of other studies. CONCLUSIONS The current tool allows the estimation of the total intake of polyphenols in the diet in a fast and easy way. The tool will be used as a basis for a future mobile application.
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- Daniel Hinojosa-Nogueira
- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria IBS.Granada, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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Ravindranath V, Singh J, Jayaprakasha GK, Patil BS. Optimization of Extraction Solvent and Fast Blue BB Assay for Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant Phenolics from Cucumis melo L. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10071379. [PMID: 34371582 PMCID: PMC8309368 DOI: 10.3390/plants10071379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Melon (Cucumis melo L.) fruits contain multiple health-promoting compounds, including phenolic compounds, which are antioxidants. Accurate measurement of antioxidant activities and total phenolic contents (TPCs) require an efficient solvent extraction. In this study, we evaluated free radical scavenging activity and TPC of melon extracts extracted with 22 different solvent combinations. The DPPH scavenging activities were high in 100% methanolic (39.48 ± 0.36 µg g−1) and 80% methanolic extracts (38.99 ± 0.44 µg g−1). Similarly, the ABTS scavenging activities were high in 100% methanolic (315.11 ± 10.38 µg g−1) and 80% methanol extracts (297.39 ± 14.98 µg g−1). The Folin–Ciocalteu (F–C) assay is typically used to measure TPC but may be affected by interference from sugars and other compounds. Therefore, we optimized an assay for TPC using Fast Blue (FB) salt and developed a standard operating procedure for microplate analysis using FB. Our analysis of standard samples and comparisons with the F–C assay suggested that the optimized FB assay could be used to measure TPC in fruit and juice samples. Moreover, we successfully detected six phenolic compounds in methanol extracts of melon by LC-HR-QTOF/MS.
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- Varsha Ravindranath
- Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1500 Research Parkway, Suite A120, College Station, TX 77845-2119, USA; (V.R.); (J.S.); (G.K.J.)
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845-2119, USA
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- Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1500 Research Parkway, Suite A120, College Station, TX 77845-2119, USA; (V.R.); (J.S.); (G.K.J.)
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- Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1500 Research Parkway, Suite A120, College Station, TX 77845-2119, USA; (V.R.); (J.S.); (G.K.J.)
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- Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1500 Research Parkway, Suite A120, College Station, TX 77845-2119, USA; (V.R.); (J.S.); (G.K.J.)
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845-2119, USA
- Correspondence:
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Liao X, Brock AA, Jackson BT, Greenspan P, Pegg RB. The cellular antioxidant and anti-glycation capacities of phenolics from Georgia peaches. Food Chem 2020; 316:126234. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pico J, Pismag RY, Laudouze M, Martinez MM. Systematic evaluation of the Folin–Ciocalteu and Fast Blue BB reactions during the analysis of total phenolics in legumes, nuts and plant seeds. Food Funct 2020; 11:9868-9880. [DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01857k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) is highly advised for the analysis of total phenolics in legumes and nuts, even using Fast Blue BB (FBBB), which in turn displayed better performance over SPE-Folin Ciocalteu (FC).
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- Joana Pico
- School of Engineering
- University of Guelph
- Guelph
- Canada
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- School of Engineering
- University of Guelph
- Guelph
- Canada
- Food Engineering School
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- School of Engineering
- University of Guelph
- Guelph
- Canada
- Department of Food Science
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Zambrano CN, Johnson C, Lu W, Beeber M, Panitz A, Wyka K, Ibrahim S, Fraser M, Bhimla A, Tan Y, Navder K, Yeh MC, Ma GX, Ogunwobi OO. Dietary Behavior and Urinary Gallic Acid Concentrations in Older Minority Residents of East Harlem, New York City. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2019; 7:217-223. [PMID: 31677077 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-019-00649-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In this multidisciplinary study, we explored relationships between demographic factors, dietary habits, and gallic acid, a polyphenolic biomarker that correlates with self-reported dietary behaviors and negatively correlates with the incidence of cancer. Thirty-three (33) participants were recruited from a senior center in East Harlem, New York City, a racially diverse and underserved community. A National Institute of Health (NIH)-validated survey questionnaire was used to gather dietary behavior data, alongside demographic and cancer history information. Urine samples were obtained from participants for analyzing gallic acid content level. All 33 recruited participants completed the survey and 25 of them provided urine samples for gallic acid analysis. Associations between demographic factors and intake of certain foods were observed. Specifically, age was negatively associated with French fries/fried potatoes, cooked dried beans, and tomato soup intake (p < 0.05), and Black/African American race was associated with increased consumption of fruits and vegetables in comparison to Hispanic/Latino ethnicity (p < 0.05). No associations between urinary gallic acid levels and demographic information was observed. However, French fries/fried potatoes intake was significantly associated with urinary gallic acid concentration (p < 0.01). The small sample size limited the execution of meaningful statistical analysis. However, this study provided preliminary findings about the dietary behavior of older adults in East Harlem, New York City, which will serve as a basis for a future larger study to investigate nutrition/dietary education intervention on cancer prevention among diverse elderly residents in New York City.
