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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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Characterization of Chemical Properties of Inulin Isolated from Yacón Tuber

Jurnal Teknologi dan Industri Pangan, 2022
Inulin is a polysaccharide with linear fructan chain structure. Food industries widely use inulin as a low calorie sugar substitutions. Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) tuber that are easily grown and contain higher inulin can be explored as local inulin
Dimas Andrianto, Maria Bintang, Irfan Abdul Aziz, Suci Hermita   +3 more
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The Effects of Yacon Consumption on Body Weight and C-reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]

Current Therapeutic Research
Background: The rising global challenges of obesity and chronic inflammation contribute to an increased prevalence of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases.
Fariborz Porbafrani, PhD, Mohammad Samadi, PhD, Karim Parastouei, PhD   +2 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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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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Aumento ebulloscópico de extracto de jugo de yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) y determinación de gráficas de Dühring

Agroindustrial Science, 2012
Para extraer inulina a base de extracto de yacón, es importante conocer el aumento Ebulloscópico en las soluciones de yacón a diferentes concentraciones, esto permitirá operar de manera correcta en el proceso para su obtención, además, el conocimiento ...
Raul Siche, Victor Armas, Ronald Lezama, Ricardo Iparraguirre, Aldrin Corcuera   +4 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
europepmc   +2 more sources

Engineering Physicochemical Stability of Pumpkin Suspensions Using Dual-Modified Mango Cotyledon Starch. [PDF]

Int J Food Sci
The development of sustainable and high‐performance biomaterials from agroindustrial byproducts represents a strategic avenue for advancing green materials engineering. This work evaluated and experimentally optimized the physicochemical properties of a pumpkin suspension formulated with modified starch from mango cotyledons.
Torres-Gallo R, Tirado DF, Chávez-Salazar A, Castellanos-Galeano FJ, Cortés-Rodríguez M.   +4 more
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