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José Carlos Quispe Roque, Sofía L. Bohórquez Medina, Andrea L. Bohórquez Medina
Background: Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) has long been part of Amazonian life, valued both as a food source and traditional remedy. It is recognized for its richness in vitamins, phenolic compounds, and healthy fats. However, research on buriti is spread across numerous fields, making it difficult to clearly assess its true nutritional and functional significance.
Objective: This review aims to shed light on buriti’s health potential, following PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews.
Materials and Methods: We searched four main databases—SCOPUS, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase—for original studies examining nutritional or health effects in humans or animals. To assess risk of bias, we applied the RoB 2 and SYRCLE tools.
Results: Buriti, whether consumed as pulp, oil, or extract, consistently enhanced antioxidant defenses and improved lipid and glucose parameters in various study models. Several studies also reported reductions in inflammatory markers, protection of liver tissue, and indications of support for tissue repair.
Conclusions: With its concentrated nutrients and bioactive components, buriti emerges as a promising candidate for future research in nutrition and functional food development. Nevertheless, further studies are needed, particularly long-term clinical trials using standardized preparations that address bioavailability and safety.
