Kiwicha (Amaranthus caudatus L.) protein hydrolysates reduce intestinal inflammation by modulating the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
- Martinez-Lopez A et al (2022).
- Food Funct.
- DOI:
- 10.1039/d2fo02177c
- PubMed:
- 36268610
Researchers studied the effects of two traditional Chinese medicine plants, and found that both extracts improved short-term memory, mechanosensory response, and resistance to oxidative stress in a model organism. Chemical analyses showed the presence of bioactive compounds, including zingibroside R1, which was responsible for the observed health benefits of . A hydroxygallic acid derivative and sterol lipid were also present in the most bioactive fraction of , but hardly in . These findings suggest that has overall anti-aging effects on the model organism and provide insight into the specific components responsible.