A Study on the Quality and Identity of Brazilian Pampa Biome Honey: Evidences for Its Beneficial Effects against Oxidative Stress and Hyperglycemia
Joint Authors
Soares, Félix A. A.
Franco, Jeferson Luis
Posser, Thaís
Cruz, L. C.
Batista, J. E. S.
Zemolin, A. P. P.
Nunes, M. E. M.
Lippert, D. B.
Royes, L. F. F.
Pereira, A. B.
Source
International Journal of Food Science
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Abstract EN
We characterized, for the first time, the quality and identity of Brazilian Pampa biome honey and its antioxidant properties in vitro (FRAP, DDPH and ABTS).
The potential protective effect of honey against oxidative stress induced by iron (Fe) and paraquat, (PQ) in a Drosophila melanogaster model (in vivo) was also tested.
The results indicated that all honey samples tested showed antioxidant activity in vitro.
Flies treated with honey showed increased lifespan and were protected against oxidative stress induced by Fe and PQ.
Despite the high concentration of sugars in honey (approximately 70–80%), our results demonstrate a hypoglycemic-like effect of honey in Drosophila.
Thus, this study demonstrates the high quality of Brazilian Pampa biome honey as well as its significant antioxidant activity in vitro and in vivo, pointing to the potential use of this natural product as an alternative in the therapy of oxidative stress-associated diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cruz, L. C.& Batista, J. E. S.& Zemolin, A. P. P.& Nunes, M. E. M.& Lippert, D. B.& Royes, L. F. F.…[et al.]. 2014. A Study on the Quality and Identity of Brazilian Pampa Biome Honey: Evidences for Its Beneficial Effects against Oxidative Stress and Hyperglycemia. International Journal of Food Science،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cruz, L. C.…[et al.]. A Study on the Quality and Identity of Brazilian Pampa Biome Honey: Evidences for Its Beneficial Effects against Oxidative Stress and Hyperglycemia. International Journal of Food Science No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cruz, L. C.& Batista, J. E. S.& Zemolin, A. P. P.& Nunes, M. E. M.& Lippert, D. B.& Royes, L. F. F.…[et al.]. A Study on the Quality and Identity of Brazilian Pampa Biome Honey: Evidences for Its Beneficial Effects against Oxidative Stress and Hyperglycemia. International Journal of Food Science. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036671
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036671
