Resveratrol and Analogues: A Review of Antioxidant Activity and Applications to Human Health

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana A. Santos ◽  
Gustavo S.G. de Carvaho ◽  
Virgínia Oliveira ◽  
Nadia R.B. Raposo ◽  
Adilson D. da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health

Strawberry and Human Health: Effects beyond Antioxidant Activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (18) ◽  
pp. 3867-3876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Giampieri ◽  
José M. Alvarez-Suarez ◽  
Maurizio Battino
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Human Health Effects

scholarly journals Grapevine as a Rich Source of Polyphenolic Compounds

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5604
Author(s):  
Iva Šikuten ◽  
Petra Štambuk ◽  
Željko Andabaka ◽  
Ivana Tomaz ◽  
Zvjezdana Marković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Polyphenolic Compounds ◽  
Wine Quality ◽  
Primary And Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Grape Berries ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Grape Varieties

Grapes are rich in primary and secondary metabolites. Among the secondary metabolites, polyphenolic compounds are the most abundant in grape berries. Besides their important impacts on grape and wine quality, this class of compounds has beneficial effects on human health. Due to their antioxidant activity, polyphenols and phenolic acids can act as anti-inflammatory and anticancerogenic agents, and can modulate the immune system. In grape berries, polyphenols and phenolic acids can be located in the pericarp and seeds, but distribution differs considerably among these tissues. Although some classes of polyphenols and phenolic acids are under strict genetic control, the final content is highly influenced by environmental factors, such as climate, soil, vineyard, and management. This review aims to present the main classes of polyphenolic compounds and phenolic acids in different berry tissues and grape varieties and special emphasis on their beneficial effect on human health.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity of Spices and Their Impact on Human Health: A Review

Antioxidants ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Yashin ◽  
Yakov Yashin ◽  
Xiaoyan Xia ◽  
Boris Nemzer
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health

Simultaneous recovery of pectin and colorants from solid agro-wastes formed in processing of colorful berries

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-80
Author(s):  
Petra Cserjési ◽  
Katalin Bélafi-Bakó ◽  
Zsófia Csanádi ◽  
Sándor Beszédes ◽  
Cecilia Hodúr
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Total Phenol ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Black Currant ◽  
Color Coordinates ◽  
Pectic Substances ◽  
Different Color ◽  
Environmentally Sound

Extraction of pectic substances from solid agro-wastes and the application of recovered pectin in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry can significantly contribute to a more economic and environmentally sound agro-industrial production. Thus investigation of the physicochemical properties of extracted pectic substances seems important not only from human health preservation considerations, but their advantageous properties can be confirmed for the possible manufacturers, potential processing, as well. Therefore, in this work pectic substances were extracted from red currant, black currant, raspberry, blackberry and elderberry press residues by hot water and the composition, antioxidant activity, total phenol, anthocyanin content and the color coordinates of pectins were determined. The results show that the pectin colors fall in the range between reddish purple (black currant and elderberry) and yellow (citrus and apple). Moreover some of the pectins in a powder form have different color coordinates than in the form of aqueous solutions or gels. This might be very important when the pectins are selected for different production processes. The anthocyanin content of pectin preparations is lower than the values of fruit juices. It can be concluded that the colorants found in pectin preparations belong to the group of phenolics and have adequate antioxidant capacity, which is extremely beneficial for human health. As a summary it was concluded that the investigated pectins can be easily extracted and successfully used as natural colorants or antioxidants since they have adequate antioxidant activity, total phenol and anthocyanin content and suitable color coordinates.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Compounds of Capsicum annuum L.

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Raluca SUICA-BUNGHEZ ◽  
Lorena IANCU ◽  
Rodica-Mariana ION
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Capsicum Annuum L ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The benefits of Capsicum annuum L. are important for human health with its anti-inflammatory [...]

scholarly journals Composition, Distribution, and Antioxidant Activity of Phenolic Compounds in 18 Soybean Cultivars

2018 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 520-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Lin Zhu ◽  
Hai-Sheng Zhang ◽  
Xin-Shuai Zhao ◽  
Huan-Huan Xue ◽  
Jing Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Phenolic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Composition Distribution ◽  
Black Soybean ◽  
Soybean Cultivars

Abstract Natural phenols are an important functional compound widely distributed in plants with benefits that promote human health. The content of total phenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins and their composition distribution in 18 soybean cultivars was investigated. There are four phenolic acid distribution forms in these soybean cultivars, namely free, esterified, glycosided, and insoluble-bound. Total phenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins from 6 black soybean cultivars were found in higher numbers than those from 12 other yellow soybean cultivars. Free and esterified phenolic acids were the main phenolic acid form in all 18 soybean samples. Chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid were the dominant phenolic acids in eight detected phenolic acids, and daidzin and genistin were the abundant isoflavones in five detected isoflavones. Furthermore, the antioxidant activities of total phenols from the 6 black soybean cultivars were greater than those from the 12 yellow soybean cultivars, and there was a significant positive correlation between antioxidant activity and total phenolic content. Black soybeans could be a potential resource for developing natural antioxidants that may play a crucial role in human health protection.

scholarly journals Bioactives from Culinary Spices and Herbs: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milda E. Embuscado
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Inflammatory Stress ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Culinary spices and herbs have been used in food and beverages to enhance aroma, flavor, and color.  They are rich in phytochemicals that provide significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. There is growing interest in identifying compounds from spices and herbs responsible for modulating oxidative and inflammatory stress to prevent diet-related diseases.  This contribution will provide an overview of culinary spices and herbs, their classification, their sources or origins and more importantly, their chemical composition, antioxidant activity and their impacts on human health based on important and recent studies.

scholarly journals Bioactives from culinary spices and herbs: a review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milda E. Embuscado
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Inflammatory Stress ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Culinary spices and herbs have been used in food and beverages to enhance aroma, flavor, and color. They are rich in phytochemicals that provide significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. There is growing interest in identifying compounds from spices and herbs responsible for modulating oxidative and inflammatory stress to prevent diet-related diseases. This contribution will provide an overview of culinary spices and herbs, their classification, their sources or origins and more importantly, their chemical composition, antioxidant activity and their impacts on human health based on important and recent studies.

scholarly journals Coffee: chemical composition, antioxidant activity and effects on human health

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-102
Author(s):  
A.Ya. Yashin ◽  
◽  
D.A. Levin ◽  
L.V. Levina ◽  
A.N. Vedenin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Human Health

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity of Areca Nut to Human Health: Effect on Oral Cancer Cell Lines and Immunomodulatory Activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liza Meutia Sari
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Effect ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Areca Nut ◽  
Areca Catechu ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
Potential Activity

Many herbs have been discovered to be potential sources of the antitumor and immunomodulatory drug. Areca nut (Areca catechu L.) has a high content of phenols and flavonoids and is highly related to antioxidant activity. Areca nut is a traditional herbal medicine that is popular around Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Taiwan. However, data on its effect on human health showed various results. This chapter’s aim to review the phytochemical and polyphenolic content, the molecular structure of bioactive compounds, the side effect of the crude extract, the role of catechin in cancer mechanism, the antioxidant activity, the cytotoxicity, and immunomodulatory activity of the areca nut. Areca nuts from Aceh province in Indonesia, contain flavonoids, phenolics, catechin, quercetin, and a small percentage of tannins which contribute to antioxidant activity. The areca nut has anticancer potential activity so it can be used in combination with chemotherapeutic agents to enhance the effect at lower doses and thus minimize chemotherapy-induced toxicity. Areca nuts also show immunomodulatory activity which can increase the body’s immune system.

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