The Composition Analysis of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) from Xinjiang and Its Antifatigue Activity
Joint Authors
Li, Jieying
Chen, Longfei
Duan, Zhenhua
Zhu, Song
Fan, Liuping
Li, Jinwei
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Abstract EN
Environment would affect the nutritional composition of maca, especially its secondary metabolite.
The chemical compositions and function of Xinjiang maca were not very clear.
The chemical compositions and bioactivity of Xinjiang maca were determined.
A mouse model was also used to evaluate the antifatigue activity of Xinjiang maca as a forced swimming test was performed and certain biochemical parameters related were estimated.
The results show that the Xinjiang maca is rich in protein content and amino acids, especially branched chain amino acids such as Valine and Isoleucine related to the effect of antifatigue.
It also has considerable minerals ions such as Ca and Mg.
Besides, bioactive ingredients such as maca amide, glucosinolate, and alkaloid of Xinjiang maca are similar to those of maca from other areas, which qualify the biological value of Xinjiang maca.
The results of mice model suggest that maca has a dose-dependent antifatigue activity by decreasing blood lactic acid, as well as increasing liver glycogen content and the forced swimming time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Jieying& Chen, Longfei& Li, Jinwei& Duan, Zhenhua& Zhu, Song& Fan, Liuping. 2017. The Composition Analysis of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) from Xinjiang and Its Antifatigue Activity. Journal of Food Quality،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175802
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Jieying…[et al.]. The Composition Analysis of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) from Xinjiang and Its Antifatigue Activity. Journal of Food Quality No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175802
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Jieying& Chen, Longfei& Li, Jinwei& Duan, Zhenhua& Zhu, Song& Fan, Liuping. The Composition Analysis of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) from Xinjiang and Its Antifatigue Activity. Journal of Food Quality. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175802
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175802