The Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) Research Trends for Health

Jaja Jamaludin

Authors

Jaja Jamaludin Bosowa University

Keywords:

Pluxenetia volubilis, Health, Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, Heart, Skin, Brain Function

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the health benefits of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) based on Scopus indexed scientific literature with a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. The research was conducted using VOSviewer software to map the relationship between the main topics in the literature studied. Of the 20 selected articles, the analysis showed that the most frequently discussed topics were nutritional content (omega-3, omega-6, and protein), benefits for heart health, skin, and brain function, and potential weight management. This study provides insight into Sacha Inchi's research trends and identifies research gaps for future studies.

References

Donthu, N., Kumar, S., Mukherjee, D., Pandey, N., & Lim, W. M. (2021). How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research, 133, 285–296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.04.070

Follegatti-Romero, L. A., et al. (2010). Supercritical CO2 extraction of omega-3 rich oil from Sacha Inchi seeds. Journal of Supercritical Fluids.

Fukumitsu, S., Villareal, M. O., Onaga, S., Aida, K., Han, J., & Isoda, H. (2013). α-Linolenic acid suppresses cholesterol and triacylglycerol biosynthesis pathway by suppressing SREBP-2, SREBP-1a and -1c expression. Cytotechnology, 65(6), 899–907.

Garmendia, F., et al. (2011). Effects of Sacha Inchi oil on cardiovascular risk factors. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research.

Garmendia, F., Pando, R., & Ronceros, G. (2011). Effect of sacha inchi oil (Plukenetia volubile l) on the lipid profile in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia. Peruvian Journal of Experimental Medicine and Public Health, 28(4), 628–632.

Gonzales, G. F., & Gonzales, C. (2014). A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study on acceptability, safety and efficacy of oral administration of sacha inchi oil (Plukenetia volubilis L.) in adult human subjects. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 65, 168–176.

Guillén, M. D., et al. (2003). Characterization of Sacha Inchi oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.

Hamaker, B. R., et al. (2015). Nutritional benefits of Sacha Inchi protein. Food Chemistry.

Rohmayanti, R., & Astuti, R. T. (2023). Bibliometric analysis of health promotion during the COVID-19 pandemic using VOSviewer. READ: Journal of Documentation and Information, 44(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.55981/baca.2023.308

Sari, N. M., Aryani, F., Wartomo, W., Paurru, P., Lumbanraja, G. P., Astuti, R. P., & Rudito, R. (2023). Potential use of the invasive plant sacha inchi leaf (Plukenetia volubilis) as an antioxidant. ULIN: Journal of Tropical Forests, 7(1), 1–10.

Su, K. P., et al. (2015). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in mental health. Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience.

Van Eck, N. J., & Waltman, L. (2010). Software survey: VOSviewer, a computer program for bibliometric mapping. Scientometrics, 84(2), 523–538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-009-0146-3

Waltman, L., & van Eck, N. J. (2012). A new methodology for constructing a publication-level classification system of science. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 63(12), 2378–2392.