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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"polyphenol content"”.
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A comparative study of white, black and green tea solutions as potential antiviral agents in rhesus monkey kidney cells induced with porcine rotavirus
… before virus inhibition experiments. Total polyphenol content, of each tea, was determined using Folin-Ciocalteu Method, with Gallic Acid (GA) as a standard in milligram equivalents to GA per milliliter. Total polyphenols were highest in Green Tea, 4.50 ± 0.58 mg GA equivalent/mL. Black and …
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Apple pomace polyphenols and their effect on the proliferation of human epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (HT-29)
… to eventually produce a human health promoting, polyphenol-enriched dairy product for human consumption by apple pomace (AP) inclusion in the diet of a dairy cow, two preliminary studies were conducted. Initially, 8 commonly found polyphenols, in locally-sourced AP, were quantified via UPLC/MS …
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Determination of phytochemicals in vegetable juices and their effects on postprandial glycaemia
… diseases. Bioactive phytochemicals such as polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals and others present in fruit and vegetables may be at least partly responsible for this effect. The precise mechanisms of action for several groups of compounds, and their potential impacts upon each …
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Ο ΠΡΟΣΔΙΟΡΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΡΩΤΕΙΝΗΣ ΡΟΥΜΠΙΣΚΟ (RUBISCO) ΣΤΑ ΦΥΤΑ
… TO ESTIMATE THE VARIATION OF RUBISCO PROTEIN CONTENT IN 15 TOBACCO CULTIVARS AND THE OPTIMUM TYPE OF HARVEST FOR THE MAXIMIZATION OF ITS EXTRACTION. ROCKET IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS TECHNIQUE SEEMED TO BE THE MOST ACCURATE AND APPROPRIATE METHOD BECAUSE IT MAKES POSSIBLE THE QUANTITATION OF THE …
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Neuropsychological Effects of Pomegranate Supplementation Following Ischemic Stroke
<p>Polyphenols are compounds found in fruits and vegetables that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Mounting evidence suggests that dietary polyphenol intake can reduce the detrimental effects of various disease processes, and pomegranates have frequently been examined because of …
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Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Oxidative Stability of Meat Systems and a Model System
… on the addition of natural plant extract high in polyphenol content to meat systems and to a model system to determine weather grape seed extract (GS) at low concentrations could significantly reduce lipid oxidation, and to clarify to what extent pro- and anti-oxidant substances normally present …
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The effect of high-polyphenol sumac on food intake in younger and older adults, using sensory and appetite analysis
… and palatability of food. Spices with high polyphenol and antioxidant activity exhibit various health benefits, including regulating blood glucose levels. Moreover, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been added to different foods, resulting in flavour enhancement and increased appetite. Hence, …
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Study of the Metabolic Effects of Water-alcoholic Extracts of Heartwoods with Traditional Use in Bulgaria // Проучване метаболитните ефекти на водно-алкохолни екстракти от дървесини с традиционно приложение в България
… use of their fruits, leaves, flowers and bark. Polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of heartwoods traditionally used for coloring of high alcoholic beverages are not studied yet in Bulgaria. The toxicity and therapeutic potential of the mulberry (Morus nigra) heartwood ethanol infusion …
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Antioxidant activity of Bulgarian medicinal plants and related biological effects // Антиоксидантна активност на български лечебни растения и свързани с нея биологични ефекти
… Scientific evidence is obtained that the total polyphenol content and the associated antioxidant capacity across many of Bulgarian plants are high and correlate positively. The effects of Agrimonia eupatoria, Sambucus ebulus and Cotinus coggygria on redox sensitive gene expression and the …
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Antioxidant properties and anti-cancer effects of polyphenols in sweetpotato leaves
… as vitamins and minerals, but they also contain polyphenol compounds including the caffeoylquinic acid derivatives and carotenoids such as lutein. Several studies have shown the polyphenol contents and antioxidant capacities of SPL, which vary based on year and variety, while few studies have …
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Use of citrus fiber in ground beef meatballs as a functional ingredient
… Food products with high fat and cholesterol content have been associated with these health problems and consumption of processed meat products have been linked to these diseases. Research in developing healthy meat products is becoming more crucial. Therefore, the objective of this study was …
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Valorization of Carrot Processing Waste
… waste is expensive due to its high- water content (approx. 83-95%). High in bioactive compounds (carotenoids) and dietary fibers, it is expected that its conversion into a value-added by-product is of interest to the carrot processing industry. Hemicellulose-rich plant materials have proven …
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Phytochemical investigation and biological activities of Sanicula europaea and Teucrium davaeanum. Isolation and identification of some constituents of Sanicula europaea and Teucrium davaeanum and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts of both plants and cytotoxic activity of some isolated compounds
… B are proposed respectively." The total polyphenol content of S. europaea L, T. davaeanum leaves-flowers and T. davaeanum stem were found to be 5.0, 1.20 and 0.65 mg per 100 mg dried plant material respectively. A study of the antioxidant activity of the 50 % ethanol extracts of S. …
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Broccoli Components as Antioxidants: The Role of Isothiocyanates as Redox Modifiers via Glutathiolation
… genotypes, the variation in phytochemical content was utilized to determine correlations among chemical composition (carotenoids, tocopherols and polyphenolics), chemical antioxidant activity (oxygen radical absorbance capacity; ORAC), and measures of cellular antioxidation (prevention of …
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Investigating flavor quality and variances in F2 cucumber progenies using instrumental analysis
… (°Brix), the Folin Ciocalteu reaction (polyphenols), and SPME-GC-MS (volatiles). Statistical analysis included histograms and dendrograms constructed from AHC analysis. For texture, a normal distribution of hardness was observed with a range of 1.34N-57.26N and an average of 31.78N, …
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Dietary bioactive compounds and possible health benefits of dragon fruit and star fruit
Novel plant-based products with a high content of phenolic compounds have been studied to assess their effect on health. This thesis has explored three different species of dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus (red flesh), Hylocereus undatus (white flesh), and Hylocereus megalanthus (yellow peel) as …
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Biomethane production from macroalgae
… month for harvest due to high organic matter content, low level of ash and ultimately highest biomethane yield. The specific methane yield of 53 m3 CH4 t-1 wwt in August was 4.5 times higher than the yield in December (12 m3 CH4 t-1 wwt), with ash content the key factor in seasonal variation. …
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The Effect of Destoning and Enzymatic Pretreatments on the Biofuel Production from Olive Cake
… when landfilled due to its high organic load and polyphenol content. This residue has potential for biofuel (bioethanol and biomethane) production because it is rich in polysaccharides such as pectin, hemicellulose, and cellulose. Yet, olive cake contains olive stones that can impede its …
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Effect of yerba mate tea caffeine and green coffee by-products on in vitro adipogenesis and lipid accumulation and their incorporation into functional beverages
… (SC). The antioxidant capacity (AC) and total polyphenol content (TPC) of these novel caffeine sources were also investigated and compared to SC using the Oxygen Radical Absorbance (ORAC) assay and the Folin-Ciocalteu method, respectively. Lipid quantification was done by the Oil Red O staining …
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Can polyphenol-rich millets affect glycaemic response, insulinaemic response and gastric emptying in prediabetes?
… which are partly attributed to its high content of polyphenols and antioxidants. Millets may exert their protective effects by reducing the glycaemic response and improving insulin sensitivity. It is possible that millet consumption may also help prevent and/or reduce the risk of …
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