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Food Science & Technology
Rebecca J. Solch-Ottaiano, Taylor C. Judkins, Samantha H. Matott, Caitlin E. McDermott, Carmelo Nieves Jr, Yu Wang, James Colee, Massimiliano S. Tagliamonte, Upuli Dissanayake, Volker Mai, Susan S. Percival, Bobbi Langkamp-Henken
Summary: The study showed that polyphenol-rich cranberry extracts did not have a significant impact on intestinal health in obese adults, but may increase certain beneficial gut bacteria. A longer intervention may be needed to observe the benefits on inflammation and gastrointestinal barrier function.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Mohammad Mazbah Uddin, Zhenfang Chen, Fuliu Xu, Lingfeng Huang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the physiological and cellular mechanisms of Sesuvium portulacastrum under heavy metal stress. The findings suggest that superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the dominant antioxidant enzyme activity during low cadmium toxicity, while peroxidase (POD) is the dominant enzyme activity during higher cadmium toxicity. In addition, cadmium stress affects the chlorophyll content and cell structure of Sesuvium portulacastrum.
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Immunology
Stefania De Santis, Aurelia Scarano, Marina Liso, Francesco Maria Calabrese, Giulio Verna, Elisabetta Cavalcanti, Annamaria Sila, Antonio Lippolis, Maria De Angelis, Angelo Santino, Marcello Chieppa
Summary: The health status of mother microbiota has a significant impact on the neonatal gut microbiota. Using a murine model of UC predisposition, this study evaluated the effects of maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation on offspring microbiota, indicating that a diet enriched with bioactive polyphenols from tomato can reduce dysbiosis in genetically predisposed offspring.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Wei Xiao, Qingsong Zhang, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai
Summary: This review explores the effects of vegetarian diets on the gut microbiome and intestinal physiology, as well as the impact of nutrient components in vegetarian diets on microbial abundance. It is found that a plant-based diet contributes to the establishment of a diverse and stable microbiome, and the metabolites derived from nutrients in vegetarian diets play a role in promoting intestinal immune responses and maintaining intestinal function.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Priyanka Bist, Sangeeta Choudhary
Summary: This manuscript critically reviews the alterations in the gut microbiota composition and function upon exposure to various toxic heavy metals prevalent in the environment. The disturbance in gut microbial ecology also affects the microbial metabolic profile which may alter the speciation state and bioavailability heavy metals thus affecting metal uptake-absorption/detoxification mechanisms associated to heavy metal metabolism.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Elaine Soares, Aruanna C. Soares, Patricia Leticia Trindade, Elisa B. Monteiro, Fabiane F. Martins, Andrew J. Forgie, Kim O. P. Inada, Graziele F. de Bem, Angela Resende, Daniel Perrone, Vanessa Souza-Mello, Francisco Tomas-Barberan, Benjamin P. Willing, Mariana Monteiro, Julio B. Daleprane
Summary: The study showed that polyphenol-rich jaboticaba peel and seed powder improved non-alcoholic fatty liver disease induced by a high-fat diet, through ameliorating gut microbial community structure and reducing symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Wenli Xing, Xu Gai, Feng Ju, Guangcai Chen
Summary: It is found that woody plants have great potential in remediating heavily contaminated soils by heavy metals, and the root-associated microbiota plays a vital role in phytoremediation. However, the ecological process controlling the assembly and composition of tree root-associated microbial communities under heavy metal stress remains poorly understood.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rolando Esteban Liranzo-Gomez, Aris Mendis Gomez, Bolivar Gomez, Yusmel Gonzalez-Hernandez, Ulises Javier Jauregui-Haza
Summary: This paper presents the characterization of sargassum found on the shores of eight Dominican beaches in 2021. Heavy, alkaline, and alkaline-earth metals were analyzed using ICP-OES, with Fe, As, and Zn showing the highest concentrations among the twelve heavy metals studied. Ca, K, Na, and Mg exhibited the highest concentrations among the alkaline and alkaline-earth metals. The high levels of arsenic and alkali and alkaline-earth metal salts suggest caution in using these algae in agriculture. Arsenic speciation studies are recommended to determine its bioavailability to plants and animals. A heavy metal contamination index was calculated, ranging from 0.318 to 3.279. Additionally, the organic fraction of sargassum was analyzed for the first time in the country.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yutian Liu, Siliang Zhang, Hongzhang Deng, Aixia Chen, Lihong Chai
