Hercia Stampini Duarte Martino

@ufv.br

Department of Nutrition and Health
Federal University of Viçosa

Possui graduação em Nutrição pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (1994), mestrado (1996) e doutorado (2001) em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (1996). Doutorado-Sanduiche em "Food Science and Nutrition", Purdue University (1999-2000). Pós-doutorado em Fitoquímicos, Bioquímica e Biologia Celular "Nutrition and Food Science" Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, US". Professor visitante Sênior, (2019-2020) na área de biodisponibilidade de micronutrientes e saúde intestinal no Centro de Agricultura e Saúde Robert W. Holley, da Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, EUA. Professora titular da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Tem experiência na área de bioquímica da nutrição, dietética, compostos bioativos na saúde humana, biodisponibilidade de minerais, microbiota intestinal, qualidade de proteínas, caracterização nutricional e sensorial de matrizes alimentares e desenvolvimento de novos produtos. Membro da Comissão Coordenadora do PPGCN-UFV.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

FUTURE PROJECTS

Efeito das farinhas de milheto e de feijão caupi com melado de sorgo: qualidade proteica, biodisponibilidade de ferro e saúde intestinal, e aplicação e desenvolvimento de produtos no semiárido mineir

A combinação de melado de sorgo (rico em ferro), milheto e feijão caupi — culturas resistentes à seca e ao calor — pode oferecer nutrientes, melhorar a saúde intestinal e reduzir o risco de desnutrição e anemia no semiárido. Este estudo visa caracterizar físico-quimicamente os ingredientes e investigar os efeitos da combinação na qualidade proteica, biodisponibilidade de ferro e saúde intestinal in vivo, além de desenvolver produtos alimentícios. Três ensaios serão realizados: (1) avaliação da qualidade proteica e marcadores intestinais em ratos; (2) estudo da biodisponibilidade de ferro e expressão gênica relacionada ao metabolismo do ferro; (3) ensaio in ovo em Gallus gallus para avaliar saúde intestinal. Produtos desenvolvidos serão submetidos à análise sensorial e os mais aceitos serão caracterizados nutricionalmente. Oficinas de preparo serão realizadas com comunidades locais, visando também o fortalecimento socioeconômico regional.


Applications Invited

Efeito de bebida não láctea contendo sorgo BRS305 (Sorghum bicolor (L.) moench) associado ao Lactobacillus paracasei nas respostas metabólicas de indivíduos com excesso de peso

O aumento do sobrepeso no Brasil e no mundo impacta negativamente a qualidade de vida e eleva os custos da saúde pública. Grãos integrais como o sorgo, ricos em fibras e amido resistente, podem auxiliar no controle do peso. Quando combinados a probióticos, como o Lactobacillus paracasei — isolado no Brasil —, esses efeitos podem ser potencializados, beneficiando parâmetros metabólicos e a saúde intestinal. Diante disso, este estudo propõe o desenvolvimento de uma bebida simbiótica vegetal à base de sorgo BRS305 e L. paracasei, voltada ao controle do sobrepeso, especialmente em públicos com restrições alimentares. O estudo será dividido em duas etapas: (1) caracterização da farinha de sorgo extrusado, desenvolvimento da bebida e análise sensorial; (2) ensaio clínico de 10 semanas com 36 adultos com sobrepeso, avaliando efeitos metabólicos, saciedade, composição corporal e microbioma.


Applications Invited

Efeito do extrato fenólico de farelo de sorgo e de bebida a base de sorgo BRS305 associada ao Lacticaseibacillus paracasei sobre o microbioma intestinal e metaboloma in vivo


