Serum lipid profile and hepatic evaluation in mice fed diet containing pequi nut or pulp (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.)

Aguilar, Edenil Costa; Queiroz, Maria das Graças Mota Nobre; Oliveira, Dario Alves de; Oliveira, Neide Judith Faria de

doi:10.1590/s0101-20612011000400008

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“…The pulp and almond of the Caryocar species are rich in lipids, as seen in the previous section, and have a similar fatty acid (FA) composition, with a predominance of unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) (Aguilar et al, 2011).…”

Section: Fatty Acidsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Both edible parts of C. brasiliense, the pulp and the almond, are primarily a source of vegetable oils (Ascari et al, 2013;Aguilar et al, 2011). The C. brasiliense pulp contains lipids, water, carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals, along with a high fiber content (Table 1) (Macedo et al, 2011;Vera et al, 2007;Lima et al, 2007).…”

Section: Nutritional Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As stated earlier, most of these effects are attributed to the oil that is extracted from the pulp of the Caryocar spp. due to the fact that it is routinely used for therapeutic purposes, but some studies have also reported positive effects of both the pulp and the almond (Aguilar et al, 2011;Roesler, et al, 2007) (Table 3).…”

Section: Biological Effects Of Caryocar Fruit Consumptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, these authors paradoxically found a poorer serum lipid profile (increase in total and non-HDL cholesterol), lesions in the aortic root, and higher concentrations of total lipids in the animals' livers. Aguilar et al (2011) evaluated the effects of a diet containing either C. brasiliense pulp or almond on the lipid profile and hepatic histology of healthy mice. The results demonstrated that the consumption of a pequi pulp-or almond-supplemented diet could increase serum HDL without changing the serum atherogenic fraction.…”

Section: Effects On Lipid Profile and Cardiovascular Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pequi presents some beneficial biological properties, such as wound-healing and anti-inflammatory activities, antimicrobial activity, and protection against genomic and oxidative damage, among others (Colombo et al, 2015;Costa et al, 2011;De Oliveira et al, 2010;Da Silva Quirino et al, 2009;Passos et al, 2002). These biological properties, along with the nutritional and health benefits, are mainly attributed to the presence of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and phytochemicals (Aguilar et al, 2011;Roesler et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Bioactive compounds and functional potential of pequi (<em>Caryocar</em> spp.), a native Brazilian fruit: a review

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SUMMARY:Pequi is an indigenous word that means "thorny covering" and is used to describe fruits from the Caryocar spp. These fruits are widely consumed as food and used in traditional medicine by Brazilians in the savannah (Cerrado biome) and the Amazon region. The fruit is rich in lipids, mainly oleic acid, and other bioactive substances including carotenoids, phenolics, and tocopherols. The oil extracted from the pulp or "almond" (seed) has a high local socioeconomic impact and is associated with nutritional and therapeutic benefits. A wide array of health benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antimicrobial effects, improved cardiac function, as well as an increased lymphocyte-dependent immunity have been attributed to the pequi fruit, especially its pulp. This review provides a comprehensive overview on the edible parts of pequi fruits (pulp and almond), more specifically the oil produced from these parts, as a source of functional compounds with biological activity. Moreover, it considers the differences among the three more commercially-important species from the genus Caryocar. KEYWORDS: Bioactive compounds; Caryocaraceae; Fruit; Health benefits; Oleic acid RESUMEN:Compuestos bioactivos y funcionalidad potencial del pequi (Caryocar spp.), fruta nativa brasileña. Revisión. Pequi es una palabra indígena que significa "piel espinosa" y es utilizada para describir los frutos de Caryocar spp. Estos frutos son ampliamente consumidos como alimentos y son utilizados en la medicina popular por los brasileños ubicados en el Savannah (bioma Cerrado) y en la región amazónica. La fruta es rica en grasas, ácido oleico y otros bioactivos, incluyendo carotenoides, fenoles y tocoferoles. El aceite procedente de la pulpa o de la almendra (semilla) tiene un importante impacto socioeconómico local y está asociado con beneficios nutricionales y terapéuticos. Una amplia gama de beneficios para la salud tales como antioxidante, antiinflamatorio, antitumoral, antimicrobiano, mejora de la función cardíaca, así como el aumento de la inmunidad linfocitaria han sido atribuidas a la fruta, especialmente a su pulpa. Esta revisión proporciona una descripción exhaustiva sobre las partes comestibles de la fruta del pequi (pulpa y almendra), más específicamente del aceite producido a partir de estas partes, como una fuente de compuestos funcionales con actividad biológica. Además se consideran las diferencias encontradas entre las tres especies comerciales más importantes del género Caryocar.

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Section: Fatty Acidsmentioning

confidence: 94%