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Polyphenols intervention is an effective strategy to ameliorate inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Liu, F, Li, D, Wang, X, Cui, Y, Li, X
International journal of food sciences and nutrition. 2021;(1):14-25
Abstract
Whether polyphenols could ameliorate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still conflicting. To explore the efficacy of polyphenols as an adjuvant therapy for IBD, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis. Literature search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane databases. Finally, 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. In contrast to control group, curcumin treatment significantly improved clinical remission in intention-to-treat (ITT) (OR = 3.36, 95% CI: 1.09-10.37) and per-protocol (PP) analysis (OR = 5.13, 95% CI: 1.84-14.27). Meanwhile, curcumin could significantly ameliorate endoscopic remission (OR = 5.69, 95% CI: 1.28-25.27) and clinical response (OR = 4.69, 95% CI: 1.03-21.47) in PP analysis. Heterogeneity was present across the studies. In conclusions, polyphenols might be an effective adjuvant treatment for ameliorating IBD. Considering the relatively few studies included in our present study, further clinical trials are required to verify the effects of polyphenols on IBD.
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Development of the pH responsive chitosan-alginate based microgel for encapsulation of Jughans regia L. polyphenols under simulated gastrointestinal digestion in vitro.
Feng, R, Wang, L, Zhou, P, Luo, Z, Li, X, Gao, L
Carbohydrate polymers. 2020;:116917
Abstract
The present research was designed to fabricate a novel pH-responsive microgel based on chitosan/sodium alginate (CS/ALG) to encapsulate the polyphenols from the shells of Juglans regia L. (JRP-Microgel), and investigate the physicochemical properties of JRP-Microgel as well as analyze the release characteristic and phenolic composition variation under simulated gastrointestinal digestion in vitro. The results showed that JRP-Microgel belonged to semi-crystalline substances, and presented regular spherical or subspherical shape with neat edge and uniform particle size. JRP-Microgel possessed better physicochemical stabilities compared with unencapsulated JRP. Furthermore, JRP-Microgel exhibited excellent sustained release characteristic under simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Nevertheless, during different digestive phase, the phenolic composition of microgel was significantly different from the one of untreated JRP, suggesting that JRP-Microgel could prevent the degradation of JRP induced by gastrointestinal digestion. In conclusion, above results provide the experimental basis for the application of microgel encapsulation to improve the bioavailability of phenolic compounds in human body.
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Cytoprotective effects of dietary flavonoids against cadmium-induced toxicity.
Li, X, Jiang, X, Sun, J, Zhu, C, Li, X, Tian, L, Liu, L, Bai, W
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2017;(1):5-19
Abstract
Cadmium (Cd) damages the liver, kidney, bones, reproductive system, and other organs. Flavonoids, such as anthocyanins and flavonols, which are commonly found in plant foods, have shown protective effects against Cd-induced damage. The cytoprotective effects of flavonoids against Cd-induced diseases are mainly attributable to three mechanisms. First, flavonoids clear reactive oxygen species, thereby reducing lipid peroxide production and improving the activity of antioxidation enzymes. Second, flavonoids chelate Cd, thus reducing the accumulation of Cd and altering the levels of other essential metal ions in vivo. Third, flavonoids reduce DNA damage and inhibit apoptosis. In addition, flavonoids were found to inhibit inflammation and fibrosis and improve glycometabolism and the secretion of reproductive hormones. We introduce the daily dosage and absorption rate of flavonoids and then focus on their bioactive effects against Cd-induced toxicity and reveal the underlying metabolic pathway, which provides a basis for further study of the nutritional prevention of Cd-induced injury. In particular, a better understanding is needed of the structure-activity relationship of flavonoids against Cd toxicity, which has not yet been reported.