Phenolic compounds have a positive effect on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity. The prevalence of these diseases has increased in the last years in the Mexican population. Therefore, the Mexican diet must be assessed as provider of phenolic compounds. To assess this, a survey of phenolic compound intake was validated and applicated to 973 adults (798 females) between 18 and 79 years old. We compared the phenolic compound intake of 324 participants with more diseases (239 females) and 649 participants with healthier condition (559 females). The groups differed in sex, age, and scholarship. Males, older participants, and those with lower schooling reported suffering from more diseases. Regarding phenolic compound intake analyses, the participants with healthier conditions displayed a higher phenolic compound intake than the other group in all foods assessed. In addition, the regression model showed that the phenolic compounds intake of Mexican dishes, such as arroz con frijol or enchiladas, positively affected health status, suggesting that this traditional food is beneficial for the participant’s health condition. However, the weight effect of PCI was different for each disease. We conclude that, although PCI of Mexican food positively affects health conditions, this effect depends on sex, age, and participants’ diseases.
Los frutos de Opuntia spp. (xoconostle) son ampliamente consumidos en varias regiones de México, lo que denota su aceptabilidad gastronómica y accesibilidad, por sabor y bajos costos de adquisición. Sin embargo, su calidad nutrimental, y compuestos bioactivos puede cambiar de acuerdo al estado de madurez, condiciones agroclimáticas y variabilidad genética. genética. Es por ello, que el objetivo de esta investigación fué presentar los datos más recientes del xoconostle Ulapa, cultivado en la región de Ulapa de Melchor Ocampo, Hidalgo, México. Se realizó la evaluación de las propiedades fisicoquímicas como, color, sólidos solubles totales (SST), pH y acidez titulable (AT). Se evaluó el contenido de fenoles totales y flavonoides; adicionalmente se determinó betalaínas totales. Los resultados mostraron un alto contenido de betalaínas y flavonoides en comparación con otras especies previamente estudiadas en México. Las concentraciones de estos fitoquímicos presentes en el xoconostle, lo convierten en una fuente permanente y alternativa de compuestos bioactivos.
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