Released this past November, the list is based on data collected from the Web of Science and highlights some of the world’s most influential scientific minds by naming the researchers whose publications over the previous decade have included a high number of Highly Cited Papers placing them among the top 1% most-cited.
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We wish to congratulate all of the researchers named and especially our authors on this amazing accomplishment! We are happy and proud to share in their success!
IntechOpen is proud to announce that 179 of our authors have made the Clarivate™ Highly Cited Researchers List for 2020, ranking them among the top 1% most-cited.
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Throughout the years, the list has named a total of 252 IntechOpen authors as Highly Cited. Of those researchers, 69 have been featured on the list multiple times.
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Released this past November, the list is based on data collected from the Web of Science and highlights some of the world’s most influential scientific minds by naming the researchers whose publications over the previous decade have included a high number of Highly Cited Papers placing them among the top 1% most-cited.
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We wish to congratulate all of the researchers named and especially our authors on this amazing accomplishment! We are happy and proud to share in their success!
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1. Introduction
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The nutraceutical concept began from a survey conducted in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, which concluded that consumers gave more importance to diet than to hereditary factors or to exercise to achieve good health. The term nutraceutical was defined by the nutritionist and pharmacist Stephen DeFelice, president of the Foundation of Innovation Medicine, in 1989. According to him, “a nutraceutical is defined as a food, or part of a food, that provides medical or health benefits, including prevention and/or treatment of a disease” [1, 2]. Specifically, nutraceuticals are formed from active compounds obtained from plant foods (such as phytocomplexes) or from foods of animal origin, which are concentrated and provided in the appropriate pharmaceutical form, and also have a pharmacological effect and nutritional value [3]. These can be used effectively to prevent and even cure some diseases when their safety is demonstrated, have a greater bioavailability, and have clinically proven health effects [4]. In the case of Health Canada, it defines the term nutraceutical as “a product prepared from food, but sold in the form of pills, powder or other medicinal forms, which are generally not associated with food” [5].
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Before the appearance of nutraceutical concept, the consumption of fruits and vegetables was related in a preventive and protective way with a lower risk of suffering from chronic and degenerative diseases [6]. These discoveries were and are correlated with the diversity of plants and their richness in bioactive compounds, natural substances capable of modulating one or more metabolic processes, thus promoting health conditions [7, 8]. These substances, called phytochemicals, have allowed the discovery and the development of numerous medications especially for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases, cholesterolemia, and immunological disorders among others [9].
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In the literature, other terms such as phytochemicals, herbs, spices, botanical medicines, dietary supplements, and secondary metabolites can be found, which can be mistaken for nutraceuticals [10]. In the case of dietary supplements, these are known as “concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a physiological or nutritional effect to complement the diet” [11]. Nutraceuticals can be found in various forms (isolated compounds, dietary supplements, or whole foods). Therefore, all nutraceuticals are not dietary supplements, and all dietary supplements are not nutraceuticals [10]. The difference between nutraceuticals and functional food is that the former are bioactive ingredients of natural origin and obtained from different food matrices, while the latter is considered any fresh or processed food that ensures a healthy effect and/or prevents diseases in addition to having a nutritional function [12]. Therefore, a food is functional when it has nutraceutical ingredients.
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One of the examples of nutraceuticals is seaweed. The consumption of seaweed as traditional food and complementary medicine was recorded 10,000 years ago [13]. Traditionally consumed in many Asian countries such as Japan, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and North Korea for centuries, the culinary use of seaweed began in Japan and China. In the case of western countries, its main application has been as a gelling agent and colloid for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industry. However, recently, in western countries, such as the USA and Europe, among others, the frequent use of seaweed as part of food has begun, especially for its beneficial and functional properties [14]. Currently, the great recognition of the beneficial properties of algae has allowed this ingredient to be introduced as part of food and beverages, making it an important product for the food industry, additives for functional foods, feed supplements, etc. [15].
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Algae are a good source of nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber; in this regard, the kelp dietary fiber is particularly rich in soluble fraction. If algae are compared with terrestrial vegetables, there are more beneficial components for health, such as ω-3 fatty acids and bioactive molecules. Algae synthesize various secondary metabolites that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic activity. Therefore, algae can be considered a natural source of great interest since they contain compounds with numerous biological activities and can be used for the development of nutraceuticals. However, currently many industrial products based on seaweed have not been developed. This is due to the prolonged studies of nutritional intervention in humans required to demonstrate that algae are an excellent ingredient for commercial nutraceuticals [13].
