[Genetic variants in CD36: emerging role in oral fat perception and food preferences]. / Variantes genéticas en CD36: evidencia emergente en la percepción oral de las grasas y las preferencias alimentarias.

Introduction: CD36 is a receptor involved in physiologic, metabolic and pathologic processes. Due to its affinity for long-chain fatty acids, it has been postulated as a taste receptor of fatty taste. In this review, the emerging genetic evidence linking CD36 to oral fat perception is analyzed. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, published articles from 2000 to 2022 were considered. Multiple studies have shown an association of some genetic variants in CD36 with fat foods preferences and it has been suggested that these variants can modify oral fat perception thresholds however the evidence is still heterogeneous; this can be explained by the genetic diversity of populations, the nutritional status and participant's characteristics, as well as other methodological aspects. Other factors involved in oral fat perception were and identified and discussed including the interaction with other flavors, hormones, and epigenetic factors. The conclusion is that the evidence supporting the role of CD36 as a dietary lipid receptor, the role of its genetic variants in fat acids oral perception thresholds and food preferences is intermediate level and more investigations are necessary in other populations with large number of participants as well as considering the interaction between different hormones and the expression of CD36.

Introducción: CD36 es un receptor involucrado en procesos fisiológicos, metabólicos y patológicos. Debido a su afinidad por ácidos grasos de cadena larga es uno de los principales receptores de lípidos provenientes de la dieta. En esta revisión se analiza la evidencia genética emergente que vincula a CD36 en la percepción oral de grasa. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en la base de datos PubMed considerando artículos publicados en el periodo 2000-2022. Múltiples estudios asocian a algunas variantes genéticas en CD36 con las preferencias por alimentos con contenido graso y se ha postulado que estas variantes pueden modificar los umbrales de percepción oral de grasas, sin embargo, la evidencia es heterogénea; esto puede ser explicado por la diversidad genética de las poblaciones, el estado nutricional y características de los participantes, así como a otros aspectos metodológicos. Se identificaron y se discuten otros factores implicados en la percepción oral de grasas, incluyendo la interacción con otros sabores, hormonas y factores epigenéticos. Se concluye que la evidencia que apoya el papel de CD36 como receptor de los lípidos provenientes de la dieta es intermedio y son necesarias más investigaciones en diversas poblaciones con un gran número de participantes, así como considerar la interacción entre distintas hormonas y la expresión de CD36.

West Mexico Berries Modulate α-Amylase, α-Glucosidase and Pancreatic Lipase Using In Vitro and In Silico Approaches.

The objective was to evaluate the antioxidant and biological potential of eight freeze-dried berry varieties of southern Jalisco using in silico and in vitro approaches. Fourteen tentative phenolic compounds were identified in berries by ESI-QToF, including anthocyanins, phenolic acids, flavanols and flavonols. In silico assays of phytochemicals in the berry inhibiting enzymes related to obesity and diabetes showed predicted binding energy interactions (ranging from -5.4 to -9.3 kcal/mol). Among the cultivars, antioxidant potential for DPPH IC50 ranged from 1.27 to 3.40 mg/mL, ABTS IC50 from 2.26 to 7.32 mg/mL and nitric oxide (NO) inhibition IC50 from 4.26 to 11.07 mg/mL. The potential to inhibit α-amylase IC50 ranged from 4.02 to 7.66 mg/mL, α-glucosidase IC50 from 0.27 to 4.09 mg/mL, lipase IC50 from 1.30 to 4.82 mg/mL and DPP-IV IC50 from 1.36 to 3.31 mg/mL. Blackberry cultivars from the southern Jalisco region showed outstanding biological potential compared to other evaluated berries and could be used in the formulation of functional foods in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases.

Dysfunctional Patterns of Food Intake by Anxiety during Isolation by COVID-19 in Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

The aim of this research was to compare food intake dysfunctional patterns score with the subjective perception of anxiety and sociodemographic characteristics of the participants in isolation by COVID-19 from Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. A cross-sectional research was carried out, with a virtual questionnaire of subjective perception of anxiety and the questionnaire of three 18-item feeding factors. 958 people of both sexes participated (F = 83%, M = 17%), mainly in the 18 to 35 age range. Dysfunctional eating patterns presented high scores in people who perceived anxiety, as well as in participants from Chile. Additionally, it was found that women present greater cognitive restriction and emotional intake, and college students showed greater disinhibition. In conclusion, the scores of the three dysfunctional eating patterns were higher in people with subjective perception of anxiety during social isolation due to COVID-19, and there were also differences according to country, sex, and educational level.

