Nutrient compositions of Bombyx mori mature silkworm larval powders suggest their possible health improvement effects in humans

Hepatoprotective Effects of Steamed and Freeze-Dried Mature Silkworm Larval Powder against Ethanol-Induced Fatty Liver Disease in Rats

“…In particular, the silkworm Bombyx mori has traditionally been used as food in Asia. Our colleagues have compared the nutrient composition of SMSP with those of freeze-dried mature silkworm powder (FMSP) and freeze-dried 3rd day of 5th instar silkworm powder (FDSP) [16]. A proximal analysis revealed that SMSP shows the highest protein contents compared to FMSP and FDSP.…”

“…In addition, as shown in Table S1, amino acids such as glycine, alanine, and serine, which are the major components of silk protein are very abundant in SMSP. Moreover, the amount of unsaturated fatty acids is more than twice as high than that of saturated fatty acids in SMSP [16]. In addition, the amount of polyphenol, flavonoids, and minerals were examined.…”

“…Recently, there has been interest in edible insects, and they have been highlighted as a future food [15]. The silkworm, Bombyx mori, contains high amounts of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals [16]. Silkworms are traditionally used for the treatment of spasms, phlegm, and flatulence [15].…”

“…Silkworms are traditionally used for the treatment of spasms, phlegm, and flatulence [15]. In addition, the silkworm has recently received scientific attention and several studies have reported its health advantages against liver injury [16], Parkinson's disease [17], and diabetic hyperglycemia [18]. However, after the third day of the fifth instar, the protein composition of silkworm glands rapidly increases, hence, there is a problem insofar as the biological activity is lowered [19].…”

Urinary metabolomics research for Huangqi Jianzhong Tang against chronic atrophic gastritis rats based on 1H NMR and UPLC-Q/TOF MS

“…It also improves the immune response and participates in the absorption of calcium. [ ] Glycine is an important part of bile acid that is secreted into the small intestine cavity, which is essential to the digestion of dietary fat and the absorption of long‐chain fatty acids. The content of glycine in CAG rat urine was significantly decreased indicated that the digestion and absorption function of CAG rats was abnormal.…”