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Nutraceuticals can be classified in various ways; however, normally, the chemical nature, the availability of food, and the mechanism of action of the bioactive compound are taken into account [4]. Figure 1 shows a diagram with the categories and subcategories. Compounds that are acquired from nature directly and are used without change in their form are considered traditional nutraceuticals. These nutraceuticals are divided into (a) phytochemicals, (b) probiotic bacteria, (c) enzymes, (d) chemical compounds, (e) nutrients, and (f) plants.
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Figure 1.
Nutraceuticals classification [4].
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Specifically, the nutraceutical market is a growing and relatively new section of the food industry. This growth has been due to several causes. On the one hand, consumers are increasingly concerned about their health and how it is achieved through food, and there is more and more evidence that relates to diet and health. In addition, more and more consumers want not to have to go to the doctor or not to consume medications; specifically, this fact is marked in the generation of Baby-Boomer. Considering the point of view of the consumers, nutraceuticals have several benefits [5]:
The consumption of nutraceuticals will increase the health value of the individual’s diet.
An increase in the healthy value of the diet will help increase the lifespan of individuals.
Nutraceuticals will help avoid particular medical deficiencies.
They have beneficial psychological effects.
Traditional medicines are more likely than nutraceuticals to generate harmful effects, so nutraceuticals are considered more natural.
Nutraceuticals can be a very advantageous alternative for people with specific deficiencies or special needs.
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Due above all to the increase in people’s life expectancy, it is proposed to maintain a good health and well-being rather than having to treat diseases. Therefore, at present, the importance of preventing disease development is becoming clearer, being even more important than the treatment of diseases. The current progress in the treatment of diseases has been tremendous both in medicine and in drugs. At the same time, public health spending increases at the same rate as the progress of so-called diseases related to bad eating habits, including bad habits in people’s lifestyle. In this sense, in recent years the term proactive medicine has appeared; focuses on the prevention of the development of diseases, reducing the cost of long-term chronic disease treatments, allowing an increase in well-being, improving the quality of life and state of people’s health. Nutraceuticals are an alternative to help prevent the development of such diseases.
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1. Introduction
Amaranthus is a dicotyledonous pseudocereal and one of the New World’s oldest crops, having originated in Mesoamerica. The family Amaranthaceae is generally considered as the “amaranth family.” The word Amaranthus is basically derived from the Greek word “anthos” (flower) which means everlasting or unwilting. Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) has been consumed throughout history, by the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations. Amaranth was a part of the daily diet, in addition to corn and beans. At the present time, it is also called the third millennium crop plant [1]. Currently it is widely cultivated and consumed throughout India, Nepal, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines; whole of Central America, Mexico; and Southern and Eastern Africa. The species grown for human consumption are Amaranthus hypochondriacus, A. cruentus, and A. caudatus. Since pre-Hispanic time, every part of the Amaranthus hypochondriacus plant has been broadly used in Mexico, especially the seeds. Amaranth is a plant with annual growth, fast-growing with several different colors, and is reproduced by self-pollination by the wind. This plant has a high resistance to drought and a variety of weather conditions. The domesticated species is A. hypochondriacus which is mainly harvested in the States of Guerrero, Morelos, Michoacán, Queretaro, Puebla, and Tlaxcala [2].
There has been an increased interest in amaranth since it appeared in the 1980s, when the US National Academy of Sciences carried out a research project entitled Underexploited Tropical Plants with Promising Economic Value, at that time amaranth was elected from among 36 of the world’s most promising crops and identified as a major potential crop; since then, extensive research has been carried out [3]. Research has been performed on the grain which has allowed to describe its high nutritional value and agronomic potential [4].
Figure 1 shows the Amaranthus hypochondriacus plant and can be easily recognized among other crops as each plant has an “immortal colorful flower” that, based on our own experience, contains more than 1 kg of seeds each big flower. Figure 2 shows that amaranth grain morphology is smooth, with slightly golden color, shiny, and slightly flattened with a lens-shaped form. Its size varies between 1.1 and 1.4 mm in length and 1.0 and 13 mm in width, while its weight is around 0.6 and 1.0 mg.
