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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Plant-Based Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of brain‐gut interaction that presents with abdominal pain, bloating associated with variable stool consistency. Many IBS patients prefer plant‐based preparations to pharmacological therapy; however, the utility of this approach is not well established.
Meyer A +8 more
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Thermal, flammability, and antimicrobial properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) fiber reinforced arrowroot starch biopolymer composites for food packaging applications [PDF]
Using the solution casting method, a novel biodegradable thermoplastic arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch (TPAS) films containing arrowroot fiber (AF) at different concentrations (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 wt%) were developed and characterized in terms ...
Khalina, Abdan +4 more
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This research is being driven by environmental legislation that requires the consumption and usage of environmentally friendly products. The focus of this research is to develop and characterize thermoplastic arrowroot starch (TPAS) based biocomposite ...
Ilyas, R. A. +4 more
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The gastroprotective effects of arrowroot tuber starch (Maranta arundinacea L.) on ethanol-induced gastric damages in rats [PDF]
Empirically, arrowroot tubers (Maranta arundinacea L.) have been widely used in the treatment of gastric ulcers. They are known to contain carbohydrates and flavonoids that play a role in reducing inflammation.
Vella Lailli +2 more
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Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is an underutilized tuber crop in Sri Lanka that produces a gluten-free, easily digestible starch. This research aimed to determine the variance of arrowroot starch granular morphology among the plants grown in five ...
Wijesinghe, J. A. A. C. +4 more
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Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a spherical gram-positive bacterium that forms clusters and is frequently resistant to antibiotics. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strain of S.
Muhammad Ghaza Syahputra +3 more
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Effect of consuming arrowroot cookies containing glucomannan porang as a snack on total cholesterol levels of people with type 2 diabetes Background: People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have a risk of dyslipidemia, which is an increase in total ...
Frida Rahmawati +3 more
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The Effect of an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet in Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single Arm Crossover Pilot Feasibility Study. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often ask whether dietary changes or food exclusions can reduce symptoms. The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet, an elimination‐based approach, is popular on social media, with anecdotal reports of benefit, but lacks clinical evaluation in RA.
McNeill JJ +3 more
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Arrowroot Leaf-Roller - a serious pest of Arrowroot in St. Vincent [PDF]
In St. Vincent, arrowroot leaf-roller Calpodes ethlius (Cramer) is the major pest of arrowroot (Haranta arundinacea), and causes a reduction in the starch yield of the rhizomes. During the period 1982' - 1984, it was found that the pest was more numerous
Alam, M.M.
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Because it is an unconventional vegetable, arrowroot is appropriate for family farming; there is a need to find alternative ways to make its growing more sustainable, however.
João Nacir Colombo +4 more
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