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The Effect of Yacon Consumption on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profiles: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials [PDF]

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Background Recent human studies have indicated the beneficial effects of yacon on diabetes and metabolic syndrome; however, no meta‐analysis has investigated the effects of yacon on glycemic control and lipid profiles.
Maryam Nilghaz, Fatemeh Sheikhhossein, Mahnoush Mehrzad Samarin, Mohammad Reza Amini, Mahsa Elahikhah, Moharam Jalalzadeh, Maryam Khakbaz, Negin Lohrasbi, Sajjad Etesamnia, Fatemeh Torkizadeh, Azita Hekmatdoost   +10 more
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Convective Drying of Papaya Seeds: Impact of Ethanol Pretreatment. [PDF]

J Food Sci
Abstract Papaya seeds are agroindustrial residues rich in bioactive compounds, lipids, and proteins. Their high moisture content makes them vulnerable to chemical and microbiological deterioration. Drying is a practical process to extend shelf life.
de Lima Santos AA, Teixeira ME, Silveira PG, Corrêa JLG.   +3 more
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Influence of Smallanthus sonchifolius (Yacon) on the Activity of Antidepressant Drugs in Mice [PDF]

Life, 2021
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world that negatively affects the daily functioning of patients. Numerous studies are currently being conducted to examine the antidepressant potential of innovative synthetic compounds and ...
Sylwia Wośko, Anna Serefko, Aleksandra Szopa, Sylwia Kardaś, Jarosław Widelski, Tomasz Mroczek, Ewelina Rostkowska, Jolanta Szymańska, Ewa Poleszak   +8 more
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Effects of yacon on carbohydrates and lipid metabolism, oxidative-nitrative stress markers changes in rats with experimental metabolic syndrome [PDF]

Heliyon
Background and aim: Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Hendl.) H. Robinson, commonly known as yacon, is a medicinal species recognized for its therapeutic properties.
Mariia Nagalievska, Khrystyna Vilkiv, Lidiya Mishchenko, Nataliia Sybirna   +3 more
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Effects of Smallanthus sonchifolius Flour on Metabolic Parameters: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Pharmaceuticals
Smallanthus sonchifolius, popularly known as yacon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Due to its medicinal and edible value, yacon is consumed by different populations.
Isabela Frazão da Silva, Wesley Rossi Bragante, Renato Cesar Moretti Junior, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Adriana M. R. Fiorini, Claudia C. T. Nicolau, Marie Oshiiwa, Enzo Pereira de Lima, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Luís R. Silva   +11 more
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Antioxidant, Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory and Hypoglycemic Activity of Smallanthus sonchifolius Leaves from Nepal: An Integrated In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approach. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
Smallanthus sonchifolius extracts show promising antidiabetic potential, with water extract exhibiting high antioxidant activity and ethanol extract demonstrating dose‐dependent alpha‐amylase inhibition and hypoglycemic effects. Polymatin B and chlorogenic acid revealed strong binding affinities in silico studies.
Rawal P, Pandey B, Yadav RK, Panta S.
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Optimization of Processing Parameters and Quality Evaluation of Breakfast Flakes Prepared From Sonicated Corn and Its By-Products Supplemented With Quinoa Powder. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
Optimization of processing parameters and quality evaluation of breakfast flakes prepared from sonicated corn, and its by‐products supplemented with quinoa powder. ABSTRACT Corn cob (C) and silk (S), produced in substantial quantities as agro‐waste, are rich in bioactive compounds with disease‐preventive potential.
Niaz H, Javed A, Niaz R.
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Effects of yacon flour associated with an energy restricted diet on intestinal permeability, fecal short chain fatty acids, oxidative stress and inflammation markers levels in adults with obesity or overweight: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial [PDF]

Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2020
Objectives Yacon flour is rich in bioactive compounds (phenolic compounds and fructooligosaccharides (FOS)), and may therefore reduce the risk of diseases associated with excess body weight.
Adriane Moreira Machado, Nayara Benedito Martins da Silva, Renata Maria Pereira de Freitas, Mariella Bontempo Duca de Freitas, José Benício Paes Chaves, Leandro Licursi Oliveira, Hércia Stampini Duarte Martino, Rita de Cássia Gonçalves Alfenas   +7 more
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Yacon Prebiotic Functional Drinks, the Sensory and Antioxidant Profiles: Dietotherapy Applications of Yacon Concentrate

Medical Sciences Forum, 2023
The increasing awareness of the overall health consumers, in particular young people, has driven a shift from fruit juices and carbonated drinks to functional beverages.
Mary Yan, Keegan Chessum, Saleshni Nand, Ben Terzaghi, Rothman Kam   +4 more
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Yacon juice as culture and cryoprotectant medium for Latilactobacillus sakei and Staphylococcus vitulinus autochthonous strains [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, 2023
Yacon is mainly constituted of water and carbohydrates [single sugars and fructooligosaccharides (FOS)], thus being an excellent alternative for the growth and preservation of bacterial culture.
Noelia Palavecino Prpich, Ernesto Sanabria, María Fernanda Gliemmo, María Elisa Cayré, Marcela Paola Castro   +4 more
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