Figure 1.
Amaranthus hypochondriacus plant.
Figure 2.
Amaranth grain from which a nutritional beverage is prepared.
2. Amaranth description and composition
Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) belongs to the Amaranthaceae family: the seeds are rich in macronutrients including proteins, dietary fiber, and fats (Table 1) and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals (Table 2). Extensive reviews of the past two decades have shown that amaranth seeds have abundant protein content ranging from 13 to 19% with an outstanding balance of essential amino acids [5]. Besides, the amaranth seeds contain higher levels of oils rich in squalene, have high lipid and starch, and also contain a high amount of antioxidants [6].
Component
Amaranth grain (value per 100 g)
Protein
13.56
Lipids
7.02
Carbohydrates
65.25
Dietary fiber
6.70
Ash
2.88
Water
11.29
Energy (kcal; kJ)
371; 1554
Table 1.
Nutrient composition and energy content of amaranth grain [7].
Amaranth grain (g per 100 g)
Minerals
Calcium
159 mg
Copper
0.53 mg
Iron
7.61 mg
Magnesium
248 mg
Manganese
3.33 mg
Phosphorus
557 mg
Potassium
508 mg
Sodium
4 mg
Zinc
2.87 mg
Selenium
18.7 mcg
Vitamins
Ascorbic acid
4.20 mg
Riboflavin
0.20 mg
Folate
82 mcg
Niacin
0.92 mg
Thiamin
0.12 mg
Vitamin A
2 IU
Pantothenic acid, vit. B55
1.46 mg
Vitamin B-6
0.59 mg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
1.19 mg
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
0.96 mg
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
0.69 mg
Choline
69.8 mg
Betaine
67.6 mg
Lutein
28 mcg
Table 2.
Minerals and vitamins composition of amaranth grain [7].
It is known that celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Amaranth seed is gluten-free and may be used to prepare nutritious and suitable food products for people with this type of food allergy.
Herein essential amino acids, fatty acid composition, and phytonutrients of amaranth grain are given in Tables 3–5, respectively.
Components
Amaranth grain (g per 100 g)
Arginine
1.06
Histidine
0.39
Isoleucine
0.58
Leucine
0.88
Lysine
0.75
Methionine
0.23
Phenylalanine
0.54
Threonine
0.56
Tryptophan
0.18
Valine
0.68
Table 3.
Essential amino acid profile of amaranth grain [7].
The essential amino acid profile of amaranth grain is given in Table 3.
The lipid contents in amaranth grain is around 7–9% higher as the values found in other cereals such as wheat and maize with values of 2.1 and 4.5%, respectively. Amaranth grain contains mainly unsaturated fats, containing linoleic (or omega-6) fatty acid (25–62%) and alpha-linolenic (or omega-3) fatty acid (0.3–2.2%) [7]. The fatty acid composition of amaranth grain is given in Table 4.
Amaranth grain flour contains mainly polyphenols (flavonoids) and phenolic acids with relatively high antioxidant activity. Both flavonoids and phenolic acid composition of amaranth grain are given in Table 5.
The amaranth grain contains more protein than other crops as corn and rice [13] and a relatively high content of several essential amino acids as shown in Table 3. Lysine is the principal component which limits amino acid in cereals like maize, wheat, and rice. Lysine in protein ranges from 40 to 50 g/kg. The essential amino acid index (EAAI) value of 90.4% showed that amaranth’s protein is comparable with egg protein and can be used as a substitute for a meal [14]. Also there is a high amount of protein in amaranth’s leaves [15]. Additionally, in amaranth’s grain, besides omega-6, omega-3, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids (Table 4), also another nutraceutical constituent is squalene [16]. As shown herein through Tables 1–4, amaranth grain contains a well-balanced proportion as relevant nutrient for human diet. Starch is the main component of amaranth grain and has been used in many healthy and organic food preparations [17]. As compared to the starch in corn and wheat, the starches of A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus both have a higher swelling power or absorbance capacity, lower solubility, greater uptake, lower susceptibility to amylases, and lower amylase content (4.7–12.5%) [18].
