Effects of Insect Consumption on Human Health: A Systematic Review of Human Studies.

ABSTRACT: 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 the impact of insect consumption on human health based on human randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and allergenicity assessment studies. Following PRISMA guidelines, studies published in the last 10 years were analyzed. From one-thousand and sixty-three retrieved references, nine RCTs and five allergenicity studies were analyzed. Post-prandial amino acid levels increased after insect protein consumption. In comparison with other protein sources, insect protein showed no significant differences in the area under the curve (AUC) values for essential amino acids but tended to have lower peaks and peak later. In

SUBMITTER: Cunha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10386438 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature