Quantification of quercetin from red onion (Allium cepa L.) powder via high‐performance liquid chromatography‐ultraviolet (HPLC‐UV) and its effect on hyperuricemia in male healthy Wistar albino rats

Abstract

Onions (Allium cepaL.) contain various flavonols, including quercetin, kaempferol, anthocyanin, luteolin, and myricetin. Quercetin in onions is considered the primary bioactive component. To assess the impact of quercetin on hyperuricemia in healthy Wistar albino rats, this study used high‐performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet (HPLC‐UV) to identify and measure quercetin in onion powder. Twenty‐four 160 ± 10 g, six wistar albino male rats in each group were kept: NC (control sample, no onion powder), OT1, OT2, and OT3, which contained 11.13, 14.84, and 18.61 g/100 g onion powder, respectively. The treatment lasted 28 days, during which the last 7 days were for urine, feces, and blood collection. The results showed a trend of decreasing levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, and low‐density lipoprotein in rats fed OT1, OT2, and OT3diets. Improvements were observed in feed, water, and nutrient intake, feed conversion ratio, feed efficiency ratio, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, body weight, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and uric acid levels (p ≤ .05). In contrast, high‐density lipoprotein, triglycerides, serum total protein, neutrophils, and lymphocytes did not change (p ≥ .05). White blood cells, red blood cell count, platelet count, hemoglobin, and monocytes showed an upward trend. Based on our calculations, we determined the optimal human dosage from the most effective amount of onion powder. By taking into account the ratio of human‐to‐rat surface area, we estimate that the equivalent human dose of onion is 181.04 grams with 204 mg of quercetin. Additionally, when factoring in the dry matter content, the recommended dose of onion is 29.19 grams with 220 mg of quercetin.

Ethanol Extracts from Torreya grandis Seed Have Potential to Reduce Hyperuricemia in Mouse Models by Influencing Purine Metabolism

“…Natural foods and their bioactive compounds have been explored for hyperuricemia treatment, with botanical functional ingredients showing promise in addressing the complex pathogenesis of hyperuricemia [ 24 , 28 , 29 ]. Phytochemicals like resveratrol, plant saponins, and various plant extracts have demonstrated potential in clinical hyperuricemia treatment [ 1 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ]. These plant ingredients can reduce blood UA levels by modulating enzyme activity, oxidative stress, and proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines and signaling pathways [ 34 , 35 ].…”