Besides proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, amaranth seeds contain various other constituents (Tables 4 and 5), making amaranth a superfood because it also counts with elevated levels of vitamin E, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is also important to mention that saponins are found in very low levels (0.1%) in amaranth grain which makes it completely safe for human consumption [19].
Among other relevant facts that convert amaranth into a superfood is that it is considered as a good source of insoluble fiber with a content of 4.2% [17]. Both insoluble and soluble fibers have known health benefits such as reducing cholesterol and promoting gut health. Amaranth flours have been shown to have antioxidant activity due to flavonoids (polyphenols from secondary metabolites) found in the seed. Three flavonoids have been identified, rutin, isoquercitrin, and nicotiflorin, and several health benefits are known to be caused by these compounds [8] (see Table 5).
3. Amaranth benefits
3.1 High source of protein
Mexican consumers are looking for natural products that improve their health. However, our modern society tends to consume processed foods. These foods typically contain increased amounts of salt, sugar, fat, additives, or preservatives in order to improve their taste and texture or to extend shelf life—all of which are known as harmful. In my research group, we have special interest in using plants that were used in our ancient civilizations. This is the case of Amaranthus hypochondriacus which has a high concentration of protein, oil, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.
The protein contained in amaranth is of an unusually high quality due to its outstanding balance and high content of essential amino acids (Table 3). The essential amino acids in amaranth grain are ideal according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). For instance, the amount of lysine and tryptophan present in amaranth grain are relatively higher than those found in wheat, rice, and maize grains, but it is deficient in leucine.
Protein is used in every single cell in our bodies and is critical for building muscle mass, supporting neurological function, aiding in digestion, helping to balance hormones naturally, and keeping an upbeat mood which suggests that this protein is useful for muscle recovery and the immune system for athletic performance [20, 21].
3.2 Reduce inflammation
It is well documented that inflammation is a normal immune response designed to protect the body against injury and infection. If the inflammation process continues in your body, this could contribute and be associated with chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.
The intake of amaranth could help to avoid diseases caused by inflammation because it has been described that extruded amaranth protein hydrolysates prevented inflammation by the activation of bioactive peptides that reduced the expression of several pro-inflammatory markers [22]. That is the reason why consumption of amaranth grain could help to reduce inflammation [23]. In this context, it is recommended to include amaranth grain in the diet in order to reduce inflammation and may help to prevent chronic diseases derived from inflammation process.
3.3 Bone health
Calcium is a key player in the generation and maintenance of healthy bones as it supports mineralization [24]. Amaranth contains more calcium than other seeds, which makes it a valuable food that helps to have a healthy development of bones helping to prevent osteoporosis [25, 26]. Therefore, the intake of extruded amaranth products could help to improve the proper intake of calcium to support healthier bones [27].
3.4 Amaranth as a cardioprotective
It has been proven that amaranth’s oil can reduce total and bad cholesterol (LDL) increasing good cholesterol as tested in animal models by Berger et al. [28]. Also it has been proven that amaranth affected absorption of cholesterol and bile acids, cholesterol lipoprotein distribution, hepatic cholesterol content, and cholesterol biosynthesis [29].
3.5 Fights duodenal peptic ulcer
It is well known that various plant-originated “gastroprotectors” with different compositions have been used in clinical and folk medicine due to their beneficial effects on the mucosa of gastrointestinal tract. Ethanolic and ethyl-acetate leaf extracts of A. tricolor showed gastric-ulcer healing effect in acetic acid-induced chronic gastric ulcers and gastric cytoprotective effect in ethanol and indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in pylorus-ligated rats [30]. A combined use of this extract with two other herbs will help to improve the antiulcer properties [31].
It has been found that duodenal peptic ulcer and chronic gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori can be treated with amaranth oil [32].
3.6 Fights diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the body does not produce insulin or does not use it efficiently during the body’s ability to process blood glucose.Consequently, it can lead to dangerous complications, including stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and diabetic retinopathy, among other problems, it has been reported that amaranth grain and oil have an antioxidative effect on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats [33]; grains and oils used as supplements may be beneficial for correcting hyperglycemia as part of an antioxidant therapy.
