Yohanis Manfred Mandosir, Yudik Prasetyo, Bernadeta Suhartini, Budi Kristanto

Nutrients in Matoa for Health and Exercise Performance: A Literature Study

Introduction

Nutrients in matoa for health and exercise performance: a literature study. Discover Matoa's antioxidant potential for health & exercise performance. This review highlights its nutrients, bioactive compounds, and benefits for inflammation, cardiovascular health.

Abstract

Matoa is an endemic plant in Indonesia that has great potential in the health sector. This study aims to examine the antioxidant potential of matoa through a narrative review approach. The literature search method was carried out on the Google Scholar and Research Gate databases with the keywords "matoa", "immunity", "health" and "exercise performance" limited to the last 10 years of publication. Of the 65 articles identified, 9 met the inclusion criteria for in-depth analysis. The results showed that matoa contained various bioactive compounds, especially phenolic groups that played a role in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular and exercise performance. The use of matoa has been developed in various forms, ranging from health supplements to functional food products. This study also identifies the need for further research related to long-term safety evaluation and clinical validation to optimize the use of matoa in the health sector.

Review

This literature review, titled 'Nutrients in Matoa for Health and Exercise Performance,' addresses a highly relevant topic by exploring the potential health benefits of Matoa, an endemic Indonesian plant. The study's focus on Matoa's antioxidant potential through a narrative review approach is commendable, as it highlights the importance of investigating traditional and local botanical resources for their therapeutic applications. The aim to synthesize existing knowledge regarding Matoa's contribution to health and exercise performance provides a valuable starting point for researchers interested in phytotherapy and functional foods. The methodology outlined, involving a literature search across Google Scholar and Research Gate with specific keywords and a 10-year publication limit, demonstrates a structured approach to identifying relevant studies. While the initial identification of 65 articles is promising, the subsequent selection of only 9 for in-depth analysis suggests either highly stringent inclusion criteria or a relatively limited existing body of high-quality research specifically linking Matoa to health and exercise performance, which is an important contextual factor. The reported findings, indicating the presence of various bioactive compounds, particularly phenolic groups, and their purported roles in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular health, and exercise performance, are compelling. However, the broad scope implied by "Nutrients in Matoa" in the title, versus the strong emphasis on "antioxidant potential" and phenolic compounds in the abstract, warrants clarity on whether other classes of nutrients were comprehensively covered, or if the review primarily honed in on the antioxidant aspect. Ultimately, this review successfully identifies Matoa as a plant with significant potential for health and exercise applications, providing a useful overview of its purported bioactive components and their mechanisms. Crucially, the authors astutely highlight the pressing need for further rigorous research, particularly in the areas of long-term safety evaluation and clinical validation. This recommendation is vital for translating preliminary findings into evidence-based applications. While the narrative review approach offers a broad overview, it lays essential groundwork, serving as an impetus for more systematic and experimental studies to fully elucidate Matoa's benefits and ensure its safe and effective integration into health and wellness strategies.

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