Effects of Dietary Arabinogalactan on Gastrointestinal and Blood Parameters in Healthy Human Subjects

Robinson, Ramona; Fęirtag, Joellen M.; Slavin, Joanne L.

doi:10.1080/07315724.2001.10719048

Cited by 67 publications

(32 citation statements)

References 19 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…There are reports only for the use of larch arabinogalactans as bioactive compounds for humans (Robinson et al 2001) and dogs (Grieshop et al 2002). In the present study, we aimed to investigate potential anti-inflammatory properties of larch sawdust, used as feed supplement in sows' diet under field conditions.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of in-feed larch sawdust anti-inflammatory effect in sows

Tzika¹,

Tassis²,

Papatsiros³

et al. 2017

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The study aimed to investigate the possible anti-inflammatory activity of larch sawdust as feed supplement in lactating sows' diet and its possible effect on the prevalence of Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome under field conditions. In a Greek farrow-to-finish pig farm, fifteen sows were randomly and equally allocated to a negative control group (NC group), a positive control group (PC group), and a treatment group (LT group). The animals of the first two groups received 99% basic diet and 1% corn starch, while LT group animals received 99% basic diet and 1% larch sawdust. The whole trial period lasted 35 days (7 days prior to farrow -day of weaning). At parturition day, animals of the PC group received 2 ml of an anti-inflammatory drug intramuscularly (meloxicam, Metacam ® , Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica), while the animals of both other groups, received 2 ml of normal saline. Results showed insignificant differences among experimental groups for parameters such as post-partum rectal temperature and piglets performance. On the contrary, a significant increase of mean milk lactation index was observed in LT and PC groups on the 4th day of lactation period, when compared with NC group (p=0.014). Additionally, mean IL-6 concentrations in blood in the LT group showed a tendency for reduction when compared with those found in NC, and insignificant difference (p>0.05) when compared with those observed in PC group 24 hours postpartum. Moreover, the respective TNFα mean level in the LT group at 24 and 72 hours after parturition was similar to that found in PC group, respectively) and significantly lower than that determined in the NC group (p=0.003, p=0.024. The results suggest a possible anti-inflammatory effect of larch sawdust in sows.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of in-feed larch sawdust anti-inflammatory effect in sows

Tzika¹,

Tassis²,

Papatsiros³

et al. 2017

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The error bar represents least significant difference between two means at the 5% level (3 degrees of freedom). (Causey, Feirtag, Gallaher, Tungland, & Slavin, 2000;Robinson, Feirtag, & Slavin, 2001). In this study, rats fed the cellulose diet had higher (P < 0.001) faecal defecation than those in other diet groups (Fig.…”

Section: Transit Of Digesta Through Gi Tractmentioning

confidence: 53%

Evaluation of gastrointestinal transit in rats fed dietary fibres differing in their susceptibility to large intestine fermentation

Paturi

Butts

Monro

et al. 2012

Journal of Functional Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Non-digestible carbohydratesShort-chain fatty acids Titanium dioxide Transit time A B S T R A C TThe rate and extent of in situ digesta transit after ingestion of diets containing dietary fibres differing in their susceptibility to large intestine fermentation were investigated. One hundred and twenty rats were fed diets containing 7.5% cellulose, inulin, potato fibre or maize starch for 3 days, then the same diets with titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) for 3 days, followed by diets without TiO 2 for 2 days. In all diets, TiO 2 ratios rapidly increased within 24 h and reached a maximum level in duodenum, caecum and colon within 2-3 days. Inulin, potato fibre and maize starch-fed rats showed higher levels of caecal short-chain fatty acids, lower faecal polysaccharide concentrations, and reduced faecal output than the rats fed cellulose. Inulin was highly susceptible to caecal microbial fermentation compared to the other dietary fibres. Transit of these dietary fibres through the GI tract was rapid, and the rate of digesta transit was not affected by dietary fibre fermentability in the large intestine.

show abstract

“…Galactose is present in the diet and in vegetable and fruit dietary fibres such as arabinogalactan, which has been shown to increase the Lactobacillus spp. population in the human intestine (Robinson, Feirtag, & Slavin, 2001). Table 2 shows that at 10 mg/L quercetin stimulated growth with respect to control.…”

Section: Fermentation Of Model Wine By L Plantarum Rm71 Upon Quercetinmentioning

confidence: 95%

pH and dose-dependent effects of quercetin on the fermentation capacity of Lactobacillus plantarum

Curiel

Múñoz

Felipe³

2010

LWT - Food Science and Technology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Effects of Dietary Arabinogalactan on Gastrointestinal and Blood Parameters in Healthy Human Subjects

Abstract: These data suggest that dietary AG is easily incorporated into the diet, well tolerated in subjects and has some positive effects on fecal chemistry.

Cited by 67 publications

References 19 publications

Evaluation of in-feed larch sawdust anti-inflammatory effect in sows

Evaluation of in-feed larch sawdust anti-inflammatory effect in sows

Evaluation of gastrointestinal transit in rats fed dietary fibres differing in their susceptibility to large intestine fermentation

pH and dose-dependent effects of quercetin on the fermentation capacity of Lactobacillus plantarum

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About