Alvaro Cruz Carrion

Also known as: Álvaro Cruz

Research, food, biotechnology, nutrition, metabolism., Bioactive compounds, Chemistry analytical

Ambitious food and nutrition researcher passionate for food biotechnology, nutrition and agri-food sector. Trained in laboratory techniques, designing and performing metabolomic studies with animal models related to bioavailability and metabolism of health promoting phytochemicals from foods. Wide experience in writing and publishing scientific results in indexed journals, as well as in communicating and divulging such outcomes. Knowledge in statistic software (SPSS, GraphPad...) and databases. Highly motivated, determined and productive research scientist used to work under pressure and proactive.

Works (24)

Updated: July 5th, 2023 14:01

2023 journal article

Organic vs. Non-Organic Plant-Based Foods—A Comparative Study on Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity

Plants, 12(1), 183.

author keywords: agriculture; farming; fruit; nuts; polyphenols; vegetables
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 journal article

(Poly)phenolic composition of tomatoes from different growing locations and their absorption in rats: A comparative study

Food Chemistry, 388.

author keywords: Geographical origin; Intestinal absorption; Kinetics; Metabolites; Polyphenols
MeSH headings : Animals; Solanum lycopersicum / metabolism; Phenol; Phenols / metabolism; Polyphenols / metabolism; Rats; Spain
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 conference paper

Differential bioavailability of tomato (poly)phenols from distinct geographic origins: local vs. non-local

10th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health. https://www.icph.info/

Alvaro Cruz Carrion

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 journal article

Eat Fruits In-Season to Give Rhythm to Your Life

Frontiers for Young Minds, 10(754655).

By: R. Cruz-Carrión Á

TL;DR: The authors must eat fruits in-season so that the rhythms of their lives are synchronized with the seasons, as it is observed that eating fruit in- or out-of-season generates different effects in your body. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 journal article

Fatty acid metabolism in liver and muscle is strongly modulated by photoperiod in Fischer 344 rats

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 112621.

author keywords: Chrononutrition; Fatty acid profile; Metabolism; Seasonality
MeSH headings : Rats; Animals; Photoperiod; Rats, Inbred F344; Fatty Acids / metabolism; Liver; Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; Muscle, Skeletal / metabolism
TL;DR: It is found that exposure to different hours of light has a clear effect on FA composition and gene expression in the liver, as well as changes in the gene expression of oxidative enzymes compared to exposure to L12, which could be a consequence of different seasonal eating patterns. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 article

Grape-seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) modulates diurnal oscillations of key hepatic metabolic genes and metabolites alleviating hepatic lipid deposition in cafeteria-fed obese rats in a time-of-day-dependent manner

Rodríguez, R. M., Assis, L. V. M., Colom-Pellicer, M., Quesada-Vázquez, S., Cruz-Carrión, Á., Escoté, X., … Mulero, M. (2022, July 21). BioRxiv.

TL;DR: Chronic consumption of GSPE at the onset of the active phase was able to restore the daily oscillation of liver mass and of key lipogenic and glycogenic genes, along with the reestablishment of liver metabolite rhythms, demonstrating hepatoprotective properties by decreasing triglyceride accumulation and lipid droplet formation in the liver, thus mitigating the development of CAF-induced NAFLD. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 journal article

Impact of Seasonal Consumption of Local Tomatoes on the Metabolism and Absorption of (Poly)Phenols in Fischer Rats

Nutrients, 14(10), 2047.

author keywords: phenolic metabolites; (poly)phenolic compounds; photoperiod; seasonal consumption; Solanum lycopersicum
MeSH headings : Animals; Solanum lycopersicum / chemistry; Phenol; Phenols / analysis; Rats; Rats, Inbred F344; Seasons
TL;DR: It is concluded that in-season tomato consumption led to an increase in (poly)phenol circulation, whereas LT consumption showed lower circulating metabolites than NLT ones, which could also affect their bioactivity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 journal article

In-Season Consumption of Locally Produced Tomatoes Decreases Cardiovascular Risk Indices

Nutrients.

author keywords: cardiovascular risk; lycopene; phenolic compounds; season; tomato; xenohormesis
MeSH headings : Rats; Animals; Solanum lycopersicum; Seasons; Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control; Cardiovascular Diseases / metabolism; Risk Factors; Liver / metabolism; Glucose / metabolism; Rats, Inbred F344
TL;DR: The treatments significantly affected the expression of Acc1 and Fas1 in the liver and the levels of serum TAG and glucose and a significant effect of photoperiod on serum concentration of glucose, insulin, HOMA index, and on the hepatic expression of Srep1-c, Fas1, and Acc1 was observed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 conference paper

