O consumo de farinha de taro (Colocasia esculenta) favorece a integridade óssea em ratos machos

• Main Authors: Letícia Rozeno Pessoa (Author), Maíra Duque Coutinho de Abreu (Author), Gabrielle Ribeiro Gracio (Author), Bianca Ferolla da Camara Boueri (Author), Eduardo Moreira da Silva (Author), Gilson Teles Boaventura (Author), Carlos Alberto Soares da Costa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Objective: This study aimed to investigate bone composition in male rats treated with diet supplemented with taro (Colocasia esculenta) flour until their 90 days. Methods: Weanling male rats were divided into control (C, n=11) and experimental group (T, n=12); the latter comprised animals treated with taro flour until their 90 days. Food intake, body mass and length were evaluated on a weekly basis throughout the experimental period. Spine bone dimension, as well as bone mineral density (BMD), mineral content (BMC), total area and biomechanical properties were determined after 90 days. Results: T group recorded higher values for (P<0.05) body mass and length; BMD, BMC and total spinal area; BMD of the fourth lumbar vertebra; femoral mass, distance between epiphysis, medial point of diaphysis width, BMD, maximum strength and osteocalcin concentrations than the control. Conclusion: Taro flour intake had positive effect on bone health.

Item Description

2238-913X
10.12957/demetra.2021.51626