For a long time the sedative properties of passion tree have already been known, particularly when using the infusion or tincture of the leaves. Recently, however, a property related to a new product was described: a hypoglycaemic activity of the flour produced from its bark, which is rich in pectin, a fraction of soluble fiber that lowers the absorption of carbohydrates in our body, which explains its hypoglycaemic mechanism of action. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical toxicology of the use of the meal in healthy volunteers. For this purpose a phase 1 clinical toxicological test was performed in 36 volunteers of both sexes, which used 10g of the product three times a day for eight weeks. Individuals were included in the study after a clinical evaluation, with the completion of physical examinations and laboratory. The use of the product was well tolerated by volunteers and adverse reactions that could jeopardize their use as food with ownership of health were not reported. The examinations performed revealed no signs of toxicity in various organs and systems evaluated, indicating that the product may be used in future clinical pharmacological studies.
Passiflora edulis; passion fruit; peels; flour; functional food; toxicology
