Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a Food Supplement: Health-Promoting Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides.
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a Food Supplement: Health-Promoting Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides.
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Yacon（Smallanthus sonchifolius）作为食物补充：促进健康的果糖含糖的益处。
DOI：
10.3390/nu8070436
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发表时间：
2016-07-21
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影响因子：
5.9
通讯作者：
Barbisan LF
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作者：
Caetano BF;de Moura NA;Almeida AP;Dias MC;Sivieri K;Barbisan LF
雪莲果 (Smallanthus sonchifolius) 是菊科多年生植物，原产于南美洲安第斯地区，是低聚果糖 (FOS) 的丰富来源。这篇对文献的全面综述探讨了雪莲果补充剂在促进健康和降低慢性病风险方面的作用。根据多项临床前和临床试验，低聚果糖的摄入有利于促进健康的细菌的生长，同时减少致病菌的数量。此外，肠道微生物群发酵低聚果糖的最终产物短链脂肪酸（SCFA）在调节免疫反应、葡萄糖稳态和脂质代谢中充当底物或信号分子。因此，可以降低血糖水平、体重和结肠癌风险。基于这些发现，大多数研究得出的结论是，由于其功能特性，雪莲果根可以有效地用作膳食补充剂来预防和治疗慢性疾病。
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), a perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to the Andean regions of South America, is an abundant source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). This comprehensive review of the literature addressed the role of yacon supplementation in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. According to several preclinical and clinical trials, FOS intake favors the growth of health-promoting bacteria while reducing pathogenic bacteria populations. Moreover, the endproducts of FOS fermentation by the intestinal microbiota, short chain fatty acids (SCFA), act as substrates or signaling molecules in the regulation of the immune response, glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism. As a result, glycemic levels, body weight and colon cancer risk can be reduced. Based on these findings, most studies reviewed concluded that due to their functional properties, yacon roots may be effectively used as a dietary supplement to prevent and treat chronic diseases.