The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas

This study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) (Aracê, Xiquexique and Tumucumaque), compared to a conventional cultivar (Pajeú). In vitro bioavailability was evaluated in Caco-2 cells. For the in vivo study, 40 male Wistar...

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Main Authors: Letícia de Souza Scherrer Medeiros, Mariana Grancieri, Cíntia Tomaz Sant'Ana, Manuela Cristina Pessanha de Araujo Santiago, Leon Brunhara da Silva, Raymond P. Glahn, Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa
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author Letícia de Souza Scherrer Medeiros
Mariana Grancieri
Cíntia Tomaz Sant'Ana
Manuela Cristina Pessanha de Araujo Santiago
Leon Brunhara da Silva
Raymond P. Glahn
Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa
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Mariana Grancieri
Cíntia Tomaz Sant'Ana
Manuela Cristina Pessanha de Araujo Santiago
Leon Brunhara da Silva
Raymond P. Glahn
Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa
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description This study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) (Aracê, Xiquexique and Tumucumaque), compared to a conventional cultivar (Pajeú). In vitro bioavailability was evaluated in Caco-2 cells. For the in vivo study, 40 male Wistar rats were induced to anemia during 21 days (depletion phase), then, in repletion phase (14 days), the animals received as iron source (12 ppm): ferrous sulfate; Pajeú; Xiquexique, Aracê; or Tumucumaque. Pajeú had higher levels of complexing compounds than the biofortified cultivars. In Caco-2 cells, the cellular iron uptake index was higher for biofortified cowpeas, particularly Tumucumaque. Concerning the in vivo study, Tumucumaque group had the best hemoglobin regeneration efficiency and relative biological value, and improved colon crypt size. Then, the iron bioavailability was higher in the biofortified cowpeas, especially Tumucumaque, possibly due to the lower content of mineral-complexing compounds and improvement of absorptive area. This work provides important information to support strategies to combat iron deficiency.
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spelling doaj-art-30b5bc8d544b4ceb8e4f2bd838e6c7f12024-12-14T06:30:19ZengElsevierJournal of Functional Foods1756-46462024-12-01123106601The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeasLetícia de Souza Scherrer Medeiros0Mariana Grancieri1Cíntia Tomaz Sant'Ana2Manuela Cristina Pessanha de Araujo Santiago3Leon Brunhara da Silva4Raymond P. Glahn5Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa6Postgraduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Center, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 29500-000 Alegre, ES, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Center, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 29500-000 Alegre, ES, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Center, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 29500-000 Alegre, ES, BrazilEmpresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária – Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento Av. das Américas, 29.501 – Guaratuba, 23020-470 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BrazilGraduate student of Nutrition, Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 29500-000 Alegre, ES, BrazilRobert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, USDA-ARS, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USAPostgraduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Center, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 29500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil; Corresponding author at: Federal University of Espírito Santo, Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Alto Universitário, Guararema, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil.This study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) (Aracê, Xiquexique and Tumucumaque), compared to a conventional cultivar (Pajeú). In vitro bioavailability was evaluated in Caco-2 cells. For the in vivo study, 40 male Wistar rats were induced to anemia during 21 days (depletion phase), then, in repletion phase (14 days), the animals received as iron source (12 ppm): ferrous sulfate; Pajeú; Xiquexique, Aracê; or Tumucumaque. Pajeú had higher levels of complexing compounds than the biofortified cultivars. In Caco-2 cells, the cellular iron uptake index was higher for biofortified cowpeas, particularly Tumucumaque. Concerning the in vivo study, Tumucumaque group had the best hemoglobin regeneration efficiency and relative biological value, and improved colon crypt size. Then, the iron bioavailability was higher in the biofortified cowpeas, especially Tumucumaque, possibly due to the lower content of mineral-complexing compounds and improvement of absorptive area. This work provides important information to support strategies to combat iron deficiency.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464624006042BiofortificationIron bioavailabilityPhenolic compoundsIron deficiency
spellingShingle Letícia de Souza Scherrer Medeiros
Mariana Grancieri
Cíntia Tomaz Sant'Ana
Manuela Cristina Pessanha de Araujo Santiago
Leon Brunhara da Silva
Raymond P. Glahn
Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa
The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
Journal of Functional Foods
Biofortification
Iron bioavailability
Phenolic compounds
Iron deficiency
title The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
title_full The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
title_fullStr The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
title_full_unstemmed The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
title_short The lower content of mineral-complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
title_sort lower content of mineral complexing compounds favored the in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability of biofortified cowpeas
topic Biofortification
Iron bioavailability
Phenolic compounds
Iron deficiency
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464624006042
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