Applications Invited
216

Scopus Publications

8925

Scholar Citations

49

Scholar h-index

166

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Jabuticaba ( Plinia cauliflora ) as a Source of Bioactive Phenolics: Extraction and Microencapsulation by Spray Drying
    KA Dias, LA Oliveira, SMS Pereira, VS de Lana, JF D'Almeida, ...
    Journal of Food Science 91 (5), e71126 , 2026
    2026
  • Sorghum BRS 305 bran phenolic extract modulates the intestinal inflammation, morphology, and ileum-brain satiety pathway in vivo (Gallus gallus)
    VPBS Jose, HSD Martino, SMS Pereira, MY Huang, VAV Queiroz, ...
    FOOD BIOSCIENCE 78 , 2026
    2026
  • Preclinical evidence on the impact of sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor ) genotypes, fractions, and processing methods on intestinal health: a review of an ancient grain …
    VPB de São José, SMS Pereira, AL Miranda Piermatei, VAV Queiroz, ...
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 66 (9), 1788-1812 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Savory biscuits formulated with mixed green banana pulp and peel flours: A sustainable approach to enhance nutritional, technological and sensory properties
    LM Viana, CWP Carvalho, HSD Martino, MT Galvão, MHF Felisberto, ...
    Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture , 2026
    2026
  • Physicochemical properties and metabolic effects of cowpea protein isolate
    AA Silva, VAV Queiroz, VS de Lana, MB Santos, RCL Toledo, EAF Fontes, ...
    Food Research International, 118895 , 2026
    2026
  • Interaction of intrauterine Zika virus exposure on the relationship between body adiposity and dyslipidemia in school-aged children
    AR Murta, MS Filgueiras, CP Donateli, MS Thomé, RMM Cotta, ...
    Frontiers in Pediatrics 14, 1675914 , 2026
    2026
  • Ready-to-eat expanded parboiled brown rice and beans snacks consumption promote good protein quality and improve lipid and glycemic profiles and intestinal health
    FB Pena, HSD Martino, RCL Toledo, MDV Mishima, MB Santos, ...
    Nutrition, 113184 , 2026
    2026
  • Sorghum BRS 305 bran phenolic extract modulates the intestinal inflammation, morphology, and ileum–brain satiety pathway in vivo (Gallus gallus)
    VPB de São José, HSD Martino, SMS Pereira, MY Huang, VAV Queiroz, ...
    Food Bioscience, 108571 , 2026
    2026
  • The Incorporation of Sorghum and Cowpea Protein Isolate Into Plant‐Based Burgers Improved Their Physicochemical and Sensory Properties
    AA Silva, VAV Queiroz, FB Pena, CB De Menezes, MHF Felisberto, ...
    Journal of Food Science 91 (3), e70953 , 2026
    2026
  • Germinated and extruded Sorghum beverage presented good sensorial acceptance and improves insulin and satiety in normoglycemic adults: An acute randomized controlled crossover …
    LA da Silva, VPB de São José, AM Machado, PVC do Prado, MB Ferreira, ...
    Journal of the american nutrition association 45 (2), 111-122 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • BRS 305 sorghum bran and its extract present a high phenolic profile and high antioxidant activity in vitro, and reduce oxidative stress in vivo
    VPB de São José, BP da Silva, ÁLM Piermatei, DC de Souza, ...
    Food Chemistry, 148255 , 2026
    2026
  • Chia flour and chia oil (Salvia hispanica L.) modulate the satiety and inflammation in brain of rats fed a high-fat high-fructose diet
    PN Estevam, RCL Toledo, VPB de São José, LPD Moreira, BN Enes, ...
    Nutrition 142, 113008 , 2026
    2026
  • Regular black tea kombucha consumption is associated with improved insulin resistance and increased ADIPOQ expression in adults with obesity: a pre–post clinical trial
    MA de Campos Costa, GM Fraiz, RR Cardoso, A da Silva, ...
    Food & Function 17 (7), 3353-3371 , 2026
    2026
  • Micronized Dispersible Ferric Pyrophosphate (MDFP) in Extruded Rice Desserts: High Iron Bioavailability and Good Sensory Acceptance by Children
    DCM Ferreira, TV de Oliveira, MEC Moreira, MR Pirozi, HSD Martino, ...
    Journal of Food Science 91 (1), e70805 , 2026
    2026
  • Consumption of curcumin-added whey protein concentrate positively modulates intestinal health parameters after exhaustive exercise
    SMS Pereira, KA Dias, LA Oliveira, VPB de São José, KVC Martins, ...
    British Journal of Nutrition 135 (2), 156-166 , 2026
    2026
  • Resistance Exercise Associated with Camu-Camu ( Myrciaria dubia ) and Creatine Supplementation Modulates Antioxidant Response and Cardiac Parameters in …
    TC Fialho, LCS Abrantes, KVC Martins, RPR Carvalho, ...
    Nutrients 17 (22), 3587 , 2025
    2025
  • Exploring the Role of Green Tea ( Camellia sinensis ) in Modulating Gut Microbiota and Enhancing Intestinal Health: A Systematic Review of Human Clinical Trials
    GM Fraiz, AR Conceição, D Baia Bonifacio, HSD Martino, ...
    Food Reviews International 41 (9), 3367-3386 , 2025
    2025
  • Black Cricket ( Gryllus assimilis ) Flour, Alone or Combined With Soybean Flour, Enhances Protein Digestibility, Metabolic Health, and Gut Integrity in Wistar Rats
    LCOS Vicente, KVC Martins, SMS Pereira, LA Oliveira, KA Dias, ...
    Journal of Food Science 90 (11), e70683 , 2025
    2025
  • Pearl Millet
    TPA Krishna, T Maharajan, SA Ceasar, KVH Johnson, M James, ...
    Millets: Crops for Climate Resilience and for Food and Nutritional Security … , 2025
    2025
  • Effects of Parboiling on the Starch Properties and In Vitro Digestibility of Rice Types with Different Amylose Levels
    OR Teixeira, CS Batista, RN Carvalho, SC Fratari, JAC Bento, R Colussi, ...
    Starch‐Stärke 77 (10), e70113 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor L.): Nutrients, bioactive compounds, and potential impact on human health
