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Journal : West Science Nature and Technology

Plant-Based Natural Resource Management Strategies Using Fruits for Cholesterol Regulation Damayanti, Ida Ayu Manik; Wulansari, Nadya Treesna; Megayanti, Sri Dewi
West Science Nature and Technology Vol. 3 No. 04 (2025): West Science Nature and Technology
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsnt.v3i04.2630

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of global mortality, with hypercholesterolemia representing a major modifiable risk factor. Growing interest has emerged in plant-based strategies, particularly fruit utilization, as sustainable approaches for cholesterol regulation. This study aimed to systematically review the pharmacological mechanisms of fruit-derived secondary metabolites involved in cholesterol lowering and to explore their relevance within plant-based natural resource management. A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines using ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. Evidence from in vivo and in vitro studies demonstrates that various fruits including Gedong Gincu mango, sweet orange, red dragon fruit, buni fruit, Rosa roxburghii, pineapple, Synsepalum dulcificum, mulberry, and Hiyung cayenne pepper contain bioactive secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, phenolics, anthocyanins, carotenoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, saponins, dietary fiber, and antioxidant enzymes. These compounds exert cholesterol-lowering effects through multiple pharmacological pathways, including inhibition of cholesterol synthesis and absorption, enhancement of bile acid excretion, modulation of lipid metabolism–related gene expression, and reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation. Several fruit-based interventions showed significant reductions in total cholesterol and LDL levels, with some demonstrating efficacy comparable to conventional hypolipidemic agents. These findings highlight the potential of fruit-based natural resources as functional, sustainable, and scientifically supported strategies for cholesterol regulation and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Co-Authors A.A. Istri Mas, Padmiswari A.A.S. A. Sukmaningsih AA Istri Mas Padmiswari Abda Abda Adiana, I Nengah Adnyana, I Kadek Budi Ariani, Ni Komang Sri Aristadewi, Ida Ayu Mas Artana, I Wayan Budi Artha, I Wayan Oktapratama Asthadi Mahendra Bhandesa, Asthadi Mahendra Clarisa, Gusti Ayu Della Deni Redita, I Komang Dharmapatni , Ni Wayan Kesari Dira, Made Asmarani Dwi Arymbhi Sanjaya Gede Surya Indrawan Gede, Surya Indrawan Gusti Ayu Della Clarisa I Gusti Agung Tresna Wicaksana I Ketut Alit Adianta I Ketut Junitha I Ketut Swarjana I Made Bayu Jaya Kusuma I Putu Artawan I Putu Gde Yudara Sandra Putra I Putu Gede Sutrisna . I Wayan Budi Artana Ida Bagus Made Suaskara Ida Bagus Separsa Kusuma Kadek Buja Harditya Kadek Maya Cyntia Dewi Kadek Nuryanto Lumbantobing, Gita Vidya Natalia Maha Putra, I Nyoman Arya Mahaputra, I Nyoman Arya Mas Aristadewi, Ida Ayu Nadya Treesna Wulansari Ni Luh Putu Inca Buntari Agustini Ni Made Ayu Sukma Widyandari Ni Made Krisna Ayu Lestari Ni Wayan Ayu Eka Perantini Ni Wayan Desi Bintari Ni Wayan Kesari Dharmapatni Ni Wayan Sukma Antari Ni Wayan Sukma Antari Ni Wayan Sukma Antari Ni Wayan Sukma Antari, Ni Wayan Sukma Antari Nuryanto, Kadek Nyoman Eta Risnawati Padmiswari, A.A Istri Mas Padmiswari, A.A. Istri Mas Pramana, I Kadek Bagus Ari Putu Ekawati Ida Ayu Putu Indrayoni Putu Rima Sintyadewi Sanjana, I Wayan Sri Dewi Megayanti Sri Dewi Megayanti Sri Idayani Sri Idayani Strisanti, Ida Ayu Suptika Sukaningsih, Ni Wayan Sutrisna , I Putu Gede Sutrisna, Putu Gede Suweca, I Gede Tohir, Wa. Aniyda M. Wahyunadi, Ni Made Dewi Wicaksana, IGA Tresna Widiatmaja, Gusti Panji Widyas Pranata, Gst. Kade Adi Wulansari , Nadya Treesna Zabrina, Putu Tiara