Dehydrated banana in the dietetic management of diarrheas of infancy

Fries, Joseph H.; Nicholas, J Chiara; Waldron, Robert J.

doi:10.1016/s0022-3476(50)80156-7

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“…Our results suggest that both laxative and constipative compounds occur in S. americanum, albeit not simultaneously present in high enough concentrations to have opposing effects. In hindsight, presence of both types of compounds is not surprising; reports in the medical literature clearly document that fruit consumption can increase or decrease defecation rate (Birnberg 1933, Willimott 1933, Joslin et al 1938, Fries et al 1950, McMillan and Thompson 1979. Secondary metabolites in fruit may have many other functions, as well (reviewed in Cipollini and Levey 1997b).…”

Section: Implications For Seed Dispersalmentioning

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Control of Gut Retention Time by Secondary Metabolites in Ripe Solanum Fruits

Wahaj¹,

Levey²,

Sanders³

et al. 1998

Ecology

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We tested whether compounds in ripe Solanum americanum fruits affect gut retention time of S. americanum seeds in Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum). Glycoalkaloids were of special interest because they commonly occur in ripe Solanum fruits and are associated with diarrhea in humans. Also, we determined the influence of gut retention time and the presence/absence of two glycoalkaloids, ␣-solasonine and ␣-solamargine, on germination of S. americanum seeds. In one trial, we measured seed retention times of 10 waxwings fed three types of artificial fruits, Control (containing no secondary metabolites), Low Concentration (containing low concentrations of ␣-solasonine and ␣solamargine, matching those in ripe S. americanum fruit), and Extract (containing an ethanol extract of ripe S. americanum fruits, with many unidentified secondary metabolites). Seeds in Low Concentration fruits were not defecated more quickly than those in Control fruits, but seeds in Extract fruits were. Thus, ripe S. americanum fruits contain a chemical or chemicals with a laxative effect. Also, seeds from Control fruits were deposited in more defecations and at lower densities in each defecation than those from Extract fruits. In a second trial, we compared retention times of seeds in control fruits and in fruits with high concentrations of glycoalkaloids, typical in ripe fruits of other Solanum species. These high concentrations had a significant constipative effect on seed passage. Percentage germination and mean germination time of defecated seeds were not influenced by mean retention time in waxwing guts. However, proportionately fewer seeds germinated from Low Concentration fruits than from Control fruits. These results suggest that plants have more control over seed processing by frugivores than generally acknowledged. Secondary metabolites in ripe fruits can increase or decrease retention time and thereby influence seed deposition patterns (e.g., number of defecations with seeds, number of seeds per defecation, and presumably, dispersal distance).

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Section: Implications For Seed Dispersalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Control of Gut Retention Time by Secondary Metabolites in Ripe Solanum Fruits

Wahaj¹,

Levey²,

Sanders³

et al. 1998

Ecology

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“…The peel is the main by‐product of banana processing industry, which accounts for approximately 38% of the whole fruit weight (González‐Montelongo et al, ). Banana peel has been used as traditional medicine for treatment of various ailments such as burn wound, anaemia, diarrhoea, ulcers, inflammation, diabetes, cough, snakebite and excess menstruation (Fries et al, ; Gore and Akolekar, ; Kumar et al, ; Pereira and Maraschin, ). Recently, banana peel has also been utilized to make banana peel flour (Rebello et al, ), as an adsorbent for water purification (Pathak et al, ), to extract pectin for food application (Oliveira et al, ) and to produce ethanol (Meena et al, ; Oberoi et al, ).…”

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Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for recovery of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity from banana (Musa cavendish) peel

Scarlett

Vuong

2016

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

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A large quantity of banana peel is generated annually and is considered as waste with low value. This study aimed to optimize five extraction parameters; including ultrasonic temperature, time and power, as well as acetone concentration and sample to solvent ratio, for maximum recovery of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins and antioxidant properties from banana (Musa cavendish) peel using response surface methodology. The results showed that recovery yields of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins and antioxidant properties were affected by the extraction parameters; of which the acetone concentration had the greatest effect. Optimal extraction conditions were found to be at ultrasonic temperature of 30°C, ultrasonic time of 5 min, ultrasonic power of 150 W, sample to solvent ratio of 8:100 g/mL and acetone concentration of 60%. Under these optimal conditions, 23.49 mg of phenolic compounds, 39.46 mg of flavonoids and 13.11 mg of proanthocyanidins could be extracted from 1 g of banana (M. cavendish) peel. Practical applications Banana peel known as waste is generated in a big quantity with limited utilization. Therefore, it is necessary to utilize this by‐product for adding value to food industry. This study was designed to establish a simple, effective extraction method for maximum recovery of phenolic compounds from banana peel. Findings from this study can be used for further isolation and purification of phenolic compounds from banana peel for subsequent application in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry.