El objetivo de esta investigación fue comparar el puntaje de los patrones disfuncionales de la ingesta con la percepción subjetiva de la ansiedad y características sociodemográficas de los participantes en aislamiento por COVID-19 de Chile, Colombia y México. Se realizó una investigación de tipo transversal, con un cuestionario virtual de percepción subjetiva de la ansiedad y el cuestionario de tres factores de alimentación 18-items. Participaron 958 personas de ambos sexos (F = 83%, M = 17%), principalmente en el rango de edad de 18 35 años. Los patrones disfuncionales de la ingesta presentaron puntajes altos en personas que percibieron ansiedad y en participantes de Chile. Adicionalmente, se encontró que las mujeres presentan mayor restricción cognitiva e ingesta emocional y los estudiantes universitarios mostraron mayor desinhibición. En conclusión, los puntajes de los tres patrones disfuncionales de la ingesta fueron más altos en las personas con percepción subjetiva de ansiedad durante el aislamiento social por COVID-19 y así mismo se presentaron diferencias de acuerdo al país, sexo y nivel educativo.

Actividad física como conducta auto-reguladora de ansiedad percibida y patrones disfuncionales de la ingesta en época de aislamiento por COVID-19 en latinoamericanos

RESUMEN La actividad física es considerada una conducta reguladora de ansiedad y ha demostrado efectividad para reducir esta condición emocional. Debido a la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), en Latinoamérica los gobiernos han aplicado estrategias de aislamiento para reducir la probabilidad de contagio y de esta manera controlar las afectaciones a la salud; sin embargo, un efecto desfavorable de esta situación es el incremento en los niveles de ansiedad que puede afectar la ingesta de alimentos. El objetivo fue analizar la asociación entre la actividad física y la percepción subjetiva de la ansiedad, y las diferencias de estas variables con los patrones disfuncionales de la ingesta en personas latinoamericanas que se encontraban en aislamiento. Se aplicó un cuestionario a 1.035 personas de diferentes países, a partir del cual se identificó que aquellas personas que realizaban actividad física presentaron una probabilidad 50% menor de percibir ansiedad. Adicionalmente, los sujetos que realizaban actividad física presentaron mayor restricción cognitiva y los que no realizaban actividad física, registraron mayor nivel de desinhibición e ingesta emocional. Finalmente, se concluye que la actividad física es una conducta reguladora de la ansiedad en esta época de aislamiento o cuarentena y tiene influencia positiva en los individuos, ya que reduce la desinhibición y la ingesta emocional, por lo que podría prevenir el incremento de peso y el posible desarrollo de patologías alimentarias. Este hallazgo es importante para la promoción de la actividad física en esta época de aislamiento y en situaciones similares, además es útil para las intervenciones en sujetos con alimentación emocional.

ABSTRACT Physical activity is considered an anxiety-regulating behavior and is effective in reducing this emotional condition. Due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), governments of Latin America have applied isolation strategies to reduce the probability of contagion and thus control health effects; however, an unfavorable effect of this situation has been the increase in anxiety levels that can affect food intake. The objective of the current study was to analyze the association between physical activity and differences in dysfunctional patterns of intake in Latin American people who were in isolation. A questionnaire was applied to 1.035 people from different countries. We observed that those performing physical activity presented a 50% lower probability of perceived anxiety. Additionally, the subjects who performed physical activity presented greater cognitive restriction, and those who did not perform physical activity registered a higher level of disinhibition and emotional intake. We conclude that physical activity is an anxiety-regulating behavior in this time of isolation or quarantine and has a positive influence on individuals, since it reduces disinhibition and emotional intake, and could prevent weight gain and possible development of food pathologies. This finding is important for the promotion of physical activity in this time of confinement and similar situations, and it is also useful for interventions on subjects with emotional feeding.

