Novel insights in health-promoting properties of sweet cherries

Faienza, Maria Felicia; Corbo, Filomena; Carocci, Alessia; Catalano, Alessia; Grano, Maria; Wang, David Q.–H.; Damato, G.; Muraglia, Marilena; Franchini, Carlo; Brunetti, Giacomina; Portincasa, Piero

doi:10.1016/j.jff.2020.103945

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“…Among the berries, the antioxidative effects of blueberry [ 63 , 64 , 65 ], chokeberry [ 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 ], cranberry [ 69 , 70 , 71 ], and goji berry [ 72 , 73 ] in reducing the risk of osteoporosis were reported. In recent years, new evidence has emerged of the health-promoting effects of sweat cherries on bone impairment associated with childhood obesity [ 74 , 75 ] demonstrated that obese children and adolescents bone impairment is sustained by spontaneous osteoclastogenesis, which can be limited in vitro by polyphenols presence. Research conducted on cultured peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from obese children showed that sweet cherry extract reduced the spontaneous formation of multinucleated osteoclasts in examined cells.…”

Section: Bone and Osteoporosismentioning

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Functional Food for Elderly High in Antioxidant and Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis—A Narrative Review

Arnold

Rajagukguk

Gramza‐Michałowska

2021

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The elderly population is increasing globally and is predicted to reach 1.5 billion in 2050. The quality of life of the elderly must be concerned, for example, with developing functional food for the elderly. In this article, the development of functional food to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in the elderly is reviewed. Oxidative stress is one of the factors which accelerates osteoporosis. Various antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, polyphenols, or lycopene, have been proven by former studies to have antioxidant activity, therefore, could reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Additionally, the application of eggshell powder in various food products has been reported to improve calcium intake, and its usage is environmentally sustainable as this could contribute to reducing food waste. The application of both antioxidants and calcium could be a good combination, but the amount of some antioxidants must be concerned so it would not interfere with the bioavailability of calcium. Therefore, this review aims to explore the functional food for the elderly to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, particularly with antioxidants and calcium from chicken eggshells. The eating preference and dietary pattern of the elderly are also considered to determine the suitable form of functional food for the elderly. The results presented in the study may be the basis for the development of new calcium-enriched food products for the elderly.

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Section: Bone and Osteoporosismentioning

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Functional Food for Elderly High in Antioxidant and Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis—A Narrative Review

Arnold

Rajagukguk

Gramza‐Michałowska

2021

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“…Also important is the chemical composition of sweet cherries which has a great influence on the sensory quality of the fruits [ 28 ]. These fruits are a source of bioactive compounds, such as, natural polyphenolic compounds, that enhance health benefits (health promoters), revealing an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant power, among others [ 3 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 ]. Therefore, it is important to evaluate their impact on consumer acceptance, trying to achieve the optimal combination of taste and health-promoting compounds [ 33 ].…”

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Preliminary Insights in Sensory Profile of Sweet Cherries

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Pereira

Vilela

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Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is a fruit appreciated by consumers for its well-known physical and sensory characteristics and its health benefits. Being an extremely perishable fruit, it is important to know the unique attributes of the cultivars to develop cultivation or postharvest strategies that can enhance their quality. This study aimed to understand the influence of physicochemical characteristics of two sweet cherry cultivars, Burlat and Van, on the food quality perception. Several parameters (weight, dimensions, soluble solids content (SSC), pH, titratable acidity (TA), colour, and texture) were measured and correlated with sensory data. Results showed that cv. Van presented heavier and firmer fruits with high sugar content. In turn, cv. Burlat showed higher pH, lower TA, and presented redder and brightest fruits. The principal component analysis revealed an evident separation between cultivars. Van cherries stood out for their sensory parameters and were classified as more acidic, bitter, and astringent, and presented a firmer texture. Contrarily, Burlat cherries were distinguished as being more flavourful, succulent, sweeter, and more uniform in terms of visual and colour parameters. The results of the sensory analysis suggested that perceived quality does not always depend on and/or recognize the quality parameters inherent to the physicochemical characteristics of each cultivar.

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“…The most well-documented biological effects of sweet cherry extract encompass its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties [ 8 , 11 , 12 ]. The continuous increase of oxidative stress (OS) and chronic inflammation are important driving forces in the carcinogenic process, promoting cancer onset, progression and aggressiveness [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ], which per se justifies envisaging the anti-cancer role of sweet cherry.…”

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Sweet Cherries as Anti-Cancer Agents: From Bioactive Compounds to Function

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Sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) are among the most appreciated fruits worldwide because of their organoleptic properties and nutritional value. The accurate phytochemical composition and nutritional value of sweet cherries depends on the climatic region, cultivar, and bioaccessibility and bioavailability of specific compounds. Nevertheless, sweet cherry extracts are highly enriched in several phenolic compounds with relevant bioactivity. Over the years, technological advances in chemical analysis and fields as varied as proteomics, genomics and bioinformatics, have allowed the detailed characterization of the sweet cherry bioactive phytonutrients and their biological function. In this context, the effect of sweet cherries on suppressing important events in the carcinogenic process, such as oxidative stress and inflammation, was widely documented. Interestingly, results from our research group and others have widened the action of sweet cherries to many hallmarks of cancer, namely metabolic reprogramming. The present review discusses the anticarcinogenic potential of sweet cherries by addressing their phytochemical composition, the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of specific bioactive compounds, and the existing knowledge concerning the effects against oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, deregulated cell proliferation and apoptosis, invasion and metastization, and metabolic alterations. Globally, this review highlights the prospective use of sweet cherries as a dietary supplement or in cancer treatment.

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Novel insights in health-promoting properties of sweet cherries

Cited by 56 publications

References 94 publications

Functional Food for Elderly High in Antioxidant and Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis—A Narrative Review

Functional Food for Elderly High in Antioxidant and Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis—A Narrative Review

Preliminary Insights in Sensory Profile of Sweet Cherries

Sweet Cherries as Anti-Cancer Agents: From Bioactive Compounds to Function

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