Joshua Lambert
Professor of Food Science
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332 Food Science
University Park, PA - jdl134@psu.edu
- 814-865-5223
Research Summary
Dietary polyphenols in prevention of obesity and fatty liver disease; efficacy and mechanisms of action of food-derived phytochemicals in prevention of lung cancer; biotransformation, bioavailability and potential hepatotoxicity of dietary phytochemicals
Impact of food and medicinal plants and phytochemicals on human health. Role of plant genetics, environmental factors, agronomic practices, and post-harvest processing in moderating the relationship between medicinal and food plants and human health
Huck Graduate Students
Huck Affiliations
- Integrative and Biomedical Physiology
- Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biosciences
- Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis
- Plant Institute
- Center for Biorenewables
- Plant Biology
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Most Recent Publications
Allicin and total phenolic content in ramps (Allium tricoccum Ait.) in relation to phenological stage, morphological traits, and harvest location
R. Teal Jordan, Eric P. Burkhart, Margot Kaye, David Munoz, Joshua D. Lambert, 2024, Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
Preparation and Compositional Analysis of Lignocellulosic Plant Biomass as a Precursor for Food Production During Food Crises
Tara N. Mather, Niroshan Siva, Marjorie Jauregui, Hannah Klatte, Joshua D. Lambert, Charles T. Anderson, 2024, Current Protocols
Zinc biofortification via fertigation using alternative zinc sources and concentration levels in pea, radish, and sunflower microgreens
Pradip Poudel, Erin L. Connolly, Misha Kwasniewski, J Lambert, Francesco Di Gioia, 2024, Scientia Horticulturae on p. 113098
Cocoa and Polyphenol-Rich Cocoa Fractions Fail to Improve Acute Colonic Inflammation in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Treated Mice
Daphne K. Weikart, Kiana M. Coleman, Michael G. Sweet, Ashley M. McAmis, Helene Hopfer, Andrew P. Neilson, Joshua D. Lambert, 2024, Die Nahrung
Comparative urine metabolomics of mice treated with non-toxic and toxic oral doses of (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate
Soomee Hwang, Imhoi Koo, Andrew D. Patterson, Joshua D. Lambert, 2023, Food and Function on p. 9434-9445
Zinc biofortification through seed nutri-priming using alternative zinc sources and concentration levels in pea and sunflower microgreens
Pradip Poudel, Francesco Di Gioia, Joshua Lambert, Erin L. Connolly, 2023, Frontiers in Plant Science on p. 1177844
Cocoa And Cocoa Polyphenol Fractions Fails To Improve Colitis In Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Treated Mice
Daphne K. Weikart, Joshua Lambert, 2022, FASEB Journal
Effect of processing on the anti-inflammatory efficacy of cocoa in a high fat diet-induced mouse model of obesity
Daphne Weikart, Vijaya Indukuri, Kathryn Racine, Kiana Coleman, Jasna Kovac, Darrell Cockburn, Helene Hopfer, Andrew Neilson, Joshua D. Lambert, 2022, Nutrition Reports International on p. 109117
Comparative effects of vacuum or conventional frying on the polyphenol chemistry and in vitro colon cancer stem cell inhibitory activity of purple-flesh potatoes
Lauriel Stewart, Vijay Indukuri, Venkata Charepalli, Benjamin Chrisfield, Ramaswamy C. Anantheswaran, Joshua Lambert, R Anantheswaran, J Vanamala, 2022, Journal of Food Science
Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Inoculation of Two Lettuce Cultivars Affects Leaf and Root Growth under Hydroponic Conditions
Ryan Sebring, S Duiker, S.W, Sjoerd Duiker, Robert Berghage, John Regan, J Regan, J.M.;, J Lambert, J.D, J Lambert, R Bryant, R.B., Ray Bryant, 2022, Applied Sciences (Switzerland) on p. 1585
Most-Cited Papers
Elective cancer surgery in COVID-19-free surgical pathways during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: An international, multicenter, comparative cohort study