Compuestos fenólicos y su efecto en las dislipidemias en seres humanos: Una revisión sistemática

RESUMEN Las muertes por enfermedades del corazón y otras patologías cardiovasculares han aumentado en las últimas décadas. Dentro de los principales factores que pueden desencadenar las enfermedades cardíacas se encuentran las dislipidemias, trastornos que afectan directamente la capacidad de irrigación sanguínea a través del desarrollo de ateromas en el sistema cardiovascular. Se ha propuesto que la ingesta de compuestos fenólicos tiene un importante efecto antilipidémico, hecho que sugiere una cualidad de prevención y protección del compuesto contra estas enfermedades. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un análisis de la información relacionada con el tratamiento que incluye la utilización de los compuestos fenólicos sobre parámetros de dislipidemias en seres humanos; comparando la muestra, los componentes y los resultados ante este tipo de trastornos. Aunque el número de artículos que incorporan esta relación es diverso, esta revisión sistemática explora las investigaciones que se han realizado sobre una posible reacción benéfica en el metabolismo del ser humano. La búsqueda se realizó en dos bases de datos: PubMed y Web of Science, que arrojaron un total de 2.229 artículos potenciales, de los que se excluyeron 2.194 restando 35 artículos para la revisión. En conjunto, los resultados mostraron que, si bien se han comprobado ciertas propiedades benéficas de los compuestos fenólicos como isoflavonas, taninos, teaflavinas y antocianinas sobre las enfermedades cardiovasculares, específicamente en las dislipidemias en un paradigma de estudio muy amplio, aún es difícil conjugar resultados concluyentes. En estas circunstancias, la información disponible resulta un punto de referencia para seguir indagando en la acción de los compuestos fenólicos sobre este tipo de patologías.

ABSTRACT Deaths from heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases have increased in recent decades. Among the main factors that lead to the development of heart disease is dyslipidemia, which are disorders that directly affect the blood supply through the development of atheroma in the cardiovascular system. It has been proposed that phenolic compound intake has an important antilipidemic effect, a fact that suggests a preventive and protective characteristic against these diseases. The objective of this work is to present an analysis of the information related to treatment that includes the use of phenolic compounds on dyslipidemia parameters in humans; comparing samples, the components and the results of these types of disorders. Although the number of articles exploring this relationship is diverse, this systematic review explores the data related to a possible beneficial reaction of human metabolism. The search was carried out in two databases: PubMed and Web of Science, where a total of 2229 potential articles were obtained, of which 2194 were excluded, leaving 35 articles for review. Altogether, the results showed that, although there are certain beneficial properties of phenolic compounds such as isoflavones, tannins, theaflavins and anthocyanins that have been proven beneficial for cardiovascular diseases, for dyslipidemia specifically, it is still difficult to combine conclusive results. In these circumstances, the available information indicates the necessity to continue investigating the action of phenolic compounds on these types of pathologies.

CD36 gene polymorphism -31118 G > A (rs1761667) is associated with overweight and obesity but not with fat preferences in Mexican children.

CD36 glycoprotein is a candidate receptor involved in the gustatory detection of lipids and emerging evidence has suggested that genetic variations in CD36 may modulate the oral perception threshold to fatty acids. Here, we analyzed the association of -31118 G > A polymorphism in CD36 gene with nutritional status and preferences for fatty foods in Mexican children. Genotyping of SNP rs1761667 was performed in school-age children (n = 63) in addition to sensory tests evaluating the preference and satisfaction score assigned to oil-based sauces of different fatty acid composition. The G allele was associated with high BMI z-score in children (OR = 2.43, 95% (CI 1.02-5.99); p = 0.02) but CD36 genotypes (AA, GA, and GG) did not show significant association with the preference and satisfaction scores assigned to oil-based sauces. The BMI z-score showed no association with the preference to oil-based sauces; however, children with normal weight gave higher satisfaction scores to sauces with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids than to sauces rich in saturated fatty acids (0.56 ± 1.26 vs. 0.06 ± 1.22; p = 0.02). Therefore, the G allele of -31118 G > A SNP in CD36 gene is associated with overweight and obesity in Mexican children but do not appear to modulate the preferences and satisfaction scores to fat.

