Conservation and analysis of the physicochemical parameters of a Congo food plant alicamentary [Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn]

Sompila, Arnaud W. G. Tamba; Moussounga, J. E.; Mabika, Aimé Bertrand Madiélé; Tobi, N.P.G Pambou; Diakabana, P.; Miakayizila, B.D.E.; Gadet, M. Dzondo; Silou, T.

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2019.809.030

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“…While some argue for the safe consumption of bracken fern after proper preparation, others caution against its intake due to potential health risks. Advocates of consumption stress the importance of adequate preparation and cooking techniques to minimize potential health risks [ 11 ]. Ptaquiloside can be partially degraded, and certain toxic protein compounds, such as thiaminase enzymes, decompose during the cooking process at high temperatures [ 12 ].…”

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Health and Environmental Hazards of the Toxic Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn (Bracken Fern)

Malík,

Mika,

Navrátilová

et al. 2023

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Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn) is ubiquitous and acts as a cosmopolitan weed in pastures and similar environments. Despite its historical uses, it presents risks due to toxicity. This study, conducted in the second half of 2023, aimed to assess the environmental and health hazards of P. aquilinum, primarily focusing on its carcinogenic compound, ptaquiloside. The literature was comprehensively reviewed using diverse databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Information was synthesized from original research articles, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and relevant animal studies. Animals grazing on bracken fern face annual production losses due to toxin exposure. The substantial impact on biodiversity, animal health, and human well-being arises from the presence of ptaquiloside and related compounds in milk, meat, and water, along with the increasing global prevalence of P. aquilinum and its swift colonization in acidic soil and fire-damaged areas. The objectives were to identify major bioactive compounds and explore their effects at molecular, cellular, pathological, and population levels. Various cooking techniques were considered to mitigate toxin exposure, although complete elimination remains unattainable. Therefore, the findings emphasize the need for cautious consumption. In conclusion, continued research is necessary to better understand and manage its environmental and health implications.

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