James C. Glasbey, Dmitri Nepogodiev, Joana F.F. Simoes, Omar Omar, Elizabeth Li, Mary L. Venn, Mohammad K.Abou Chaar, Vita Capizzi, Daoud Chaudhry, Anant Desai, Jonathan G. Edwards, Jonathan P. Evans, Marco Fiore, Jose Flavio Videria, Samuel J. Ford, Ian Ganly, Ewen A. Griffiths, Rohan R. Gujjuri, Angelos G. Kolias, Haytham M.A. Kaafarani, Ana Minaya-Bravo, Siobhan C. McKay, Helen M. Mohan, Keith J. Roberts, Carlos San Miguel-Méndez, Peter Pockney, Richard Shaw, Neil J. Smart, Grant D. Stewart, Sudha Sundar, Raghavan Vidya, Aneel A. Bhangu, C. Allemand, L. Boccalatte, M. Figari, M. Lamm, J. Larrañaga, C. Marchitelli, F. Noll, D. Odetto, M. Perrotta, J. Saadi, L. Zamora, C. Alurralde, E. L. Caram, D. Eskinazi, J. P. Mendoza, M. Usandivaras, R. Badra, A. Esteban, 2021, Journal of Clinical Oncology on p. 66-78
Inhibition of pancreatic lipase by black tea theaflavins: Comparative enzymology and in silico modeling studies
Shannon L. Glisan, Kimberly A. Grove, Neela H. Yennawar, Joshua D. Lambert, 2017, Food Chemistry on p. 296-300
Dietary cocoa ameliorates obesity-related inflammation in high fat-fed mice
Yeyi Gu, Shan Yu, Joshua D. Lambert, 2014, Zeitschrift fur Ernahrungswissenschaft on p. 149-158
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate decreases colonic inflammation and permeability in a mouse model of colitis, but reduces macronutrient digestion and exacerbates weight loss
Zachary Bitzer, Ryan J. Elias, M Kumar, Matam Vijay-Kumar, Joshua D. Lambert, 2016, Die Nahrung on p. 2267-2274
Cocoa procyanidins with different degrees of polymerization possess distinct activities in models of colonic inflammation
Zachary Bitzer, Shannon Glisan, Melanie Dorenkott, Katheryn Goodrich, Liyun Ye, Sean O'Keefe, Joshua D. Lambert, Andrew Neilson, 2015, Nutrition Reports International on p. 827-831
The role of the mitochondrial oxidative stress in the cytotoxic effects of the green tea catechin, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, in oral cells
Ling Tao, Sarah C. Forester, Joshua D. Lambert, 2014, Die Nahrung on p. 665-676
Dietary cocoa reduces metabolic endotoxemia and adipose tissue inflammation in high-fat fed mice
Yeyi Gu, Shan Yu, Jong Yung Park, Kevin Harvatine, Joshua D. Lambert, 2014, Nutrition Reports International on p. 439-445
Grape compounds suppress colon cancer stem cells in vitro and in a rodent model of colon carcinogenesis
L Reddivari, V Charepalli, S Radhakrishnan, R Vadde, R Elias, J Lambert, Jairam Vanamala, 2016, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine on p. 278
Differential prooxidative effects of the green tea polyphenol, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, in normal and oral cancer cells are related to differences in sirtuin 3 signaling
Ling Tao, Jong Yung Park, Joshua D. Lambert, 2015, Die Nahrung on p. 203-211
Dietary pretreatment with green tea polyphenol, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate reduces the bioavailability and hepatotoxicity of subsequent oral bolus doses of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate
Karma D. James, Sarah C. Forester, Joshua D. Lambert, 2015, Food and Chemical Toxicology on p. 103-108
News Articles Featuring Joshua Lambert
Oct 04, 2024
USDA grant to support summer research experiences for undergraduates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced an investment of $11.6 million in its Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program. Among the recipients, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences was awarded a $750,000 grant to support 50 undergraduate students in exploring career opportunities in food science and nutritional sciences.
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Jul 16, 2023
Understanding the WHO's 'possibly carcinogenic' aspartame decision
The World Health Organization has released an opinion aspartame potentially being carcinogenic.
