Effects of ISmallanthus sonchifolius/I Flour on Metabolic Parameters: A Systematic Review

Smallanthus sonchifolius, popularly known as yacon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Due to its medicinal and edible value, yacon is consumed by different populations. Yacon is unique due to its high fructo-oligosaccharide and inulin content, as well as flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, and p...

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Published in:Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2024-05, Vol.17 (5)
Main Authors: Silva, Isabela Frazão da, Bragante, Wesley Rossi, Junior, Renato Cesar Moretti, Laurindo, Lucas Fornari, Guiguer, Elen Landgraf, Araújo, Adriano Cressoni, Fiorini, Adriana M. R, Nicolau, Claudia C. T, Oshiiwa, Marie, Lima, Enzo Pereira de, Barbalho, Sandra Maria, Silva, Luís R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidants
Blood lipids
Body weight
By-products
Chemical properties
Compositae
Fenofibrate
Flour
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Health aspects
Isoflavones
Lactones
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Varieties
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Summary:Smallanthus sonchifolius, popularly known as yacon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Due to its medicinal and edible value, yacon is consumed by different populations. Yacon is unique due to its high fructo-oligosaccharide and inulin content, as well as flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, and phenolic acids. Roots can be used to produce flour, which is less perishable and can be applied in various industrial products. This systematic review focuses on the effects of yacon flour on metabolic parameters. PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were consulted, and PRISMA guidelines were followed in the selection of the studies. In total, 526 articles were found in the databases, and of these, only 28 full texts were eligible for inclusion. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, seven studies were finally included. The results showed that the use of yacon flour can reduce glycemia, HbA1c, advanced glycation ends, plasma lipids, body fat mass, body weight, and waist circumference and improve intestinal microbiota and the antioxidant status. Further exploration of the effects of yacon flour is warranted, and additional clinical trials are necessary to determine the optimal daily consumption levels required to assist in improving metabolic parameters.
ISSN:1424-8247
1424-8247
DOI:10.3390/ph17050658