    L de Morais Cardoso, SS Pinheiro, HSD Martino, HM Pinheiro-Sant'Ana
    Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 57 (2), 372-390 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 527
  • Kombuchas from green and black teas have different phenolic profile, which impacts their antioxidant capacities, antibacterial and antiproliferative activities
    RR Cardoso, RO Neto, CT dos Santos D'Almeida, TP do Nascimento, ...
    Food research international 128, 108782 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 396
  • Clinical application of probiotics in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
    LB Tonucci, KMO Dos Santos, LL de Oliveira, SMR Ribeiro, HSD Martino
    Clinical nutrition 36 (1), 85-92 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 391
  • Chia Seed ( Salvia hispanica L.) as a Source of Proteins and Bioactive Peptides with Health Benefits: A Review
    M Grancieri, HSD Martino, E Gonzalez de Mejia
    Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 18 (2), 480-499 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 377
  • Chemical composition of Brazilian chia seeds grown in different places
    BP da Silva, PC Anunciação, JC da Silva Matyelka, CM Della Lucia, ...
    Food chemistry 221, 1709-1716 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 256
  • Effect of vitamin K in bone metabolism and vascular calcification: a review of mechanisms of action and evidences
    JKD Villa, MAN Diaz, VR Pizziolo, HSD Martino
    Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 57 (18), 3959-3970 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 187
  • Gut microbiota and probiotics: Focus on diabetes mellitus
    L Bordalo Tonucci, KMO Dos Santos, CL De Luces Fortes Ferreira, ...
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 57 (11), 2296-2309 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 169
  • Yacon Flour and Bifidobacterium longum Modulate Bone Health in Rats
    FC Rodrigues, ASB Castro, VC Rodrigues, SA Fernandes, EAF Fontes, ...
    Journal of medicinal food 15 (7), 664-670 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 167
  • Cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica DC.) of the Cerrado of Minas Gerais, Brazil: Physical and chemical characterization, carotenoids and vitamins
    L de Morais Cardoso, HSD Martino, AVB Moreira, SMR Ribeiro, ...
    Food Research International 44 (7), 2151-2154 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 143
  • Effects of processing with dry heat and wet heat on the antioxidant profile of sorghum
    L de Morais Cardoso, TA Montini, SS Pinheiro, HM Pinheiro-Sant’Ana, ...
    Food chemistry 152, 210-217 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 140
  • Flaxseed and human health: reviewing benefits and adverse effects
    JC Cardoso Carraro, MIS Dantas, ACR Espeschit, HSD Martino, ...
    Food Reviews International 28 (2), 203-230 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 134
  • Effects of anthocyanin on intestinal health: A systematic review
    TA Verediano, H Stampini Duarte Martino, MC Dias Paes, E Tako
    Nutrients 13 (4), 1331 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 125
  • Chia Seed Shows Good Protein Quality, Hypoglycemic Effect and Improves the Lipid Profile and Liver and Intestinal Morphology of Wistar Rats
    BP Da Silva, DM Dias, ME de Castro Moreira, RCL Toledo, SLP da Matta, ...
    Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 71 (3), 225-230 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 122
  • Avaliação nutricional e prevalência de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis em idosos pertencentes a um programa assistencial
    JM Bueno, HSD Martino, MFS Fernandes, LS Costa, RR Silva
    Ciência & Saúde Coletiva 13, 1237-1246 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 122
  • Consumption of polyphenol-rich peach and plum juice prevents risk factors for obesity-related metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease in Zucker rats
    G Noratto, HSD Martino, S Simbo, D Byrne, SU Mertens-Talcott
    The Journal of nutritional biochemistry 26 (6), 633-641 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 117
  • Phenolic compounds profile in sorghum processed by extrusion cooking and dry heat in a conventional oven
    L de Morais Cardoso, SS Pinheiro, CWP de Carvalho, VAV Queiroz, ...
    Journal of Cereal Science 65, 220-226 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 110
  • Comparing sorghum and wheat whole grain breakfast cereals: Sensorial acceptance and bioactive compound content
    PC Anunciação, L de Morais Cardoso, JVP Gomes, CM Della Lucia, ...
    Food chemistry 221, 984-989 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 109
  • Sorghum genotype may reduce low-grade inflammatory response and oxidative stress and maintains jejunum morphology of rats fed a hyperlipidic diet
    ÉA Moraes, DIG Natal, VAV Queiroz, RE Schaffert, PR Cecon, ...
    Food Research International 49 (1), 553-559 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 108
  • Sensory evaluation and nutritional value of cakes prepared with whole flaxseed flour
    ÉA Moraes, MIS Dantas, DC Morais, CO Silva, FAF Castro, HSD Martino, ...
    Food Science and Technology 30 (4), 974-979 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 95
  • Chemical composition of a soybean cultivar lacking lipoxygenases (LOX2 and LOX3)
    EA Esteves, HSD Martino, FCE Oliveira, J Bressan, NMB Costa
    Food chemistry 122 (1), 238-242 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 88