Obesidad, ingesta energética y comportamiento alimentario: Una revisión de los principales factores involucrados / Obesity, energy intake and eating behavior: A review of the main factors involved

Resumen La obesidad constituye un problema de salud a nivel mundial y una de las principales causas de las enfermedades crónicas. Existen diversos factores que influyen en el comportamiento alimentario y la obesidad, los cuales pueden ser genéticos, fisiológicos, nutricionales, psicológicos o socioculturales. En las últimas décadas, el cambio en el estilo de vida ha provocado patrones de alimentación inadecuados, aunados a disminución en el gasto energético. En esta revisión se describen los principales factores fisiológicos, nutricionales y psicológicos que intervienen en la ingesta energética y el comportamiento alimentario, y cómo es que estos pueden −vía la regulación del apetito y del peso corporal− influir en el desarrollo de la obesidad. La neuropsicología de la recompensa de los alimentos, de las preferencias, de la elección y del comportamiento alimentario son aspectos aún no comprendidos. Investigaciones futuras tienen que enfocarse en dilucidar las vías involucradas en los aspectos gratificantes de los alimentos y, como una alternativa para controlar la obesidad, replicar esta experiencia con alimentos más saludables. Sin embargo, la comprensión del vínculo entre alimentación, ingesta energética y regulación del peso corporal solo se logrará a través del trabajo multidisciplinario.

Abstract Obesity is a global health problem and one of the main causes of chronic diseases. There are several factors that influence eating behavior and obesity, which can be genetic, physiological, nutritional, psychological or sociocultural. In recent decades, the change in lifestyle has caused inadequate eating patterns, coupled with a decrease in energy expenditure. This review describes the main physiological, nutritional and psychological factors that intervene in energy intake and eating behavior and how they can -by regulating appetite and body weight- influence the development of obesity. The neuropsychology of food reward, preferences, choice and eating behavior are aspects not yet understood. Future research needs to focus on elucidating the pathways involved in the rewarding aspects of food and, as an alternative to control obesity, replicate this experience with healthier foods. However, understanding the link between food, energy intake and body weight regulation will only be achieved through multidisciplinary work.

Potential Hypoglycemic Effect of Pomegranate Juice and Its Mechanism of Action: A Systematic Review.

Pomegranate juice (PJ) has gained popularity attributed to its phenolic compounds and their medicinal properties. Its potential hypoglycemic effect has been related to enzymatic inhibition, insulin release, and the protection of pancreatic tissue. These effects depend on several aspects, such as the content and composition of phenols in pomegranate and characteristics of the organism that consumes the juice. The objective of this study was to systematically review scientific evidence investigating the hypoglycemic effect of PJ; the factors that affect bioactive compounds; and the mechanisms of action attributed to this effect. Human and rodent in vivo and in vitro studies were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases. After reviewing the articles, it was identified that the methodologies and results among the scientific evidence were quite heterogeneous. Despite these limitations, many of the in vivo and in vitro studies found important hypoglycemic effects from PJ, as well as an increase in the function of ß-cell, insulin secretion, a significantly lower activity of α-amylase enzyme, an inhibition of the enzyme α-glucosidase and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), and the protection against DNA damage. Determining the potential health benefits of polyphenols contained in the pomegranate is limited for multiple factors that could affect the efficacy of PJ. Overall, the results of this review suggest the need for further experimentation, using controlled variable factors and testing the effect of PJ under similar experimental conditions.

Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds in Mexican Lupin Beans Species: A Mini-Review.

As a source of bioactive compounds, species of the genus Lupinus are interesting legumes from a nutritional point of view. Although wild species are abundant and represent a potential source of nutrients and biologically active compounds, most research has focused on domesticated and semi-domesticated species, such as Lupinus angustifolius, Lupinus albus, Lupinus luteus, and Lupinus mutabilis. Therefore, in this review, we focus on recent research conducted on the wild Lupinus species of Mexico. The nutritional content of these species is characterized (similar to those of the domesticated species), including proteins (isolates), lipids, minerals, dietary fiber, and bioactive compounds, such as oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and alkaloids.

Preferencia y grado de satisfacción de productos panaderos con una mezcla cereal-leguminosa en adultos de Chile / Preference and degree of satisfaction of bakery products with a cereal-legume mixture in adults from Chile

