Acute supplementation of growing rats with Brazil nut flour increases hepatic lipid content but prevents oxidative damage in the liver.

Autor: Kume WT; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., de Jesus Porto EP; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., de Lara Spada EC; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Lisboa DR; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Stachack FFF; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Terezo AJ; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Hernandes T; Food and Nutrition Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Takeuchi KP; Food and Nutrition Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Dos Santos Elias MP; Faculty of Forestry Engineering, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Gai BM; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., Kawashita NH; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil., de França Lemes SA; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of food biochemistry [J Food Biochem] 2021 Jun 28, pp. e13834. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 28.
DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13834
Abstrakt: Brazil nuts (BN) (Bertholletia excels, Bonpl.), are of great importance because of their nutritional properties and economic value. They can be consumed in natura or as flour (BNF). In this study, we evaluated the effects of BNF and BN intakes (Both 5% and 15%) on metabolic parameters of rats for 15 days. Serum Selenium (Se) levels were higher in BN-15% and BNF-15% groups. Lipid content was reduced in retroperitoneal and epididymal adipose tissues in all groups and in the BN-5% group in the liver. However, liver lipids increased in the BNF-15% group. The levels of carbonylated proteins and lipid peroxidation in the liver were not altered. The data reveal that the increase in hepatic lipids in the BNF-15% group probably occurred due to the high concentration of free fatty acids present in the flour. The Se bioavailability in the diet contributed to the preservation of the liver function in rats. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The consumption of BN is common in the population. However, changes in eating habits have led to a more frequent consumption of vegetable derivatives, such as drinks and oils. The cake residue generated after processing is still considered of high nutritional value, since it is a source of protein and minerals such as Se. Because of its low cost, the use of pie at the industrial level is becoming increasingly more interesting for the development of new products, and the Brazil nut flour (BNF) is considered a good option. Our study showed that just like BN, BNF can be a source of selenium for the body, although changes in lipid metabolism and physiological parameters can be observed depending on the amount used. We believe that the results of this investigation can be used to guide the development of new technologies and products containing BN.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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