A recent update on the multifaceted health benefits associated with ginger and its bioactive components

Ma, Run-Hui; Ni, Zhi‐Jing; Zhu, Yun-Yang; Thakur, Kiran; Zhang, Fan; Zhang, Yuanyuan; Hu, Fei; Zhang, Jianguo; Wei, Zhao‐Jun

doi:10.1039/d0fo02834g

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“…The association between phytochemicals and disease prevention has been a major focus of health researchers for almost half a century [ 58 , 59 , 60 ]. Several studies have demonstrated that naturally occurring bioactive compounds and phytochemicals have a broad spectrum of physiological effects, including alleviation of metabolic disorder, inflammation, and oxidative stress [ 61 , 62 , 63 ]. These studies suggest that the medicinal effects of various food commodities could provide new ways to develop dietary strategies to prevent many diseases.…”

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Antioxidant Effect of Wheat Germ Extracts and Their Antilipidemic Effect in Palmitic Acid-Induced Steatosis in HepG2 and 3T3-L1 Cells

Liaqat

Kim

Park

et al. 2021

Foods

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Wheat germ (WG) is a by-product of wheat milling and comprises many bioactive compounds. This study aimed to compare the antioxidant and antilipidemic effects of different WG extracts (WGEs) by analyzing candidate bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, tocopherols, γ-oryzanol, and biogenic amines by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Antioxidant activity was determined using the ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP assays. The antilipidemic effect was evaluated in palmitic acid-induced steatosis in HepG2 hepatocytes and 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Cellular lipid accumulation was assessed by Oil Red O staining and a cellular triglyceride content assay. All analyzed WGEs showed significant antioxidant potential, although some bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids, tocopherols, and γ-oryzanol, were the highest in the ethanol extract. Correlation analysis revealed the antioxidant potential of all identified biogenic amines except for spermidine. Ethanol and n-hexane extracts significantly inhibited cellular lipid accumulation in cell models. These results suggest that WGEs exhibit promising antioxidant potential, with a variety of bioactive compounds. Collectively, the findings of this study suggest that bioactive compounds in WGEs attenuate plasma lipid and oxidation levels. In conclusion, WG can be used as a natural antioxidant and nutraceutical using appropriate solvents and extraction methods.

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Antioxidant Effect of Wheat Germ Extracts and Their Antilipidemic Effect in Palmitic Acid-Induced Steatosis in HepG2 and 3T3-L1 Cells

Liaqat

Kim

Park

et al. 2021

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“…In particular, (−)-epigallocatechin gallate represents up to 60–65% of the total catechins in tea [ 8 ]. Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) root and Aloe vera , both rich in polyphenols (about 10–40 mg/100 g for ginger [ 9 ] and about 300 mg/100 g for aloe’s lyophilized leaf epidermis [ 10 ]), are examples of herbs that provide health benefits thanks to their high antioxidant activities [ 11 , 12 ]. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) displays many healthy properties, principally ascribed to minimal constituents in the unsaponifiable fraction, such as phenolic compounds, phytosterols, tocopherols, and pigments [ 13 ].…”

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A Smartphone-Based Chemosensor to Evaluate Antioxidants in Agri-Food Matrices by In Situ AuNP Formation

Calabria

Guardigli

Severi

et al. 2021

Sensors

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In recent years, there has been a continuously growing interest in antioxidants by both customers and food industry. The beneficial health effects of antioxidants led to their widespread use in fortified functional foods, as dietary supplements and as preservatives. A variety of analytical methods are available to evaluate the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of food extracts and beverages. However, most of them are expensive, time-consuming, and require laboratory instrumentation. Therefore, simple, cheap, and fast portable sensors for point-of-need measurement of antioxidants in food samples are needed. Here, we describe a smartphone-based chemosensor for on-site assessment of TAC of aqueous matrices, relying on the antioxidant-induced formation of gold nanoparticles. The reaction takes place in ready-to-use analytical cartridges containing an hydrogel reaction medium preloaded with Au(III) and is monitored by using the smartphone’s CMOS camera. An analytical device including an LED-based lighting system was developed to ensure uniform and reproducible illumination of the analytical cartridge. The chemosensor permitted rapid TAC measurements of aqueous samples, including teas, herbal infusions, beverages, and extra virgin olive oil extracts, providing results that correlated with those of the reference methods for TAC assessment, e.g., oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC).

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“…Curcumin, as a food additive approved by the European Food Safety Authority, is a yellow pigment isolated from Curcuma longa [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] . At present, several studies have reported that curcumin, activated by ultrasonic sound and blue LED light, showed desirable bactericidal activity against a range of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus [11] , [12] , Pseudomonas aeruginosa [13] , and Escherichia coli [14] , [15] .…”

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Curcumin-mediated sono/photodynamic treatment preserved the quality of shrimp surimi and influenced its microbial community changes during refrigerated storage

Wang

Zhou

Lai

et al. 2021

Ultrasonics Sonochemistry

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A recent update on the multifaceted health benefits associated with ginger and its bioactive components

Abstract: The bioactive compounds and bioactivities of ginger, and their detailed mechanisms including some therapeutic effects of ginger and its constituents for effective antioxidant properties were comprehensive reviewed.

Cited by 89 publications

References 174 publications

Antioxidant Effect of Wheat Germ Extracts and Their Antilipidemic Effect in Palmitic Acid-Induced Steatosis in HepG2 and 3T3-L1 Cells

Antioxidant Effect of Wheat Germ Extracts and Their Antilipidemic Effect in Palmitic Acid-Induced Steatosis in HepG2 and 3T3-L1 Cells

A Smartphone-Based Chemosensor to Evaluate Antioxidants in Agri-Food Matrices by In Situ AuNP Formation

Curcumin-mediated sono/photodynamic treatment preserved the quality of shrimp surimi and influenced its microbial community changes during refrigerated storage

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