El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo determinar la preferencia y el grado de satisfacción de cuatro productos de panadería (galletas y grissinis) elaborados a base de una mezcla de trigo y frijol común (Phaseolus vulgaris) o trigo y lupino (Lupinus albus) en adultos de Chile, y comparar los resultados obtenidos para estos productos en población mexicana. El análisis sensorial se realizó mediante dos pruebas sensoriales hedónicas, una de preferencia y otra de grado de satisfacción. Los participantes fueron 60 adultos de Concepción, Chile. Los resultados mostraron que los cuatro productos fueron del agrado de los participantes, siendo las versiones elaboradas a base de harina de trigo y lupino las más preferidas y mayor puntuadas (2,05 ± 1,05 galleta y 1,28 ± 1,22 grissini) respecto a las elaboradas a base de harina de trigo y frijol (1,90 ± 1,22 galleta y 1,28 ± 1,22 grissini). Al comparar los valores obtenidos de los cuatro productos, se encontró diferencia estadística significativa en los puntajes otorgados a las galletas. En los grissinis los puntajes otorgados fueron idénticos. Los resultados de los participantes mexicanos mostraron una mayor preferencia y grado de satisfacción para los productos elaborados a base de harina de trigo y frijol. De acuerdo a los resultados se puede concluir que los productos de panadería elaborados con mezclas de cereales y leguminosas son una opción mediante la cual se puede favorecer el consumo de leguminosas, el cual ha disminuido en los últimos años(AU)

The purpose of this work was to determine the preference and degree of satisfaction of four bakery products (cookies and grissinis) made from a mixture of wheat and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) or wheat and lupine (Lupinus albus) in adults from Chile, and compare the results with the results recently obtained for these products in the Mexican population. The sensory analysis was performed using two hedonic sensory tests, one of preference and the other of degree of satisfaction. The participants were 60 adults from Concepción, Chile. The results showed that the four products were liked by the participants, the versions made from wheat and lupine flour were most preferred and highest rated (2.05 ± 1.05 cookie and 1.28 ± 1.22 grissini ) regarding those made of wheat flour and beans (1.90 ± 1.22 cookie and 1.28 ± 1.22 grissini). When comparing the values obtained from the four products, significant statistical difference was found in the scores given to the cookies. The grissinis scores were identical. The results of the Mexican participants showed a greater preference and degree of satisfaction for products made from wheat flour and beans. According to the results, it can be concluded that bakery products made with mixtures of cereals and legumes are an option by which the consumption of legumes can be favored, which has declined in recent years(AU)

Formulación, análisis nutrimental y sensorial de productos de panadería a base de una mezcla cereal-leguminosa (Phaseolus vulgaris y Lupinus albus) en México / Formulation, nutrimental and sensory analysis of bakery products made from a cereallegume mixture (Phaseolus vulgaris and Lupinus albus) in Mexico

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue la formulación y evaluación de galletas y grissinis a base de una mezcla cereal-leguminosa, así como evaluar el grado de satisfacción y preferencia en un grupo de adultos y niños en México. Para la elaboración de los productos de panadería se empleó una combinación de harina de trigo-leguminosa de 55:45 para las galletas, mientras que para los grissinis fue de 68:32. En cuanto al contenido de proteína de los productos, presentaron valores de 10,65±0,06 a 12,09±0,30 g/100g. Por su parte, el contenido de fibra varió desde 0,39±0,30 hasta 3,84±0,37 g/100g. En cuanto a la prueba de grado de satisfacción se identificó que todos los productos fueron del agrado de los participantes, obteniendo calificaciones superiores a 0 (ni me gusta ni me disgusta). Mientras que en la prueba de preferencia, los productos elaborados con frijol, fueron preferidas en un mayor número de ocasiones que los de lupino. Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre el grupo de adultos y niños en los puntajes otorgados a todos los productos, lo que se puede relacionar con la familiaridad hacia éste tipo de alimentos(AU)

The objective of this work was the formulation and evaluation of cookies and grissinis based on a cereal-legume mixture, as well as the degree of satisfaction and preference in a group of adults and children in Mexico. For the preparation of bakery products, a combination of wheat flour and legume of 55:45 was used for cookies, while for grissinis it was 68:32. In terms of protein content of the products, there were found values from 10,65±0,06 to 12,09±0,30 g/100g. On the other hand, the fiber content varied from 0,39±0,30 to 3,84±0,37 g/100g. As for the degree of satisfaction test, it was identified that all the products were liked by the participants, obtaining ratings above 0 (I do not like or dislike it). While in the preference test, all products made with beans were preferred in a greater number of occasions than those with lupine. Statistically significant differences were found between the group of adults and children in the scores awarded to all the products, being able to relate to the familiarity towards this type of food