Summary: Lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) can cause intestinal damage, alter bile acid profiles, and affect the composition of intestinal microbiota in amphibians. Pb and Cu exposure decrease total bile acid concentrations, while Cu exposure increases total bile acid levels. Pb and/or Cu activate intestinal farnesoid X receptor (Fxr), which suppresses bile acid synthesis and reabsorption, and Cu exposure increases bile excretion as a detoxification route. Overall, Pb and Cu have significant impacts on bile acid metabolism and the potential ecotoxicity of heavy metals on amphibians.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giuseppe Merra, Annalisa Noce, Giulia Marrone, Marco Cintoni, Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Annunziata Capacci, Antonino De Lorenzo
Summary: Changes in gut microbiota are correlated with health status, with the Mediterranean diet shown to modulate gut microbiota, increase diversity, and potentially prevent the onset of chronic non-communicable degenerative diseases. Additional controlled intervention studies are needed to further understand the correlations between dietary patterns and gut microbiota composition and activity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tamara Lippolis, Miriam Cofano, Giusy Rita Caponio, Valentina De Nunzio, Maria Notarnicola
Summary: It is commonly acknowledged that polyphenols derived from diet have several potential benefits for human health. Polyphenols have various chemical structures, with flavonoids, phenolic acids, and stilbenes being the most representative types. The beneficial effects of polyphenols are closely linked to their bioavailability and bioaccessibility, as many of them are quickly metabolized after being consumed. Polyphenols, which protect the gastrointestinal tract, promote the maintenance of a healthy intestinal microbiota, thereby guarding against gastric and colon cancers. Therefore, it seems that the beneficial effects of dietary polyphenol supplementation are mediated by the gut microbiota.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Massimo D'Archivio, Carmela Santangelo, Annalisa Silenzi, Beatrice Scazzocchio, Rosaria Vari, Roberta Masella
Summary: Regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been associated with beneficial health effects and reduced risk of chronic degenerative disorders. This can be attributed to the unique composition of EVOO in monounsaturated fats and phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating activities. The gut microbiota, influenced by dietary components, plays an important role in normal physiology. Recent studies have focused on the interaction between EVOO polyphenols and the gut microbiota, considering the influence of sex and gender.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saad Dahlawi, Muhammad Sadiq, Muhammad Sabir, Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi, Saifullah Ayesha Abdul Qadir, Ayesha Abdul Qadir, Turki Kh Faraj
Summary: This study investigated the uptake and distribution of cadmium, lead, and nickel by two Brassica cultivars grown on metal-contaminated soil. The results showed that the growth of the cultivars was affected, and irrigation with contaminated water led to a decrease in photosynthesis rate and chlorophyll content. However, one cultivar was less sensitive to the toxic elements and prevented their translocation, making it suitable for cultivation in PTE-contaminated soils.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ines Dominguez-Lopez, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Maria Marhuenda-Munoz, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Estefania Toledo, Montserrat Fito, Emilio Ros, Ramon Estruch, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association of microbial phenolic metabolites (MPM) with adherence to the Mediterranean diet and their relationship with ideal cardiovascular health (ICVH) and cardiovascular risk factors. Five MPM were identified and quantified using a novel method. The results showed that a score of urinary MPM was directly associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet and ICVH, and individual MPM were related to better cardiovascular health.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jie Cai, Zhongxu Chen, Wei Wu, Qinlu Lin, Ying Liang
Summary: The role of intestinal flora in health and disease is a hot research topic. High-protein diets (HPDs) may increase the risk of certain diseases, particularly with long-term consumption. Short-term HPDs have minimal impact on healthy individuals under 65 but may be more challenging for those over 65 to meet protein needs.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)