Effect of Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) Fruit Pulp Drink on Iron Status of School Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
NM Nnam ◽  
EU Madukwe ◽  
EA Udenta
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Adansonia Digitata

Comprehensive Metabolomic, Lipidomic and Pathological Profiles of Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Fruit pulp Extracts in Diabetic Rats

2021 ◽  
pp. 114139
Author(s):  
Mona A. Mohammed ◽  
Hanan Naeim Attia ◽  
Souad E. El-Gengaihi ◽  
Yousreya A. Maklad ◽  
Kawkab A. Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Adansonia Digitata

scholarly journals Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities of Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab) from Mali, as a Source of Health-Promoting Compounds

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 3104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Braca ◽  
Chiara Sinisgalli ◽  
Marinella De Leo ◽  
Beatrice Muscatello ◽  
Pier Luigi Cioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Major Constituent ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Adansonia Digitata ◽  
Chemical Profiles ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Promising Source

Background: Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae), also known as baobab, is a tree attracting recent interest especially due to the high nutritional value of the fruit pulp. However, few studies are reported on the secondary metabolite content, showing high variability depending on the geographic region. Methods: In this study, the chemical profiles of Malian commercial baobab fruits and leaves, focused on phenolic content, were investigated by HPLC coupled with a photodiode array (PDA)/UV and an electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometer (MS) and gas chromatography (GC)/MS. In addition, the extracts of fruit pulps obtained from three different markets (Fruits 1, 2, and 3) were evaluated for their total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibition. Results: Baobab fruit pulps were found to be rich in procyanidins and flavonol glycosides, with tiliroside as the major constituent. The baobab leaves showed a similar profile respect to the fruits, but with more detected phenolics. All fruit pulp extracts exerted antioxidant activity (highest for Fruit 3) and higher α-glucosidase inhibition than acarbose used as standard. Conclusions: This study confirmed the variability of baobab with different origins and indicated Malian species baobab as a promising source of health-promoting substances.

scholarly journals Iron status and anaemia in Sri Lankan secondary school children: A cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. e0188110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Allen ◽  
Stephen Allen ◽  
Rexan Rodrigo ◽  
Lakshman Perera ◽  
Wei Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals African Adansonia digitata fruit pulp (baobab) modifies provitamin A carotenoid bioaccessibility from composite pearl millet porridges

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 1382-1392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hawi Debelo ◽  
Cheikh Ndiaye ◽  
Johanita Kruger ◽  
Bruce R. Hamaker ◽  
Mario G. Ferruzzi
Keyword(s):  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Adansonia Digitata

scholarly journals Malnutrition in an obese world: Can a dietary intervention improve iron status in pre-school children?

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen van der Gaag ◽  
Kim Grootelaar ◽  
Thalia Hummel
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Dietary Advice ◽  
Control Group ◽  
National Guidelines

AbstractIntroduction:In previous studies iron deficiency was present in preschool children in the developed world1. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate whether iron deficiency was present in pre-school children and to what extend laboratory values could be improved with a nutrient rich diet.Material and Methods:A diet consisting of green vegetables, beef, full-fat milk and butter was developed. This diet comes close to the traditional Dutch diet from a century ago. All food products were in age appropriate portions, according to the national guidelines. Children aged one to four years, who were referred to the paediatrician due to recurrent URTI (without immunologic disorders) were allocated to the intervention or the control group. Both groups were given standard care. The intervention group was also given the dietary advise. All parents were asked to note of daily food intake.Results:No iron deficiency was present in our group of 1–4 years old. Mean Hb was 7.3 mmol/l in both groups. After following the dietary advice for 6 months,the hemoglobulin (Hb) concentration increased in both groups, but a little more in the intervention group :(0,280 mmol/l; p < 0,001 in the dietary intervention group and 0,214 mmol/l in the control group; p = 0,003). MCV values increased in the interventiongroup from 77.9 to 78.8 fl (p = 0.007) whereas a smaller increase was visible in the control group ;78.5 to 78.9 fl (p = 0.18). Ferritin, a marker for iron status but also a marker for inflammation, decreased non-significantly in both groups. There was a significantly correlation with decreasing CRP levels, therefore indicating a decrease in inflammation and not merely representing iron status. Growth parameters (weight, height or BMI) did not change significantly in both groups.Discussion and Conclusion:NoHb deficiency was present in our research population. However, a diet consisting of green vegetables, beef, full-fat milk and butter did improve the iron status in pre-school children. Hb and MCV values increased, suggesting some evidence of subclinical iron deficiency in this group.

No Difference Between Iron Supplementation Only and Iron Supplementation with Synbiotic Fermented Milk on Iron Status, Growth, and Gut Microbiota Profile in Elementary School Children with Iron Deficiency

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Helmyati ◽  
Endang Sutriswati Rahayu ◽  
Bernadette Josephine Istiti Kandarina ◽  
Mohammad Juffrie
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Fermented Milk ◽  
The Body ◽  
Iron Deficient

Background: Iron deficiency may inhibit the height increase and weight gain of children. On the other hand, the supplementation of iron causes gut microbiota imbalance which leads to inflammation and diarrhea. The addition of synbiotic fermented milk is expected to have beneficial effects on iron supplementation. This study aimed to determine the effects of iron supplementation only and its administration with synbiotic fermented milk on iron status, body height and weight, and gut microbiota profile of iron deficient elementary school children. Methods: This research was an experimental study with pre and post test conducted on 59 irondeficient children. Subjects were given iron supplementation in syrups (IS group) or given iron supplementation in syrup with fermented milk (containing synbiotic Lactobacillus plantarum Dad 13 and fructo-oligosaccharide) (ISFM group) for 3 months. The body weight and height, hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels, and total number of Lactobacilli, Enterobacteria, Bifidobacteria, and Escherichia coli were measured at the beginning and the end of the study. Results: The body height in the ISFM group increased significantly than that in IS group after the intervention (1.67 vs. 2.42, p<0.05). The hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels in IS and ISFM groups were improved significantly (p<0.05) although the difference between the two groups was not significant (p>0.05). The results showed no significant difference of gut microbiota profile between the IS and ISFM groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: There is no difference on the iron status, height, weight, and gut microbiota profile of iron-deficient primary school children received iron supplementation only or iron supplementation with synbiotic fermented milk.

Antidiarrhoeal Activity Of Ethanolic Extract Of Adansonia Digitata Fruit Pulp In Rats.

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maha Abdelrahim ◽  
Babiker Elamin ◽  
Dalia Khalil ◽  
Samia Badwi
Keyword(s):  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Adansonia Digitata
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