Consumo de jugo de granada (Punica granatum) y su efecto sobre la glucemia, perfil lipídico e histología del páncreas en un modelo de hiperglucemia inducida mediante estreptozotocina / Pomegranate juice consumption (Punica granatum) and its effect on glycemia, lipid profile and histology of the pancreas in a model of induced hyperglycemia by streptozotocin

Diversos compuestos bioactivos de los alimentos se han empleado en el tratamiento alterativo de la diabetes mellitus. El jugo de granada posee un alto contenido en compuestos fenólicos a los cuales se les atribuyen propiedades biológicas como hipolipemiante, hipoglucemiante y protector del tejido pancreático. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto del libre acceso de jugo de granada sobre los niveles de glucosa, colesterol, triglicéridos e integridad del tejido pancreático in vivo. Se emplearon 18 ratas macho Wistar inducidas a hiperglucemia con 60 mg estreptozotocina/kg de peso corporal intraperitoneal (IP). Se formaron tres grupos experimentales. El grupo HS expuesto a solución de sacarosa, el grupo HJG expuesto a jugo de granada y el grupo HSI expuesto a solución de sacarosa y tratamiento con insulina. Los resultados mostraron que, las ratas del grupo HJG consumieron jugo de granada durante 21 días, lo que resultó en la reducción de los niveles de glucosa con respecto a su valor inicial de 417 a 356 mg/dL, no de manera significativa (p>0.05). Los niveles de lípidos mostraron una reducción no significativa al finalizar la intervención (p>0.05). El estudio histológico del páncreas en el grupo HJG mostró conservación de la arquitectura pancreática y presencia de islotes de Langerhans; mientras que el grupo HS mostró extensa necrosis pancreática y el grupo HSI mostró daño intermedio con escasos islotes de Langerhans. Se sugiere que el jugo de granada posee efectos hipoglucemiantes y protege el tejido pancreático en ratas hiperglucémicas inducidas(AU)

Diverse bioactive compounds of foods have been used in the alternative treatment of diabetes mellitus. Pomegranate juice has a high content of phenolic compounds to which biological properties are attributed as lipid-lowering, hypoglycemic and protective of pancreatic tissue. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of free access of pomegranate juice on the levels of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and the integrity of pancreatic tissue in vivo. Eighteen male Wistar rats were induced to hyperglycemia with 60 mg streptozotocin/kg of body weight intraperitoneal (IP). Three experimental groups were formed. The HS group exposed to sucrose solution, the HJG group exposed to pomegranate juice and the HSI group exposed to sucrose solution and insulin treatment. The results showed that the rats of the HJG group consumed pomegranate juice for 21 days, which resulted in the reduction of glucose levels from its initial value of 417 to 356 mg/dL, not significantly (p>0.05). Lipid levels showed a non-significant reduction at the end of the intervention (p>0.05). The histological study of the pancreas in the HJG group showed conservation of the pancreatic architecture and the presence of islets of Langerhans; while the HS group showed extensive pancreatic necrosis and the HSI group showed intermediate damage with few islets of Langerhans. It is suggested that pomegranate juice has hypoglycaemic effects and protects pancreatic tissue in induced hyperglycemic rats(AU)

Iron bioavailability of Lupinus rotundiflorus seeds and roots in low-iron-diet treated rats / Biodisponibilidade do ferro das sementes e raízes do Lupinus rotundiflorus em ratos tratados com uma dieta de baixo teor de ferro

