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
Huck Affiliations
- Integrative and Biomedical Physiology
- Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biosciences
- Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis
- Plant Institute
- Center for Biorenewables
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Publication Tags
Inflammation Fats Tea Polyphenols Obesity Fat Neoplasms Cocoa Nitrogen Alkaloids Colitis Proteins Polyphenol Dextran Sulfate Anti Inflammatory Agents Antioxidants Permeability Weight Loss Antiinflammatory High Fat Diet Catechin Liver Theaflavin Fermentation EpigallocatechinMost Recent Publications
Cocoa And Cocoa Polyphenol Fractions Fails To Improve Colitis In Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Treated Mice
Daphne K. Weikart, Joshua Lambert, 2022, FASEB Journal
Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Inoculation of Two Lettuce Cultivars Affects Leaf and Root Growth under Hydroponic Conditions
Ryan Sebring, Sjoerd Duiker, R Berghage, John Regan, J Lambert, Ray Bryant, 2022, Applied Sciences (Switzerland) on p. 1585
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, Vijaya Varma Indukuri, Venkata Charepalli, Benjamin J. Chrisfield, Ramaswamy C. Anantheswaran, Joshua D. Lambert, Jairam K.P. Vanamala, 2022, Journal of Food Science
Effect of processing on the anti-inflammatory efficacy of cocoa in a high fat diet-induced mouse model of obesity
D. Weikart, V. Indukuri, K. Racine, K. Coleman, Jasna Kovac, Darrell Cockburn, Helene Hopfer, A. Neilson, Joshua D. Lambert, 2022, Nutrition Reports International
Dietary cocoa ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and increases markers of antioxidant response and mitochondrial biogenesis in high fat-fed mice
Mingyao Sun, Yeyi Gu, Shannon L. Glisan, Joshua D. Lambert, 2021, Nutrition Reports International
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry Special Issue: Polyphenols, obesity, and cardiometabolic health
Richard S. Bruno, Andrew P. Neilson, Joshua D. Lambert, Naima Moustaid-Moussa, 2021, Nutrition Reports International
Influence of postharvest drying temperatures on alkaloid levels in goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.)
Grady H. Zuiderveen, Eric P. Burkhart, Joshua D. Lambert, 2021, Hortscience: A Publication of the American Society for Hortcultural Science on p. 242-243
Duckweed protein supports the growth and organ development of mice: A feeding study comparison to conventional casein protein
Benjamin Roman, R. A. Brennan, J. D. Lambert, R Brennan, 2021, Journal of Food Science on p. 1097-1104
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
Benzylisoquinoline alkaloid content in goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.) is influenced by phenological stage, reproductive status, and time-of-day
Grady Zuiderveen, E Burkhart, Joshua Lambert, 2021, Phytochemistry Letters on p. 61-67
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
Avocado (Persea americana) seed as a source of bioactive phytochemicals
Deepti Dabas, Rachel M. Shegog, Gregory R. Ziegler, Joshua D. Lambert, 2013, Current Pharmaceutical Design on p. 6133-6140
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
Tea consumption is inversely associated with weight status and other markers for metabolic syndrome in US adults
Jacqueline A. Vernarelli, Joshua D. Lambert, 2013, Zeitschrift fur Ernahrungswissenschaft on p. 1039-1048
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
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
Does tea prevent cancer? Evidence from laboratory and human intervention studies
Joshua D. Lambert, 2013, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on p. 1667S-1675S
Cocoa procyanidins with different degrees of polymerization possess distinct activities in models of colonic inflammation
Zachary T. Bitzer, Shannon L. Glisan, Melanie R. Dorenkott, Katheryn M. Goodrich, Liyun Ye, Sean F. O'Keefe, Joshua D. Lambert, Andrew P. Neilson, 2015, Nutrition Reports International on p. 827-831
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate decreases colonic inflammation and permeability in a mouse model of colitis, but reduces macronutrient digestion and exacerbates weight loss
Zachary T. Bitzer, Ryan J. Elias, Matam Vijay-Kumar, Joshua D. Lambert, 2016, Die Nahrung on p. 2267-2274
News Articles Featuring Joshua Lambert
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
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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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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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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Mar 17, 2021
These fruits and vegetables contain the most pesticides, ‘Dirty Dozen’ report finds
Many consumers know it's a good idea to incorporate plenty of fruits and veggies into their diets, but these days, the popularity of organic foods has made many shoppers wary of conventionally-grown produce with pesticides.
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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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