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May 03, 2023
Biofortification of microgreens with zinc could mitigate global ‘hidden hunger’
When the seeds of plants such as pea and sunflower are biofortified with zinc, the seedlings they quickly produce — harvested as microgreens — could both help to mitigate global malnutrition and boost the odds of people surviving a catastrophe.
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Feb 24, 2023
Processing, like fermentation and roasting, doesn’t cut cocoa’s health benefits
It is widely believed that when foods undergo processing, their health benefits are reduced. But that is not true for cocoa, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers, who conducted a new study using a mouse model.
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Feb 10, 2023
Q&A: Is chocolate healthy?
UAs Valentine’s Day approaches, the mind naturally turns to love – and chocolate. To learn more about chocolate and its effects on us, we spoke with Joshua Lambert, professor of food science at Penn State.
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Nov 08, 2022
Ramped up: Higher demand for wild leeks has foragers overeager, threatens plant
Early spring enthusiasm for ramps — also known as wild leeks — may be causing lower plant yields and threatening communities of the forest herb, according to Penn State researchers.
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Nov 07, 2022
How many calories are in a strawberry? Here are all the health benefits of strawberries
The delicious and juicy ruby red strawberry is more than just a fruit to cover with chocolate as a treat. In fact, strawberries are small nutritional powerhouses.
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Nov 07, 2022
Stock up on this 1 fruit if you're trying to lose weight
The delicious and juicy ruby red strawberry is more than just a fruit to cover with chocolate as a treat. In fact, strawberries are small nutritional powerhouses.
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Apr 24, 2021
There Is a Lot of Fungus Among Us
Coffee for immune support. Supplements for inflammation. And psychedelics promising relief from serious ailments. Mushrooms are everywhere, and investors are paying attention.
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Dec 23, 2020
Discovery of chemical clue may lead to solving cacao's black pod rot mystery
The finding of relatively high levels of the antimicrobial compound clovamide in the leaves of a disease-resistant strain of cacao has significant implications for breeding trees that can tolerate black pod rot, according to Penn State researchers who conducted a novel study.
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Jun 08, 2020
Research team to study food resilience in the face of catastrophic global events
An interdisciplinary team of Penn State professors has received $3 million from Open Philanthropy to study food resilience in the face of potentially catastrophic global events.
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Nov 08, 2019
An Avocado a Day Could Lower “Bad” Cholesterol, Says New Study
Most of us don’t need much of an excuse to include more avocados in our diet. Whether it’s morning avocado toast or party-ready guacamole, avocados are a lusciously creamy addition to our meals and snacks. But what if their benefits could go well beyond taste?
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Nov 06, 2019
An Avocado A Day May Keep Bad Cholesterol At Bay
They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but a new study from Penn State found an avocado a day can keep your cholesterol at bay.
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Nov 06, 2019
An avocado a day keeps the heart doctor (and cholesterol) away
Does your mouth water at the idea of creamy avocado on a slice of toast? According to new research from Penn State, one avocado a day may help lower so-called “bad” cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
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Oct 28, 2019
One avocado a day helps lower 'bad' cholesterol for heart healthy benefits
Move over, apples — new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep “bad cholesterol” at bay. According to the researchers, bad cholesterol can refer to both oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and small, dense LDL particles.
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May 07, 2019
Institutes of Energy and the Environment announces seed grant recipients
Several Huck researchers are among the recipients of 2018-19 IEE seed grants.
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Mar 29, 2019
Penn State food science professors upcycle the avocado seed as a food colorant
Avocados, the latest green berry craze containing over 20 vitamins and minerals in their flesh, have been found to contain vibrant orange food colorant capabilities within the compounds of their seeds.
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Mar 15, 2019
There are health benefits to avocados that go beyond good fats, according to a new study
Researchers from Penn State University have found that avocado seed extract could successfully be used to reduce inflammation caused by white blood cells.
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Dec 24, 2024
What is resistant starch? The carbohydrate that may help you lose weight and improve gut health
Experts often recommend cutting down on starchy foods for people who are trying to lose weight or who have diabetes. But recent research has found that not all starch is created equal.
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