Research
Baobab
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Can the supplementary consumption of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) fruit pulp improve the hemoglobin levels and iron status of schoolchildren in Kenya? Findings of a randomized controlled intervention trial.
RCT studying the impact of baobab fruit pulp (BFP) consumption on hemoglobin and iron status in Kenyan schoolchildren. No significant effects were detected, but slight improvements in hemoglobin levels were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group.
L. (Baobab Fruit) Effect on Postprandial Glycemia in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
RCT investigating the effect of baobab fruit on postprandial glycemia in 31 healthy adults. The intervention group receiving baobab aqueous extract showed significantly lower glycemia incremental area under the curve and glucose maximum concentration compared to the control group. The baobab extract demonstrated high antioxidant activity and phenolic content.
The polyphenol-rich baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata L.) reduces starch digestion and glycemic response in humans.
The study investigated the effects of baobab fruit extract on starch digestion and glycemic response. Baobab extract was added to white bread and consumed in solution, significantly reducing glycemic response in humans, though it had no significant effect on satiety or energy expenditure.
The acute effects of baobab fruit ( Adansonia digitata) on satiety in healthy adults.
Single-blind crossover study on 20 healthy participants to assess the effects of baobab fruit extract on satiety. Baobab extract reduced subjective measures of hunger compared to control, though there was no significant difference in calorie intake at a subsequent meal.
[A baobab solution for the prevention and treatment of acute dehydration in infantile diarrhea].
Prospective clinical trial comparing a baobab-based solution to the WHO standard solution in treating children with acute diarrhea and mild to moderate dehydration. The WHO solution was superior, but not statistically significant in terms of diarrhea duration and weight gain. The baobab solution offers nutritional, economic, and cultural advantages.
Explication of Pharmacological Proficiency of Phytoconstituents from Adansonia digitata Bark: An In Vitro and In Silico Approaches
The study investigates the phytoconstituents of Adansonia digitata bark using in vitro and in silico methods. It demonstrates substantial free radical scavenging and antioxidant efficacy, as well as antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Computational studies suggest potential therapeutic efficacy of the bark extract and its phytocompounds.