Abstracto

Phytochemical, Nutritional, Laxative and Hypoglycemic Activity Evaluation of Seeds of Jackfruit (Artocarpous heterolphyllus Lam)

Henry Nguyen, Hoa Nguyen and Chi-Thanh Le Nguyen

In the present work, we have investigated nutritional, phytochemical content, laxative and hypoglycemic activity of seeds of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam), one of the most ancient fruit in South East Asia, especially Vietnam. The spasmolytic, anti-cholinergic and laxative properties were evaluated using Phytochemical analysis. Secondary metabolites including alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids and phenolics content were determined in the Jackfruit seeds. Nutritional properties including moisture, fat, carbohydrate, protein, ash content and metal content in the seeds were estimated. Jackfruit seed produced hypoglycemic effects similar as taking Metformin (Glucophage), or Pioglitazone (Actose). Results indicated jackfruit seeds to be a good source of nutritional, laxative, and hypoglycemic activity and evaluate the potential of nutritional and therapeutic development.