Publications by authors named "P Poucheret"
(cassava) roots is a major food crop for its energy content. Leaves contain nutrients and demonstrate biological properties but remain undervalorized. In order to develop a bioguided optimization of cassava nutrition-health properties, we compared the phytochemistry and bioactive potential of cassava root flour extract (CF) with cassava flour extract enriched with 30% leaves powder (CFL).
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- The study investigates the nutritional composition and health benefits of orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) flour, which is a source of energy and beta-carotene.
- The research focuses on the flour’s antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties, particularly its impact on pro-inflammatory cytokines in murine macrophages.
- Findings reveal high levels of fiber, minerals, and polyphenols in OFSP flour, indicating potential for helping manage metabolic diseases linked to low-grade inflammation.
The release of carbon dioxide (CO) into the atmosphere has accelerated during the last two decades. Elevated atmospheric CO concentration (eCO) is known as an agent that improves plant photosynthesis. However, eCO was also correlated with alterations in the macronutrient and micronutrient compositions of various dietary crops.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, reduced physical performance is associated with lower blood levels of vitamin C, zinc, selenium, and increased oxidative stress markers. Supplementation of vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and selenium improves the quadriceps' physical performance. Here, we compared the nutritional status of 74 women and 85 men with FSHD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetabolic syndrome (METS) is a complex disorder that predisposes an affected person to an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Bitter Asteraceae plants contain several compounds active against METS that can be used as an alternative preventive therapy. Our previous work showed that a natural chicory extract (NCRAE) containing chicoric acid (CRA) and chlorogenic acid (CGA) in a molar ratio of 70/30 exhibited an antioxidant, insulin sensitization and anti-hyperglycemic effect.
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