Organic versus non-organic plant-based foods – a comparative study on phenolic compounds composition and antioxidant capacity

10th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health. https://www.icph.info/

Alvaro Cruz Carrion

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2021 thesis

Health effects of seasonal consumption of local phenolic-rich fruits

https://www.tesisenred.net/handle/10803/672007#page=8

By: Á. Cruz-Carrión

Contributors: Á. Cruz-Carrión & Á. Cruz-Carrión

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2021 journal article

Seasonal Consumption of Cherries from Different Origins Affects Metabolic Markers and Gene Expression of Lipogenic Enzymes in Rat Liver: A Preliminary Study

Nutrients, 13(10), 3643.

author keywords: xenohormesis; polyphenols; photoperiods; seasonality; liver lipogenic enzymes
MeSH headings : Animals; Atherosclerosis / blood; Biomarkers / metabolism; Blood Glucose / metabolism; Cardiovascular Diseases / blood; Fatty Acids / blood; Feeding Behavior; Gene Expression Regulation; Insulin / blood; Lipogenesis / genetics; Liver / enzymology; Oxidation-Reduction; Photoperiod; Prunus avium / chemistry; Rats, Inbred F344; Risk Factors; Seasons; Triglycerides / blood
TL;DR: Evaluating the effects of consumption of sweet cherry from different sources, local (LC) and non-local (nLC), on plasma metabolic parameters and the gene expression of key enzymes of lipid metabolism in Fischer 344 rats under photoperiods simulating different seasons found that the consumption of fruit in L12 lowered blood glucose, while the different treatments affected the hepatic expression of genes related with lipidic enzymes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2021 journal article

Tomatoes consumed in-season prevent oxidative stress in Fischer 344 rats: Impact of geographical origin

Food and Function, 12(18), 8340–8350.

MeSH headings : Animal Feed; Animals; Antioxidants / chemistry; Antioxidants / pharmacology; Biomarkers / blood; Biomarkers / metabolism; Diet; Dietary Supplements; Fruit; Solanum lycopersicum; Male; Oxidative Stress; Rats; Rats, Inbred F344; Reactive Oxygen Species; Seasons
TL;DR: It is noteworthy that the protective effect of tomatoes against oxidative stress depends on the geographical origin of the crop, and when tomatoes were administered in-season they improved or sustained antioxidant biomarkers, thus reducing oxidative stress values. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2020 journal article

Oxidative Stress in Rats is Modulated by Seasonal Consumption of Sweet Cherries from Different Geographical Origins: Local vs. Non-Local

Nutrients, 12(9), 1–15.

author keywords: cherries; polyphenols; antioxidant; phenolic signature; photoperiod; rhythms; seasons
MeSH headings : Animals; Feeding Behavior; Food Handling; Fruit; Male; Oxidative Stress; Prunus avium; Rats; Rats, Inbred F344; Seasons
TL;DR: Consumption of sweet cherries in-season, independently of their origin, may promote health by preventing oxidative stress, tending to: enhance antioxidant status, decrease alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminolase (AST) activities, reduce liver malondialdehyde levels, and maintain constant serum MDA values and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2019 conference paper

Administration time significantly affects bioavailability of grape seed proanthocyanidins extract in Fischer 344 rats

ICPH2019 KOBE The 9th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health, –. http://icph2019.umin.jp/

By: I. Escobar-Martínez, M. Rojas-Criollo, A. Cruz-Carrión, F. Bravo, A. A. & M. Suárez

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2019 journal article

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2019 journal article

author keywords: chrononutrition; biological rhythms; polyphenols; health benefits; diseases; metabolic syndrome; nutrition
MeSH headings : Circadian Rhythm; Feeding Behavior; Food Analysis; Humans; Polyphenols / administration & dosage; Seasons
TL;DR: The role of phenolic compounds in the modulation of biological rhythms is summarized, focusing on their effects in the treatment or prevention of chronic diseases. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2019 conference paper

The bioavailability of phenolic compounds from grape seed proanthocyanidin extract is affected by circadian rhythms

Alimentòmica, XI Seminar on Food and Healthy Lifestyles. http://www.alimentomica.com/Barcelona19

By: R. M., C. A., M. Colom-Pellicer, M. L., G. Aragonès, A. A., M. Suárez

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2019 conference paper

Time-of-day dependent effect of bioactive compounds on white adipose tissue metabolism and expandability in obese rats