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“…The intervention was considered successful, or "good," if infants responded to therapy within 72 hours with formed stools, with no more than 3 or 4 stools per day. Authors concluded that banana flakes appropriately ameliorated symptoms of diarrhea, 77 which corroborated the proposed beneficial effects of banana.…”

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“…Traditionally, green bananas and dehydrated banana flakes have been used to treat many digestive disorders in pediatrics but have more recently been speculated to improve diarrhea induced by disease and by the initiation of TFs . An important historical study conducted in 1950 by Fries and colleagues examined the effects of dehydrated banana flakes in 40 infants suffering from nonspecific diarrhea. Infants in the intervention group received 6 g of dehydrated banana flakes per pound of body weight per 24 hours over 3 days.…”

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Natural Bioactive Food Components for Improving Enteral Tube Feeding Tolerance in Adult Patient Populations

2017

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Tube feeding (TF) is the most common form of nutrition support. In recent years, TF administration has increased among patient populations within and outside hospital settings, in part due to greater insurance coverage, reduced use of parenteral nutrition, and improved formularies suitable for sole source nutrition. With increasing life expectancy and improved access to TFs, the number of adults dependent on enteral nutrition is expected to grow. However, enteral TF intolerance (ETFI) is the most common complication of TFs, typically presenting with at least 1 adverse gastrointestinal event, including nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. ETFI often leads to reductions in TF volume with associated energy and protein deficits. Potentially ensuing malnutrition is a major public health concern due its effects on increased risk of morbidity and mortality, infections, prolonged hospital length of stay, and higher healthcare costs. As such, there is a need for intervention strategies to prevent and reduce ETFI. Incorporating whole foods with bioactive properties is a promising strategy. Emerging research has elucidated bioactive properties of whole foods with specific benefits for the prevention and management of adverse gastrointestinal events commonly associated with TFs. However, lack of evidence-based recommendations and technological challenges have limited the use of such foods in commercial TF formulas. This review addresses research gaps by discussing 5 whole foods (rhubarb, banana, curcumin, peppermint oil, and ginger) with bioactive attributes identified through literature searches and clinical experience as having substantial scientific rationale to consider their application for ETFI in adult populations. (Nutr Clin Pract. 2018;33:107-120) Keywords enteral nutrition; enteral formulas; tube feeding; dietary supplements; digestive signs and symptoms SummaryTube feeding (TF) is the most common form of nutrition support. In recent years, TF administration has increased among patient populations within and outside hospital settings, in part due to greater insurance coverage, reduced use of parenteral nutrition (PN), and improved formularies suitable for sole source nutrition. With increasing life expectancy and improved access to TFs, the number of adults dependent on enteral nutrition (EN) is expected to grow. However, enteral TF intolerance (ETFI) is the most common complication of TFs, typically presenting with at least 1 adverse gastrointestinal (GI) event, including nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. ETFI often leads to reductions in TF volume with associated energy and protein deficits. Potentially ensuing malnutrition is a major public health concern due its effects on increased risk of morbidity and mortality, infections, prolonged hospital length of stay, and higher healthcare costs. As such, there is a need for intervention strategies to prevent and reduce ETFI. Incorporating whole foods with bioactive properties is a promising strategy. Emerging research has elucidated bioactive properties ...

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Dehydrated banana in the dietetic management of diarrheas of infancy

Cited by 19 publications

References 12 publications

Control of Gut Retention Time by Secondary Metabolites in Ripe Solanum Fruits

Control of Gut Retention Time by Secondary Metabolites in Ripe Solanum Fruits

Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for recovery of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity from banana (Musa cavendish) peel

Natural Bioactive Food Components for Improving Enteral Tube Feeding Tolerance in Adult Patient Populations

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