Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: Anupam Sibal, Sarath Gopalan (eds), Akshay Kapoor, Vidyut Bhatia (co-eds)

Wadhwa, Nishant

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“…Although minerals comprise only 4-6% of the human body and do not take part efficiently in fulfilling the energy requirements, yet their importance can be established from their involvement in a large number of physicochemical processes of utmost importance which takes place continuously in living cells and organisms [6,7]. Minerals may be generally classified as macro (sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (p)and chlorine (Cl)) or micro (manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr)) elements which mostly depend on their requirements to the body and it has been found that approximately more than 100 mg/ dl of the macronutrients and less than 100 mg/dl of the micronutrients are necessary on daily basis [6,8].…”

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“…The recommended daily minimum intake of Na is estimated as 2400 mg [12]. Na exists as the primary cation in extracellular fluids and is known for regulation of membrane potentials, cell permeability, muscle irritability, conduction of nerve impulses and keeping a constant severe burns, nephrosis, intestinal obstruction and Addison's disease [7].…”

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“…The importance of K is speculated from its participation in large number of biological processes such as acid base balance, movement of muscles, nerve impulse conduction and regulation of osmotic pressure. K is the major cation present in the intracellular fluid, its reduced concentration has been associated with paralysis, muscular weakness, mental confusions [7,8,14], cardiac arrhythmias, defects in renal functions and carbohydrate tolerance [15,16].…”

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“…This may also contribute in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis resulting in weak and porous bones and considerable high risks of fracture [8,11]. Ca plays significant role in membrane permeability and regulates the transmission of nerve impulses, any decrease in the extracellular blood Ca may results in tetany and convulsions, due to impetuous discharges of nerve impulses [17,7,8]. Ca converts prothrombin to thrombin efficiently and thus helps in blood coagulation; it increases the absorption of dietary vitamin D, clotting of milk and activation of enzymes such as lipase, ATPase succinic dehydrogenase.…”

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“…The deficient concentrations of Fe intake have been associated with impairments in brain development and functioning, protein synthesis, restless legs syndrome and organogenesis [27]. Exceeded levels of Fe in various organs and tissues including brain can cause haemosiderosis, type-1 neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease [7,8]. The role of Fe in the body is clearly allied with the transfer of oxygen from lungs to the tissue cells and hemoglobin [28] moreover; its lack is the most rampant nutritional deficit in humans and is usually caused by deficient dietary intake [29].…”

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Biochemical Analysis and Mineral Composition of Methanolic Extract of Astragalus Gummifer

Hassan

2019

BJSTR

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Traditionally, gum obtained from Astragalus gummifer are consumed as analgesic agent. Current study focused on the proximate, phytochemical and elemental analysis of methanolic extract of A. gummifer. In proximate analysis different nutritional constitutes like moisture, ash and total acidity in methanolic extract of A. gummifer was detected. In proximate screening highest ratio of ash (35.1 ± 2.0 %) indicating a richest bio-resource of vitamins. While the values for moisture (13.5±1.10%) and total acidity (0.009±0.0001%) indicating its valuable properties. Phytochemical screening was implemented for the identification of different bioactive compounds i.e. tannins, flavonoids, gum and mucilage, phenols, saponins, protein & amino acid, alkaloids in methanolic extract of A. gummifer. The results indicated that flavonoids, phenolic compounds, proteins & amino acids and gum & mucilage were present in the extract while saponins and tannins were not found. Mettalic screening was carried out for the quantification of different mineral elements i.e. Fe, Mn, Zn, Cr, Cu and Ni. The highest ratio was documented for Ni (8.69 ppm) followed by (4.73 ppm) for Cr. The lowest concentration was found for Mn measuring (5.30 ppm) while the values for Fe and Zn were recorded as (6.50 ppm and 6.04 ppm) respectively. The results obtained in this study clearly indicated that methanolic extract of A. gummifer is the rich source of secondary metabolites and certain mineral elements which support the use of this plant as stabilizing agent in the food, textile, leather, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industries.

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Determination of Macro, Micro Element and Heavy Metal Contents of Astragalus Taxa Collected from Nature

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Kökten

2023

Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi

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The aim of the research is to determine the macro (Ca, Mg, P and K), micro (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn and Be) element and heavy metal (Al, Cr, Ni, Se and Cd) contents of some Astragalus taxa collected from nature. Nine Astragalus taxa (Astragalus gummifer, A. compactus, A. lineatus var. longidens, A. aureus, A. onobrychis, A. declinatus, A. lineatus var. lineatus, A. oocephalus subsp. stachyophorus, A. inereus) collected from the natural areas of Bingöl province were used as the plant material of the research. Astragalus taxa were collected from the central villages of Bingöl province in June 2018, during the flowering period of the plants. Macro, micro element and heavy metal contents of the collected and dried plant samples were determined with the help of NIRS (Near Infrared Spectroscopy) and ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectometry) devices. As a result of the analysis, the average Ca content of Astragalus taxa was determined as % 1.63, Mg content % 0.36, P content % 0.27, K content % 1.49, Fe content 2436 mg kg-1, Mn content 153.7 mg kg-1, Cu content 84.5 mg kg-1, Zn content 14.08 mg kg-1, Be content 0.10 mg kg-1, Al content 2535 mg kg-1, Cr content 7.67 mg kg-1, Ni content 9.99 mg kg-1 and Se content 2.19 mg kg-1. In general, the highest Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Al, Cr and Ni contents were determined in A. declinatus, the highest P and K contents were determined in A. oocephalus subsp. stachyophorus, the highest Cu content was determined in A. cinearus, the highest Zn content was determined in A. lineatus var. longidens, the highest content Be was determined in A. gummifer and the highest Se content was determined in A. compactus. Cd content could not be detected in any Astragalus taxa. As a result of the study, it was concluded that Astragalus taxa, which are abundant in the natural flora of our country, can be used as a source of roughage in animal nutrition and can meet the macro and micro element needs of animals.

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Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: Anupam Sibal, Sarath Gopalan (eds), Akshay Kapoor, Vidyut Bhatia (co-eds)

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Metallic Content of One Hundred Medicinal Plants

Metallic Content of One Hundred Medicinal Plants

Biochemical Analysis and Mineral Composition of Methanolic Extract of Astragalus Gummifer

Determination of Macro, Micro Element and Heavy Metal Contents of Astragalus Taxa Collected from Nature

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