NuGOweek 2019, 16th edition From foodomics to nutrigenomics. http://www.nugo.org/nugo-week/nugoweek-2019/

By: M. Colom-Pellicer, M. Aguado, A. Cruz-Carrión, A. Arola-Arnal, M. Suárez & G. Aragonès

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2019 conference paper

Time-of-day dependent effect of bioactive compounds on white adipose tissue metabolism and expandability in obese rats

Alimentòmica, XI Seminar on Food and Healthy Lifestyles. http://www.alimentomica.com/Barcelona19

By: M. Colom-Pellicer, M. Aguado, A. Cruz-Carrión, A. Arola-Arnal, M. Suárez & G. Aragonès

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2018 conference paper

Circadian rhythms affect the absorption and metabolization of phenolic compounds from grape seed proanthocyanidin extract

INVINOTEC, II National Congress of Wine Biotechnology. https://febiotec.es/actividades/invinotec/

By: R. M, C. A, I. L, A. A & M. Suárez

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2018 journal article

Feasibility study of smartphone-based Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for salted minced meat composition diagnostics at different temperatures

Food Chemistry, 278, 314–321.

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2018 journal article

Feasibility study of smartphone-based Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for salted minced meat composition diagnostics at different temperatures

Food Chemistry, 278, 314–321.

author keywords: NIR; Smartphone-based spectrometer; Meat composition; Temperature; PLS-models; Random Forest regression
MeSH headings : Feasibility Studies; Food Analysis / instrumentation; Food Analysis / methods; Least-Squares Analysis; Meat / analysis; Proteins / analysis; Regression Analysis; Smartphone; Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared / methods; Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared / statistics & numerical data; Temperature
TL;DR: Fat and moisture can be estimated with the global model in a wide range of temperatures by using the smartphone-based spectrometer, which has an acceptable accuracy for quality control purposes (RPD > 7) and comparable to the accuracy of a benchtop spectrometers. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2017 conference paper

Identification of digestion resistant casein domains after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion followed by the incorporation of the intestinal brush border membrane peptidases

3rd ImpARAS conference. http://imparas.eu/events/3rd-imparas-conference/

By: S. Amigo. L.

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

2015 journal article

Dietary fiber in mango, passion fruit, guava and palm heart by-products

Revista Politécnica, 36(2), 9–15. https://revistapolitecnica.epn.edu.ec/ojs2/index.php/revista_politecnica2/article/view/633/pdf

By: C. A., G. M., C. M., G. P. & M. R

Source: ORCID
Added: February 13, 2023

Employment

Updated: July 5th, 2024 11:32

2024 - present

Kraft Heinz (United States) Chicago, US
Analytical Sciences R&D

2022 - 2024

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center Little Rock, AR, US
Post Doctoral Fellow Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center

2021 - 2022

NC State University Plants for Human Health Institute Kannapolis, NC, US
Postdoctoral Research Scholar Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

2018 - 2021

Rovira i Virgili University Tarragona, Catalonia, ES
Predoctoral Researcher Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

2017 - 2017

Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM) Madrid, Madrid, ES
Curricular Internship Department of Bioactivity and Food Analysis

2017 - 2017

Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) Monells, Catalonia, ES
Professional Internship Food Technology

2013 - 2016

National Agency for Regulation, Control and Health Surveillance ARCSA Loja, Loja, EC
Zonal Analyst for Surveillance and Control of Establishments Subject to GP and Products Health Surveillance and Control

2016 - 2016

Private Technical University of Loja Loja, Loja, EC
Associate Teacher Food Engineering

2012 - 2013

Ministry of Public Health Loja, Loja, EC
Technician Health Surveillance and Control

2008 - 2011

Private Technical University of Loja Loja, Loja, EC
Laboratoty Technician Department of Chemistry

Education

Updated: July 1st, 2021 07:10

2018 - 2018

Rovira i Virgili University Tarragona, Catalonia, ES
PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

2016 - 2017

University of Girona Girona, Catalonia, ES
Master of Science in Food Biotechnology Technology

2006 - 2012

Private Technical University of Loja Loja, Loja, EC
Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Industries Engineering Biological and Biomedical Area

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: October 4th, 2021 10:02

grant October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Traineeship international mobility 2020-21
Erasmus+
grant March 1, 2018
Martí-Franquès Research grants Programme. Doctoral grants
Universitat Rovira i Virgili

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