Effects of consumption of mauritia flexuosa fruits on renal and hepatic functions in growing rats
ABCS health sci
; 48: e023229, 14 fev. 2023. tab, ilus
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em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1518544
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BR1342.1
Localização: BR1342.1
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have reported that buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.) is a typical fruit from the Brazilian cerrado ecosystem and an important food source for low-income populations. Its composition is rich in carotenoid polyphenols, monounsaturated fatty acids, and ascorbic acid. However, studies on the biological effects resulting from the consumption of this fruit are scarce. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a diet supplemented with buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.) on kidney and liver functions in growing rats. METHODS: Determination of centesimal composition, carotenoids, and fatty acids content for buriti pulp, standard chow, and butiti-supplemented chow were performed. Then, Wistar rats of both sexes were fed a standard diet or supplemented with buriti pulp. Blood samples were collected at the end of the experiment to determine biochemical parameters. The unpaired t-test was applied, and differences were considered significant when p<0.05. RESULTS: A diet enriched with buriti pulp did not interfere with kidney function and most markers of liver function in animals. Alkaline phosphatase showed significantly higher plasma concentration in female rats, and albumin and uric acid showed lower concentrations in male rats in both experimental groups. CONCLUSION: The changes observed in biochemical markers did not provide evidence of adverse effects of buriti pulp supplementation on liver function. Thus, the intake of buriti pulp can be encouraged as it is a low-cost food source for the general population.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Roedores
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Dieta
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Frutas
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Rim
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Fígado
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
ABCS health sci
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
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Saúde Pública
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Maranhão/BR
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Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Piauí/BR
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Universidade Federal do Piauí/BR