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate iron bioavailability of roots and cooked seeds of Lupinus rotundiflorus for human consumption using a low-iron-diet rat model. Methods A hemoglobin depletion-repletion test was performed using rats. A standard diet containing 8mg kg-1 of iron was used. Three experimental diets were prepared based on the standard diet: 2.3g of root flour added to D1, 21.5g cooked seed flour added to D2, and 0.03g of ferrous sulfate added to D3 (control diet), adjusting iron concentration of the diets to 24mg kg-1. Hemoglobin regeneration efficiency was used to measure iron bioavailability. Results Hemoglobin regeneration efficiency showed values of 13.80+2.49%, 13.70+1.60% and 18.38+1.56 in D1, D2 and D3 respectively, and biological relative values of 72.8, 75.08, and 100.00% (.<0.05). Conclusion Roots and cooked seeds of Lupinus rotundiflorus showed potential iron bioavailability, despite being a vegetal source, which could also encourage the study of other species of lupin as a source of iron.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a biodisponibilidade do ferro das semente e raízes cozidas de Lupinus rotundiflorus para humanos usando um modelo de rato com deficiência de ferro. Métodos Um teste de depleção-repleção de hemoglobina foi feito usando ratos. Uma dieta base com 8mg kg-1 de ferro foi usada. Partindo da dieta base, três dietas experimentais foram preparadas: D1 com 2,3g de farinha de raiz adicionada, D2 com 21,5g de farinha da semente cozida adicionada e D3 com 0,03g de sulfato ferroso adicionado (dieta controle), ajustando a concentração de ferro das dietas a 24mg kg-1. A eficiência da regeneração da hemoglobina foi usada para medir a biodisponibilidade do ferro. Resultados Regeneração da hemoglobina apresenta valores de 13,80+2,49%, 13,70+1,60% e 18,38+1,56 na D1, D2 e D3 respectivamente e, valores biológicos relativos de 72,8, 75,08 e 100,00% (p<0.05). Conclusão As raízes e sementes cozidas do Lupinus rotundiflorus mostraram potencial biodisponibilidade de ferro, apesar de ser uma fonte vegetal, que poderia também incentivar o estudo de outras espécies de lupino como uma fonte de ferro.

Efecto del número de interrupciones en el patrón de conducta sedentaria sobre el gasto energético / Effect of the number of interruptions in the pattern of sedentary behavior on energy expenditure

Resumen: El papel de la conducta sedentaria sobre el deterioro del estado de salud ha sido ampliamente documentado como factor promotor de patologías. La evidencia científica demuestra que el porcentaje de personas que mantienen una actividad sedentaria aumenta en las grandes ciudades, y con ello el sobrepeso, la obesidad, la diabetes, la hipertensión, etc. Recientemente se ha evaluado el efecto de interrumpir los periodos de conducta sedentaria con actividad física, demostrando que con ello se aumenta el gasto energético. El objetivo del presente experimento fue comparar el efecto de 2 programas de interrupción del patrón de conducta sedentaria sobre el gasto calórico. Ocho alumnos universitarios se expusieron a 2 programas de interrupción de la conducta sedentaria. Para obtener el gasto energético se utilizaron monitores cardiacos de la marca Beurer modelo pm18. El primer programa consistió en periodos de 15 min de conducta sedentaria seguidos de una interrupción de 2.5 min de caminata como actividad física. El segundo presentó periodos de 30 min de conducta sedentaria seguidos de una interrupción de 5 min de actividad física. El análisis utilizando t de Student para muestras pareadas mostró que existe una diferencia significativa en el gasto calórico durante la conducta sedentaria entre el programa 1 y el 2. Se concluye que aumentar el número de interrupciones en los periodos de conducta sedentaria tiene un efecto directo sobre el gasto calórico.

Abstract: Sedentary behavior's role on health damage has been documented as a promoting factor of pathologies. Scientific evidence shows an increasing percentage of people with sedentary activity especially in large cities causing overweight, obesity, diabetes, hypertension etc. Effects of interrupting sedentary behavior periods with physical activity have been recently evaluated, demonstrating increases on energy expenditure. The objective of this experiment was to compare the effect of two interruption programs of sedentary behavior pattern on caloric expenditure. Participants were exposed to two interruption programs of sedentary behavior. For energy expenditure, heart monitors brand Beurer PM18 model used. First program consisted on 15-minutes periods of sedentary behavior followed by a 2.5 minutes walking break as physical activity. Second program consisted on periods of 30 minutes of sedentary behavior followed by a 5 minutes break of physical activity. Analysis used Student t test for paired samples showed a significant difference in caloric expenditure during sedentary behavior between program 1 and 2. Concluding that increasing the number of interruptions of periods of sedentary behavior has a direct effect on caloric expenditure.

