Common Names: Indian-fig
Study showed that Odilia extract improves gut microbiota, reduces inflammation, and alleviates gastrointestinal discomfort in adults with gut dysbiosis. Odilia supplementation may be a beneficial treatment for gut health.
Scientists compared the effects of fiber extracts from bergamot and prickly pear on inflammation and antioxidant activity in human neurons. Both extracts showed protective effects, with bergamot extract being more effective. This research could lead to a better understanding of the health benefits of dietary fiber.
Mesoamerican crops are packed with bioactive compounds offering a range of health benefits, including anti-obesity and antioxidant properties. Focus on nopal, chia, pumpkin, and cacao for potential health-promoting effects.
OFIF, a potential nutraceutical, shows promise in addressing oxyinflammatory-based diseases at both peripheral and central levels. It may mitigate Metabolic Syndrome risks and improve cognitive function in key brain regions.
MexMix, a mixture of nopal, cocoa, and crickets, enriched beneficial gut microbes, reduced liver steatosis, and improved metabolic health in mice and humans. Potential therapeutic approach for metabolic dysfunction and obesity.
Researchers examined the potential of nopal cactus extracts for treating metabolic disorders like obesity. While promising in preclinical studies, more research is needed to understand their mechanisms and effectiveness in clinical settings.
This study reviewed clinical evidence on using herbal medicine to manage osteoporosis, which is a chronic skeletal disease causing low bone density and increased fracture risk.
The study found that incorporating prickly pear peel (PPP) into Nile tilapia diets improved growth, feed utilization, immune function, and antioxidant capacity. The optimal amount of PPP was found to be around 1 to 2 g per kg of diet. These findings are important for improving stress tolerance and overall health in Nile tilapia.
Scientists developed a low-cost, green technique to make molybdenum trioxide nanostructures (MNs) using Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage as a template. The MNs, functionalized with folic acid (FA), showed excellent biocompatibility and can be used as an effective photothermal agent to treat breast cancer.
The study evaluated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of L. extract in rats and mice. Results showed it reduced pain and inflammation, and chemical analysis identified 20 compounds with therapeutic effects. The extract could be a promising, affordable natural remedy for pain and inflammation in small animals, but more research is needed.
Researchers purified and characterized polyphenol oxidase (PPO) from fruits of [unknown]. PPO's optimal pH and temperature were determined for pyrogallol, catechol, and 4-methyl catechol. Pyrogallol was found to be the best substrate for PPO from [unknown].
Study finds Ethiopian wild edible plants are rich in protein and minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc, with high carbohydrate content. Phytochemicals make them nutritious additions to the diet.
Opuntia spp. has potential as an anticancer agent with effects on colorectal, melanoma, and breast cancer through apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and oxidative stress. More studies, including animal experiments and clinical trials, are needed.
This study found that elderly rats fed with cactus flour showed reduced anxiety-like behavior and decreased brain lipid peroxidation. Cactus pear could potentially prevent or treat anxiety in aging individuals due to its nutritional contents.
Indicaxanthin, a pigment found in prickly pear fruit, induces autophagy in colorectal cancer cells through epigenetic changes, potentially suggesting a role in gastrointestinal health.
Isorhamnetin glycosides (IGs) found in plants have various health benefits, such as fighting cancer, diabetes, obesity, and thrombosis. They can be used in foods and have high bioavailability.
A review found that a diet including Mexican ancestral foods like cocoa, nopal, avocado, and common bean can help reduce obesity and related health issues. More research is needed for conclusive evidence.
Researchers examined the impact of a Mexican functional food mixture (nopal and edible crickets) on an obesogenic diet in mice. Results may shed light on potential dietary interventions against obesity-related diseases.