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Effect of caloric restriction on depression

Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Volume 22, Issue 5, Page 2528-2535, May 2018., 2018
Abstract Recently, most of evidence shows that caloric restriction could induce antidepressant‐like effects in animal model of depression. Based on studies of the brain–gut axis, some signal pathways were common between the control of caloric restriction and depression.
Stephen Malunga Manchishi, Ran Ji Cui, Xiao Han Zou, Zi Qian Cheng, Bing jin Li   +4 more
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Topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus) and yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): nutraceutical crops?

Journal of Applied Biotechnology & Bioengineering, 2022
This review is about two crops, topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus L.) and yacón [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poeppig & Endlicher) H. Robinson], which due to their properties should be considered as nutraceutical foods. The common characteristics they present are discussed, such as belonging to the same botanical family (Asteraceae), being ancestral ...
Di Barbaro Gabriela, Del Valle Eleodoro, Brandan de Weht Celia   +2 more
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Smallanthus sonchifolius (Yacon) leaves: an emerging source of compounds for diabetes management [PDF]

, 2015
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that develops mainly due to insulin deficiency or resistance to insulin action. All forms of diabetes are characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, which has an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic
Genta, Susana Beatriz de Fátima, Honore, Stella Maris, Sanchez, Sara Serafina del V.   +2 more
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A pilot investigation into the effect of maca supplementation on physical activity and sexual desire in sportsmen [PDF]

, 2009
AIMS OF THE STUDY: Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp) is consumed both as a sports supplement by strength and endurance athletes, and as a natural stimulant to enhance sexual drive.
Alvin Ibarra, Andrea Zangara, Borg, Cicero, Currell, Emma Stevenson, Gonzales, Gonzales, Grunewald, Marc Roller, Mark Stone, Milasius, Neave, Quirós, Reich, Ruiz-Luna, Spector, Valentová, Wang   +18 more
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Functional Dehydrated Foods for Health Preservation

Journal of Food Quality, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
The market of functional foods has experienced a huge growth in the last decades due to the increased consumers’ awareness in a healthy lifestyle. Dried fruits constitute good snacks, in alternative to salty or sweet ones, and food ingredients due to their taste and nutritional/health benefits.
R. M. S. C. Morais, A. M. M. B. Morais, I. Dammak, J. Bonilla, P. J. A. Sobral, J.-C. Laguerre, M. J. Afonso, E. C. D. Ramalhosa, Antimo Di Maro   +8 more
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Profil Senyawa Dan Aktifitas Antioksidan Daun Yakon (Smallanthus Sonchifolius) Dengan Metode Dpph Dan Cuprac [PDF]

, 2017
The objective of this research was to evaluate the potential antioxidant activity of yacon leaf (Smallanthus sonchifolius) based on the antioxidant activity DPPH and CUPRAC. It also searches compounds from the leaves yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius). The
Nugraha, A. T. (Arde)
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Recovery of Cardiac Remodeling and Dysmetabolism by Pancreatic Islet Injury Improvement in Diabetic Rats after Yacon Leaf Extract Treatment

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a native Andean plant rich in phenolic compounds, and its effects on dysmetabolism and cardiomyopathy in diabetic rats was evaluated. The rats (10/group) were allocated as follows: C, controls; C + Y, controls treated with Yacon leaf extract (YLE); DM, diabetic controls; and DM + Y, diabetic rats treated with YLE ...
Klinsmann Carolo dos Santos, Sarah Santiloni Cury, Ana Paula Costa Rodrigues Ferraz, José Eduardo Corrente, Bianca Mariani Gonçalves, Luiz Henrique de Araújo Machado, Robson Francisco Carvalho, Ana Cláudia de Melo Stevanato Nakamune, Alexandre Todorovic Fabro, Paula Paccielli Freire, Camila Renata Corrêa, Jaideep Banerjee   +11 more
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SECAGEM DA BATATA YACON (SMALLANTHUS SONCHIFOLIUS) UTILIZANDO MICROONDAS

e-xacta, 2013
<p align="justify">O presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal estudar os parâmetros de operação do processo de secagem do tubérculo de Yacon usando energia eletromagnética na freqüência de microondas. A desidratação é um meio de preservar e conservar os alimentos de forma segura e ainda manter estavelmente suas propriedades. Os tubérculos de
Sérgio Luís Marcussi Vitor da Silva, Luciana Maria Seara, Andrea Teixeira Charbel   +2 more
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Planting recommendations for yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) in lowland conditions

Australian Journal of Crop Science, 2021
The purpose of this work was to test yacon planting practices in low elevation conditions. The experimental design was a randomized block design (RBD) with subdivided plots and four replications. Treatments comprised of three planting methods: furrow; ridges and pits; each treatment was divided into subplots, which were four planting depths: 5, 10, 15,
Mateus Augusto Lima Quaresma, Fábio Luiz de Oliveira, Leonardo F Rocha, Ariany das Graças Teixeira, Diego Mathias Natal da Silva, Leandro Pin Dalvi, Marcelo Antonio Tomaz   +6 more
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Raiz tuberosa de yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): potencialidade de cultivo, aspectos tecnológicos e nutricionais Yacon tuberous root (Smallanthus sonchifolius): cultivation potentialities, technological and nutritional aspects

Ciência Rural, 2008
O yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) é uma planta da família Asteraceae, originária das regiões Andinas. Suas raízes tuberosas são semelhantes a batatas doces em aparência, possuem gosto doce e polpa crocante, sendo bastante consumidas na forma in natura ...
Isabelle Santana, Marisa Helena Cardoso
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