Efecto del tratamiento térmico sobre la composición química y minerales en semillas de lupinos silvestres / Effect of thermal treatment on the chemical composition and minerals of wild lupin seeds

Wild lupine consumption has restrictions due to the presence of alkaloids; however, these components can be reduced with a suitable thermal treatment. The aim of this research was to determine the thermal effect on chemical composition and minerals of wild lupine. Lupinus mexicanus had a reduction in protein and fat contents of 34.76 to 33.11 and 6.10 to 5.41 g/100 g of sample respectively, and an increase in ash and dietary fiber of 3.84 to 4.53 g/100 g and 20.9 to 28.48 g/100 g respectively. L. mexicanus raw seeds revealed the highest Ca content (3,252 mg/kg), L. elegans was the highest in Mg with 2,656 mg/kg. Highest Fe content was found in Lupinus rotundiflorus (82.8 mg/kg), and Lupinus exaltatus in Cu (184.4 mg/kg). All species showed similar Zn content of 73.3 mg/kg (Lupinus montanus) to 89.6 mg/kg (L. exaltatus). In all species the Cu content decreased, mainly in Lupinus elegans with a loss of 76,71 %.

El consumo de lupinos silvestres se limita por la presencia de alcaloides, sin embargo se pueden reducir con un tratamiento térmico adecuado. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar el efecto térmico sobre la composición química y de minerales de lupinos. En Lupinus mexicanus se observó una reducción en proteínas y grasas de 34,76 a 33,11 g/100 g y de 6,10 a 5,41 g/100 g respectivamente, un incremento de cenizas y fibra dietaria de 3,84 a 4,53 y de 20,9 a 28,48 g/100 g. La semilla cruda de L. mexicanus reveló el más alto contenido de Ca (3252,6 mg/kg), Lupinus elegans en Mg con 2656,4 mg/kg, mientras que Lupinus rotundiflorus fue de Fe (82,8 mg/kg) y Lupinus exaltatus en Cu (184,4 mg/kg). Todas las especies mostraron similar contenido de Zn de 73,3 (L. montanus) to 89,6 mg/kg (L. exaltatus). En todas las especies disminuyó el Cu, principalmente en L. elegans con una pérdida del 76,71 %.

Effect of freeze-drying and production process on the chemical composition and fatty acids profile of avocado pulp / Efecto del liofilizado y del proceso de producción en la composición química y el perfil de ácidos grasos de la pulpa de aguacate

Freeze-drying technology is the best dehydration process to preserve shelf-life and allowing avocado to maintain its sensorial and nutritional characteristics. The aim of this work was to determine if the freeze-drying and production condition have an effect on the nutritional quality of the avocado pulp grown in rain-fed and irrigation orchards. Four treatments were applied: non-freeze-dried rain-fed fruits, non-freeze-dried irrigation fruits, freeze-dried rain-fed fruits and freeze-dried irrigation fruits. Results showed that the fruit is made up of 71.4%, 16%, and 12.6% pulp, seed and skin, respectively. The pulp is made up of 71.51%, 19.96%, 2.81%, 0.51% and 1.51% water, lipids, ashes, crude fiber and protein, respectively. Avocado oil is composed by 61%, 18.8%, 11.6% and 7% oleic, palmitic, linoleic, and palmitoleic fatty acids, respectively. The freeze-drying decreased the linoleic acid by 1.43 g/100g. Under rain-fed conditions 4% and 13% less total fat and oleic fatty acid are produced than in irrigation conditions. We conclude that freeze-dried avocado pulp shows slight changes in their nutritional quality.

La tecnología de liofilización es el mejor proceso de deshidratación para mantener mayor vida de anaquel y conservar las propiedades nutricionales y sensoriales de la pulpa del aguacate. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si el liofilizado y condición de producción tienen un efecto sobre la calidad nutrimental de la pulpa de aguacate cultivado en huertas de riego y temporal. Se aplicaron 4 tratamientos: frutos de temporal no liofilizado, frutos de riego no liofilizado, frutos liofilizados de temporal y frutos liofilizados de riego. Los resultados muestran que el fruto está compuesto por 71.39, 16 y 12.6% de pulpa, hueso y cascara respectivamente. La pulpa está compuesta por 71.51, 19.96, 2.81, 0.51 y 1.5 % de humedad, lípidos, cenizas, fibra cruda y proteína, respectivamente. El aceite del aguacate está constituido de 61. 18.8, 11.6 y 7% de ácidos grasos oleico, palmítico, linoléico y palmitoleico, respectivamente. El liofilizado disminuyó 1.43 g/100 g de ácido linoléico. Bajo condiciones de temporal se produce 4 y 13% menos grasa total y ácido graso oleico que en condiciones de riego. Se concluye que la pulpa del aguacate liofilizada presenta ligeros cambios en su calidad nutrimental.