Manganese, besides regulating blood glucose, can boost the immune function [34]. Also it is known that manganese is needed in adequate levels to avoid abnormalities in cholesterol levels, skin and bone health [35], and renal health [36]. Another relevant benefit obtained when amaranth is included in diet is that due to its high amount of manganese, it represents a good option for regulating sugar levels. In the organism as manganese helps during gluconeogenesis, in this way, when manganese is obtained in a sufficient amount by consuming amaranth, it is possible to protect against diet-induced diabetes [37].
It has been shown that the influence of dietary therapy which uses sunflower and amaranth oils on parameters of immune reactivity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 [38] and the activation of aerobic metabolism by amaranth oil improve heart rate variability both in athletes and patients with diabetes [39].
3.7 Amaranth is gluten-free
Celiac disease is a serious disorder in which eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggers an immune response in the body, causing inflammation and damaging the lining of the small intestine. The damage of the small intestine’s lining causes a poor absorption of some nutrients, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, poor memory, joint paint, bloating, and anemia, among other symptoms.
Recently amaranth grain has gained more relevance because it is a gluten-free pseudocereal being an alternative option when cereals, such as wheat, barley, and rye, which do contain gluten, cannot be consumed because they cause food allergies. Amaranth is also an excellent protein choice for a healthier life and better performance for athletes, vegans, vegetarians, and those persons that had acquired allergies or have celiac disease.
Amaranth is an excellent protein source for persons that are non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) who later on acquire gluten intolerance and also for those that born with celiac disease [40, 41, 42].
3.8 Helps pregnant women
Folic acid is the synthesized stable oxidized form of an essential water-soluble B9-complex vitamin that occurs naturally as various folates, usually in reduced form. Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy fetus. Folic acid can be taken as a supplement tablet and food fortification, while folates are found naturally in foods. Folates play an important role in single-carbon transfer reactions, in several metabolic pathways including the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines, and, hence, in the formation of DNA and RNA. These actions have complex relations with other essential vitamins, especially vitamin B12 [43]. Prior to 1996, the principal food sources for folates were dark green leafy vegetables, organ meats, eggs, and citrus fruits. A severe deficiency of folate manifests as an anemia characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts).
For pregnant women, a folate deficiency can lead to neural tube defects such as spina bifida. A deficiency can also cause defects such as heart and limb malformations. The folate in amaranth helps the body make new cells, specifically by playing a role in copying and synthesizing DNA. There is 88.0 mcg of folate in amaranth grain (see Table 2). Fortification of foods with folate by the FDA has decreased the risk for neural tube defects by 26% [44].
3.9 Amaranth prevents constipation
Amaranth is an excellent source of high soluble fiber. The daily recommended dietary fiber intake for men and women are 38 and 25 g, respectively. Dietary fiber may help prevent constipation, making one’s bowel movement easier to manage. Constipation clearly means the gut is overburdened, so it helps to combine amaranth grain with dark leafy greens, specially spinach; most nuts; seeds, specially pumpkin and sunflower seeds; fish; beans; whole grains; avocados; yogurt; bananas; dried fruit; eggplant; and unsweetened cocoa.
Amaranth starch binds water and thus helps to prevent constipation. The large content of fiber in amaranth grain is of great advantage [45]. Fiber is an important part of human nutrition. In developed industrial countries, i.e., to the Czech Republic, there is lack of dietary fiber in food, and the content of fiber corresponds to the figures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) [46].
3.10 Amaranth has antioxidant activity
Antioxidants are substances that reduce the effect of free radicals. These compounds inhibit oxidation; they help your heart health and may lower your risk of infections and some forms of cancer and degenerative disorders. Antioxidant potential has been attributed to the presence of appreciable levels of phenolics and flavonoids. Leaves and flowers of Amaranthus as well as their extracts were shown to possess the highest antioxidant activities compared to other parts, rutin being the major radical scavenger [47]. From a practical point of view, these antioxidants may also be used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
3.11 Amaranth has antimicrobial activity
An antimicrobial is a natural or synthetic agent that kills microorganisms or slows the spread of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. Amaranthus sp. antimicrobial properties have been studied and exploited by mankind for several decades. The roots, leaves, and seeds of Amaranthus spp. have been used in the evaluation of its antimicrobial activities against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Bacillus subtilis, B. bronchiseptica, Bacillus cereus, B. pumilus, Micrococcus flavus, S. aureus, Sarcina lutea, E. coli, and P. vulgaris, among others [48, 49]. For the last 10 years, our research group has been working in antimicrobial peptides due to great interest to overcome the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. An antifungal peptide called Ay-AMP was isolated from Amaranthus hypochondriacus seeds by acidic extraction and then purified by reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography [50].
