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A review of indigenous Mexican plants with edible stems and leaves and their nutritional and nutraceutical potential was conducted, complemented by the authors' experiences. In Mexico, more than 250 species with edible stems, leaves, vines and flowers, known as "quelites," are collected or are cultivated and consumed. The assessment of the quelite composition depends on the chemical characteristics of the compounds being evaluated; the protein quality is a direct function of the amino acid content, which is evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the contribution of minerals is evaluated by atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) or ICP mass spectrometry. The total contents of phenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, saponins and other general compounds have been analyzed using UV-vis spectrophotometry and by HPLC. For the determination of specific compounds such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, organic acids and other profiles, it is recommended to use HPLC-DAD, UHPLC-DAD, UFLC-PDA or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The current biochemical analysis and biological evaluations were performed to understand the mechanisms of action that lead to decreased glucose levels and lipid peroxidation, increased hypoglycemic and antitumor activity, immune system improvement, increased antibacterial and antifungal activity and, in some cases, anti-Helicobacter pylori activity.
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Objetivo. El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar las diferencias de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, la resiliencia y felicidad en hombres privados (n=21) y no privados (n=21) de la libertad. Método. Bajo un diseño descriptivo - comparativo, se utilizó el cuestionario de salud MOS SF-36, la escala de resiliencia (RS) y la escala de felicidad subjetiva (SHT). Resultados. Los datos recogidos evidenciaron diferencias entre ambos grupos evaluados, en las categorías de ocupación, estrato socioeconómico y estado civil, más no en sus niveles de calidad de vida, resiliencia y felicidad, a excepción de la dimensión función social de la calidad de vida. Conclusión. Este estudio, aunque preliminar y exploratorio brinda información sobre el valor que tienen variables positivas, como la resiliencia, la felicidad y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en personas privadas de la libertad.
Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess differences in quality of life related to health, resilience and happiness in private men (n = 21) and private (n = 21) of freedom. Method. Under a descriptive - comparative design was used MOS health questionnaire SF-36, the Resilience Scale (RS) and subjective happiness scale (SHT). Results. The data collected showed differences between groups evaluated in the categories of occupation, socioeconomic status and marital status, but not in their levels of quality of life, resilience and happiness, except for social function dimension of quality of life. Conclusions. This study, although preliminary and exploratory, provides information on the value of these positive variables such as resilience, happiness and quality of life related to health in persons deprived of liberty.
Escopo. O propósito de este estudo foi avaliar as diferenças da qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde, a resiliencia e felicidade em homens privados (n=21) e não privados (n= 21) da liberdade. Metodologia. Com um desenho descritivo-comparativo, foi usado o questionário de saúde MOS SF-36, a escala de resiliência (RS) e a escala de Felicidade subjetiva (SHT). Resultados. Os dados coletados evidenciaram diferenças entre os dois grupes avaliados, nas categorias de ocupação, estrato socioeconómico e estado civil, mais não nos seus níveis de nível de vida, resiliência e felicidade, a exceção da dimensão função social da qualidade de vida. Conclusão. Este estudo, ainda que é preliminar e exploratório da informação sobre o valor que têm variáveis positivas como a resiliência, felicidade e a qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde em pessoas privadas da liberdade.
