Assessing the impact of insect protein sources on intestinal health and disease: insights from human ex vivo and rat in vivo models

H Segú, F Jalševac, M Sierra-Cruz, F Feliu… - Food & Function, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The exploration of edible insects, specifically Alphitobius diaperinus and Tenebrio molitor,
as sustainable sources of protein for human consumption is an emerging field. However …

Impacts of insect consumption on human health

VJ Stull - Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 2021 - wageningenacademic.com
Edible insects represent an understudied food resource that may promote human health.
They characteristically contain ample protein, healthy fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins, and …

Edible insects and gut health

S Anusha, PS Negi - Nutrition and functional foods in boosting digestion …, 2022 - Elsevier
Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects, and inclusion of edible insects in the diet has
been followed by humans for many years, especially among some of the ethnic groups of …

Edible insects as a source of food bioactives and their potential health effects

K Lange, Y Nakamura - Journal of Food Bioactives, 2021 - isnff-jfb.com
Entomophagy (consumption of insects) is an issue of global nutritional and environmental
interest. The nutritional value of insects appears to be high, since they are rich in protein and …

Edible insect consumption for human and planetary health: a systematic review

M Ros-Baro, P Casas-Agustench… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This systematic review aimed to examine the health outcomes and environmental impact of
edible insect consumption. Following PRISMA-P guidelines, PubMed, Medline ProQuest …

Edible Insects as Sustainable and Nutrient-Rich Food Sources: Exploring Innovations and Advancements for Future Food Practices–A Comprehensive Review

M Salgado-Ramos, JM Castagnini, BN Dar… - Food Reviews …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The utilization of edible insects (EIs) as an alternative source of nutrients and functional
foods has gained substantial recognition in recent years, opening doors to sustainable food …

Dietary Inclusion of Yellow Mealworms (T. molitor) and Lesser Mealworms (A. diaperinus) Modifies Intestinal Microbiota Populations of Diet-Induced Obesity Mice

Y Kang, PM Oba, CA Gaulke, L Sánchez-Sánchez… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Insect-based proteins are high-quality alternatives to support the shift toward
more sustainable and healthy diets. Additionally, insects contain chitin and have unique fatty …

Partial Substitution of Meat with Insect (Alphitobius diaperinus) in a Carnivore Diet Changes the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome of Healthy Rats

SK Lanng, Y Zhang, KR Christensen, AK Hansen… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Insects are suggested as a sustainable protein source of high nutritional quality, but the
effects of insect ingestion on processes in the gastrointestinal tract and gut microbiota (GM) …

Nutraceutical intervention protects against bacterial and chemical-induced gastrotoxicity in a non-mammalian model, Galleria mellonella

H Emery, TM Butt, CJ Coates - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2021 - Elsevier
Preparations of the fungus Cordyceps sinensis and bovine colostrum are considered
nutraceuticals due to their anti-inflammatory, repair and gut alimentation properties in …

Effects of insect consumption on human health: a systematic review of human studies

N Cunha, V Andrade, P Ruivo, P Pinto - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Insects have been consumed as food in diverse cultures worldwide, gaining recognition as a
sustainable and nutritious food source. This systematic review aims to update information on …