3.12 Amaranth as a hepatoprotective
A study carried out by Zeashan et al. [51] showed the hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of 50% ethanolic extract of a whole plant of Amaranthus spinosus using carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in rats. Furthermore, this study suggests that possible mechanism of this activity may be due to the presence of flavonoid and phenolic compound in the A. spinosus which may be responsible to hepatoprotective activity [51]. Additional study was carried out using the ethanolic extract of Amaranthus tricolor L. leaves, to test its efficacy against CCl4-induced liver toxicity in rats. The results indicate that A. tricolor extract significantly increases the activities of nonprotein sulfhydryl (NP-SH) and total protein (TP) in liver tissue supporting the evaluation of the liver histopathology in rats [52].
3.13 Amaranth as an anticancer
According to the Cancer Research Institute, cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. In all types of cancer, some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. It happens that when cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. When cancer develops, however, this orderly process breaks down. As cells become more and more abnormal, old or damaged cells survive when they should die, and new cells form when they are not needed. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form growths called tumors.
In vitro assay of antiproliferative potential of Amaranthus cruentus aqueous extract on human peripheral blood lymphocytes has been reported by Gandhi et al. [53]. Later on it has been reported that hexane, ethyl-acetate, and methanolic extracts of A. tristis Roxb. showed antiproliferative properties with minimum side effects as determined in human colon adenocarcinoma cell line (COLO-320-DM) [54].
Recently, Peters and Gandhi reported more experimental evidence regarding the antitumor potential of various amaranth leaf extracts using different solvent with significant antitumor potential. These authors stated that leaf extract should further be explored as a novel source of cancer therapy [47].
3.14 Amaranth as an antimalarial
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family that can be transmitted by the bite of the Anopheles mosquito or by a contaminated needle or transfusion. In this context, falciparum malaria is the most deadly type. The symptoms of malaria include cycles of chills, fever, sweats, muscle aches, and headache that recur every few days. There can also be vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and yellowing (jaundice) of the skin and eyes. Persons with severe falciparum malaria can develop bleeding problems, shock, kidney and liver failure, central nervous system problems, coma, and death. Travelers to areas with malaria are advised to take medications to prevent infection if exposed [55].
Extracts obtained from two Burkinabe folk medicine plants, both spiny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus L., Amaranthaceae) and erect spiderling (Boerhavia erecta L., Nyctaginaceae) were screened for antimalarial properties with the aim of testing the validity of their traditional uses. The plant extracts showed significant antimalarial activities in the 4-day suppressive antimalarial assay in mice inoculated with red blood cells parasitized with Plasmodium berghei [56].
A combination of two plant extracts of Launaea taraxacifolia and Amaranthus viridis is used by people of Western Africa in the treatment of malaria and related symptoms. This study assessed for their antiplasmodial value against the chloroquine-sensitive strain of Plasmodium berghei. This study showed that the methanolic extracts of A. viridis and L. taraxacifolia possess antiplasmodial activity [57].
3.15 Amaranth with an antianemic effect
Anemia is defined as a low level of hemoglobin in red blood cells. The major clinical symptom of anemia and iron deficiency shows a pale color of the skin, and its physical symptom is fatigue. According to the UNICEF, anemia has an impact on the intellectual development of children; it reduces learning ability and growth and damages the immune system.
Mexico is an underdeveloped country with malnutrition conditions. In our country, anemia is a public health problem generalized in all social socioeconomic status. Amaranthus has been rediscovered as a promising food crop mainly due to its resistance to heat, drought, diseases and pests, and the high nutritional value of both seeds and leaves. They are rich in proteins and micronutrients such as iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin A shown in Tables 1 and 2.
Iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem in young children in developing countries and is associated with impaired cognitive development and morbidity. Our research group had been developing a nutraceutical formulation in a powder form that treats the prevalence of anemia in Mexican children, adolescents, and in general all adults in México. The nutraceutical formulation is called “Naturalmente Alegría” (Naturally Joy) (Figure 3), and it has been approved by the Federal Committee for Protection from Sanitary Risks in Mexico (COFEPRIS). The product has been consumed by several thousands of Mexicans with anemia to date.
