Effects of a powder of the fruit of Adansonia digitata (Tabaldia, Gongolase, or baobab tree) on serum lipids

Gadour, Mohammed O.; Khidir, Hiba B.; Adam, Ishag; Gasim, Gasim I.

doi:10.1016/j.hermed.2017.03.004

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“…Our results are in agreement with literature data showing that baobab leaves possess potent inhibitory activity against alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes and provide new knowledge about the potential use of baobab leaf extract as an antihypertensive and antidyslipidemic agent [ 23 ]. Furthermore, these results provide an explanation of the mechanism of action underlying the evidence obtained by in vivo studies on Adansonia digitata L. against MS, with baobab fruit pulp improving glycemic response and satiety [ 24 ], reducing serum lipids [ 25 ], and maintaining glycemic control in animals [ 11 , 26 ]; moreover, baobab leaf extract is able to reduce hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia of diabetic rats [ 14 ].…”

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Hydromethanolic Extracts from Adansonia digitata L. Edible Parts Positively Modulate Pathophysiological Mechanisms Related to the Metabolic Syndrome

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Metabolic syndrome includes a cluster of risk factors for many pathological conditions, including hyperglycemia, abdominal obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Adansonia digitata L. (also known as baobab) is used in traditional African Medicine and recent studies showed that it improves the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of action associated with the beneficial effects of extracts from the edible parts of baobab (fruit pulp, leaves, raw and toasted seeds), evaluating their inhibitory activity against: alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase, angiotensin-converting enzyme, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, and pancreatic lipase. Baobab fruit pulp and leaf extracts resulted to be the most active ones and were then tested on the differentiation process of SW-872 human liposarcoma cells to mature adipocytes. The addition of these latter extracts did not affect triglyceride accumulation, indicating a neutral impact on this parameter. The findings here reported help to explain the growing amount of evidence on the biological properties of baobab and provide suggestions about their use in food and nutraceutical fields.

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Hydromethanolic Extracts from Adansonia digitata L. Edible Parts Positively Modulate Pathophysiological Mechanisms Related to the Metabolic Syndrome

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“…Non-forest plant species such as baobab offer income-generating opportunities for many people in Sudan, contributing to food security (Aworh, 2015). The baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multi-use, widelyused species, rich in nutrients in its leaves and fruits, and used daily by local populations in numerous African countries for food, medicines, and other purposes (Yazzie et al, 1994;De Caluwé et al, 2009;Gadour et al, 2017;Muthai et al, 2017). Pulp, seeds, leaves, root tuber, and bark have been studied for their properties and have been shown to have potential for pharmaceutical uses (Lisao et al, 2017).…”

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“…The majority of existing studies on baobab have focused on the analysis of nutritional composition (Osman, 2004;Chadare et al, 2008;De Caluwé et al, 2009;Gadour et al, 2017;Lisao et al, 2017;Muthai et al, 2017), while studies on collection and marketing are limited. For instance, Adam et al (2013) analyzed the factors influencing the contribution of non-timber forest product (NTFP) livelihood strategies to household income in Sudan and found that income from sales of baobab fruits was influenced by internal and external factors.…”

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Consumers behavior, attitudes, and beliefs regarding baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) fruit and pulp consumption in Sudan

Saeed

Adam

Donkor

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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There are growing number of empirical studies on the baobab value chain in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most studies focus on nutritional composition, traditional uses, the distribution of baobab trees, and collection. However, there are few studies on the marketing of baobab fruit pulp, especially on consumer behavior, attitudes, and beliefs regarding baobab fruit pulp. In this context, our study aims to explore consumer behavior, attitudes and beliefs regarding baobab fruit pulp. We also evaluate the market development potential of baobab fruit pulp in selected markets in El Obeid and Khartoum in Sudan. The study employs a mixed methods approach that includes a survey (N = 499), focus group discussion (N = 16), stakeholder interviews (N = 2), and a SWOT analysis. The study shows that the consumption of baobab fruit pulp is common among Sudanese consumers. Consumers also show strong positive attitudes and beliefs, as well as social support for baobab consumption. Nutritional and health benefits tend to drive consumer interest in baobab fruit pulp. The study also identified high demand, export opportunities, and extraction of ingredients from baobab as opportunities to develop baobab markets. However, a lack of quality control, regulations, poor distribution, and insufficient fruit supply may limit exploration of these opportunities. Therefore, it is crucial to raise knowledge of the nutritional and functional properties of baobab fruit, as well as its ability to fight health-related diseases, to further develop local markets. Processors must also improve the quality and safety of their goods. Policymakers must also create a regulatory structure that supports Sudan’s baobab value chain.

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“…Maslinic acid isolated from fruit of Z. mauritiana prevents oxidative stress induced by CCl 4 in liver slice culture cell [35]. The pulp powder of fruit of A. digitata reduces the levels of total cholesterol in hyperlipidic patients probably due to the presence of procyanidines [63]. Saponin, steroid, and flavonol glycoside from the fruit of A. senegalensis are anti-sickling [64].…”

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Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemical Constituents and Bioactivity of Wild Edible Fruits Commonly Consumed in Burkina Faso

Rouamba

Compaoré²,

Kiendrebéogo³

2018

AJRB

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The screening of bioactive phytochemical constituents in edible fruits and vegetable is interesting to researchers owing their benefit property on consumer’s health. Fruits are used ethnomedicinally to treat numerous diseases including metabolic and microbial diseases. They are also used in human or animal nutrition because of their high energy value and their mineral contents. The pharmacological proprieties of fruits include antioxidant, anticancer, anti-mutagenic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-neurodegenerative properties. These bioactive compounds are among others flavonoids, phenolic, anthocyanin, phenolic acids, stilbenes, tannins, as well as sugars, essential oils, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals. This review summarizes the ethnomedicinal use, the phytochemical constituents and the bioactivity of wild edible fruits commonly consumed in Burkina Faso.

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Effects of a powder of the fruit of Adansonia digitata (Tabaldia, Gongolase, or baobab tree) on serum lipids

Cited by 13 publications

References 11 publications

Hydromethanolic Extracts from Adansonia digitata L. Edible Parts Positively Modulate Pathophysiological Mechanisms Related to the Metabolic Syndrome

Hydromethanolic Extracts from Adansonia digitata L. Edible Parts Positively Modulate Pathophysiological Mechanisms Related to the Metabolic Syndrome

Consumers behavior, attitudes, and beliefs regarding baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) fruit and pulp consumption in Sudan

Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemical Constituents and Bioactivity of Wild Edible Fruits Commonly Consumed in Burkina Faso

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