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- Cristina N Zambrano
- Department of Biological Sciences, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA.,Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA.,Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Brooklyn, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA.,Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA.,Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA. .,Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA.
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Lack of a Synergistic Effect on Cardiometabolic and Redox Markers in a Dietary Supplementation with Anthocyanins and Xanthophylls in Postmenopausal Women. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11071533. [PMID: 31284490 PMCID: PMC6683247 DOI: 10.3390/nu11071533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Fruits and vegetables are pivotal for a healthy diet due partly to their content in bioactive compounds. It is for this reason that we conducted a parallel study to unravel the possible effect on cardiometabolic parameters of the ingestion of anthocyanins, xanthophylls, or both groups of bioactives together in postmenopausal women. Seventy-two postmenopausal women were randomized into an 8-month parallel study: a group consuming 60 mg/day anthocyanins (Group A), a group consuming 6 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin per day (Group X), and a third group consuming a combination of anthocyanins and xanthophylls in the same amounts (Group A+X). Non-targeted metabolomic analysis was done in plasma samples at baseline and after the 8-month intervention by HPLC-QTOF-MS. Inflammatory, antioxidant, and cardiometabolic parameters were measured at the beginning of the study and after 4 and 8-months intervention. Compared with baseline values, none of the 8-month treatments significantly (p < 0.05) changed systolic or diastolic blood pressure (BP), plasma C-reactive protein, interleukin 6, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 or matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9. Only plasma glucose levels were significantly decreased by treatment A+X after 8 months, and the plasma metabolomic profile was clearly affected by all three dietary supplementations after 8 months. In parallel, there was an increase, also for the three groups, in the plasma ferric reducing antioxidant power value that did not show any synergistic effect between the two groups of bioactives. Postmenopausal women could benefit from an increase in anthocyanins and xanthophylls intake, through the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in these two types of compounds. Accordingly, plasma glucose and, above all, the reducing power in plasma, could be improved.
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant Potential of Mixed Fruit-Based Beverages: a New Insight on the Folin-Ciocalteu Method. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-018-1259-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Pontoni L, Panico A, Matanò A, van Hullebusch ED, Fabbricino M, Esposito G, Pirozzi F. Modified Sample Preparation Approach for the Determination of the Phenolic and Humic-Like Substances in Natural Organic Materials By the Folin Ciocalteu Method. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2017; 65:10666-10672. [PMID: 29136375 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b04942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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A novel modification of the sample preparation procedure for the Folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric assay for the determination of total phenolic compounds in natural solid and semisolid organic materials (e.g., foods, organic solid waste, soils, plant tissues, agricultural residues, manure) is proposed. In this method, the sample is prepared by adding sodium sulfate as a solid diluting agent before homogenization. The method allows for the determination of total phenols (TP) in samples with high solids contents, and it provides good accuracy and reproducibility. Additionally, this method permits analyses of significant amounts of sample, which reduces problems related to heterogeneity. We applied this method to phenols-rich lignocellulosic and humic-like solids and semisolid samples, including rice straw (RS), peat-rich soil (PS), and food waste (FW). The TP concentrations measured with the solid dilution (SD) preparation were substantially higher (increases of 41.4%, 15.5%, and 59.4% in RS, PS and FW, respectively) than those obtained with the traditional method (solids suspended in water). These results showed that the traditional method underestimates the phenolic contents in the studied solids.
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- Ludovico Pontoni
- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II , via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Telematic University Pegaso , piazza Trieste e Trento 48, 80132 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II , via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Water Technology, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education , Westvest 7, 2611 AX Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II , via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio , via Di Biasio 43, 03043 Cassino (FR), Italy
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II , via Claudio 21, 80125 Naples, Italy
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