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Ramakrishnan M, Fahey JW, Zimmerman AW, Zhou X, Panjwani AA. The role of isothiocyanate-rich plants and supplements in neuropsychiatric disorders: a review and update. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1448130. [PMID: 39421616 PMCID: PMC11484503 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1448130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Neuroinflammation in response to environmental stressors is an important common pathway in a number of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Responses to immune-mediated stress can lead to epigenetic changes and the development of neuropsychiatric disorders. Isothiocyanates (ITC) have shown promise in combating oxidative stress and inflammation in the nervous system as well as organ systems. While sulforaphane from broccoli is the most widely studied ITC for biomedical applications, ITC and their precursor glucosinolates are found in many species of cruciferous and other vegetables including moringa. In this review, we examine both clinical and pre-clinical studies of ITC on the amelioration of neuropsychiatric disorders (neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and other) from 2018 to the present, including documentation of protocols for several ongoing clinical studies. During this time, there have been 16 clinical studies (9 randomized controlled trials), most of which reported on the effect of sulforaphane on autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. We also review over 80 preclinical studies examining ITC treatment of brain-related dysfunctions and disorders. The evidence to date reveals ITC have great potential for treating these conditions with minimal toxicity. The authors call for well-designed clinical trials to further the translation of these potent phytochemicals into therapeutic practice.
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Affiliation(s)
- Monica Ramakrishnan
- Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Institute of Medicine, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
- Center on Aging and the Life Course, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
- Center on Aging and the Life Course, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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Klimek-Szczykutowicz M, Gaweł-Bęben K, Rutka A, Blicharska E, Tatarczak-Michalewska M, Kulik-Siarek K, Kukula-Koch W, Malinowska MA, Szopa A. Moringa oleifera (drumstick tree)-nutraceutical, cosmetological and medicinal importance: a review. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1288382. [PMID: 38370483 PMCID: PMC10869624 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1288382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) is a species of tree with an increasing utility, occurring naturally mainly in Pakistan and northern India. M. oleifera is currently cultivated in Africa, South America, Asia and the Middle East. The usage of its leaves, seed oil, bark, fruits, flowers and roots has positive opinions of FDA (American Food and Drug Administration), EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and CosIng (Cosmetic Ingredients database). The chemical composition of M. oleifera is dominated by: proteins (consisting mainly of amino acids such as arginine or serine), fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6), vitamins (vitamin A, B and C and tocopherols), mineral salts (including several bioelements, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium), valuable polyphenolic compounds from the group of phenolic acids (e.g., gallic acid, ferulic acid) and flavonoids (e.g., myricetin, rutoside, and kaempferol). The raw materials show antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Dietary supplements and alimentary products containing M. oleifera are recommended as health-promoting and "novel food" preparations. The main purpose of this work was a review of the latest scientific literature on M. oleifera, with particular emphasis on the studies focusing on its chemical composition, biological activity and safety. Moreover, the review tends to discuss the results of biotechnological studies using this material and the agronomical significance.
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- Department of Cosmetology, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Pathobiochemistry and Interdisciplinary Applications of Ion Chromatography, Biomedical Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pathobiochemistry and Interdisciplinary Applications of Ion Chromatography, Biomedical Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
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