Figure 3.
Naturalmente Alegría (Naturally Joy), a nutraceutical product from Amaranthus hypochondriacus.
3.16 Amaranth as a nutraceutical/supplementary food
Extracts of all plant parts of Amaranthus seem to have medicinal benefits; hence the focus of recent studies has been to identify therapeutic constituents of Amaranthus from roots, plant stem, leaves, flowers, and seeds. Due to its high content of quality proteins with nine essential amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and squalene, high antioxidant activity (tocopherols and tocotrienols) of most Amaranthus spp., along with anti-inflammatory property, has increased interest in investigating its nutraceutical and clinical potential as a functional food. Amaranthus hypochondriacus seed has proteins with very high levels of tryptophan and lysine which are unique compared to other grains. More nutraceutical/supplementary food information is described by Peter and Gandhi [47].
3.17 Other properties
Since pre-Hispanic time, every part of the Amaranthus hypochondriacus plant has been used in Mexico, especially the seeds. Nowadays, some oligopeptides and proteins have already been isolated in our laboratory, such as nonspecific lipid-transfer protein (nsLTP1) with 9.7 kDa [58], which plays a role in the plant defense, and a globulin of 34.9 kDa [20] which is a storage protein very important in nutrient conservation; an oligopeptide derived from enzymatic digestion of globulins from amaranth shows strong affinity binding to the replication origin of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus reducing viral replication in Nicotiana benthamiana [59].
4. Discussion
The importance of amaranth as a functional food has resurged in the last years. Amaranthus hypochondriacus grain has an excellent nutrient composition with a high concentration of proteins (13–19%) and bioactive peptides [60]. As a matter of fact, amaranth helps as antihypertensive, antioxidant, antithrombotic, and antiproliferative biological activities, among others. These peptides are encrypted within the proteins, and only after the enzymatic digestion or food processing are they released. Some studies using amaranth flour and protein isolates reported the occurrence of peptides with biological activities such as antihypertensive, antioxidant, antithrombotic, and antiproliferative, among others [61, 62].
The Amaranthaceae family consists of 60 genera and about 800 species. Sixty of these species are cosmopolitan and grow particularly in areas of human activities where they are regarded as weeds. Of these 60 species, only 3 are considered good seed producers: Amaranthus hypochondriacus (the main variety grown in Mexico), A. cruentus, and A. caudatus. In these three Amaranthus species, both leaves and seeds contain protein of high quality. The grain is milled for flour or popped like popcorn. The leaves of both species may be eaten raw or cooked. Amaranth is a fast-growing crop, and because of its low production cost, it is one of the cheapest plants. This plant grows under varied soil and agroclimatic conditions and is also resistant to heat and drought with no major disease problems [63].
The amaranth composition includes carbohydrates, dietary fiber, lipids and proteins, and other important constituents, such as squalene, tocopherols, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, phytates, vitamins, and minerals. This comprehensive chapter is focused on amaranth composition and antioxidant properties and provides several potential medical benefits of its valuable components. Thus, amaranth and their products should be considered as a future crop with nutritional and medical purposes in many countries.
5. Conclusions
Existing evidence suggests that nutrition, especially staple-based foods such as amaranth, when part of a balanced pattern, contributes with important protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals (calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and manganese, among other minerals), appropriate dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that can help mitigate or reduce the risk of several diseases.
This chapter is based on scientific knowledge and personal experience working with amaranth plant. I would like to apologize to anyone who finds my description of his or her work inadequate or whose work I have accidentally omitted on this chapter.
It is obvious that amaranth seed surpasses traditional cereals in a number of nutritional and therapeutical values. Amaranth is considered as a millennium superfood with high nutraceutical values as it is used for several clinical/medical applications because it is a reasonably well-balanced food with functional properties that have been shown to provide clinical/medicinal benefits. Thanks to its properties, amaranth gives us a wide range of possibilities for using it in human nutrition, including active health support. Also it can be applied when we need more easily digestible quality proteins, e.g., in children, sportsmen, and the elderly. Further studies using more sophisticated and appropriate in vivo model systems are needed to draw solid conclusions on the subject of a nutritional functional value and therapeutic utilization of amaranth.
Conflict of interests
Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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