Fruit bioactive compounds: Effect on lactic acid bacteria and on intestinal microbiota.

The benefits of bioactive compounds to human health have been highly explored in recent years; they are widely distributed in nature, mainly in fruits. In this review, the effect of the main fruit bioactive compounds (FBC) on lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and on gut microbiota composition was discussed. The fruit dietary fibers, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, carotenoids, and vitamins have important health benefits.

Physicochemical Properties and Effects of Fruit Pulps from the Amazon Biome on Physiological Parameters in Rats.

This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical characteristics and the effects of Amazonian pulp fruits consumption, such as araçá-boi (), abiu grande (), araticum (), biri-biri ( L.), and yellow mangosteen (), on hematologic, metabolic, renal, and hepatic function parameters in Wistar rats ( = 10 rats/group). The pulp of abiu had the highest levels of soluble solids, sugars, and pH.