scholarly journals Myrcene—What Are the Potential Health Benefits of This Flavouring and Aroma Agent?

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelini Surendran ◽  
Fatimah Qassadi ◽  
Geyan Surendran ◽  
Dash Lilley ◽  
Michael Heinrich
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Food Additive ◽  
Major Constituent ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
Toxicological Profile

Myrcene (β-myrcene) is an abundant monoterpene which occurs as a major constituent in many plant species, including hops and cannabis. It is a popular flavouring and aroma agent (food additive) used in the manufacture of food and beverages. This review aims to report on the occurrence, biological and toxicological profile of β-myrcene. The main reported biological properties of β-myrcene—anxiolytic, antioxidant, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties—are discussed, with the mechanisms of activity. Here we also discuss recent data regarding the safety of β-myrcene. Overall, β-myrcene has shown promising health benefits in many animal studies. However, studies conducted in humans is lacking. In the future, there is potential for the formulation and production of non-alcoholic beers, functional foods and drinks, and cannabis extracts (low in THC) rich in β-myrcene.

Functional Food with some Health Benefits are so Called as Superfood-A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ena Gupta ◽  
Pragya Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Human Case ◽  
Health Claims ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Bioactive Ingredients ◽  
Conventional Foods ◽  
New Research

: The possible beneficial properties of functional foods are due to their content in bioactive ingredients, with specific biological properties. A number of processed functional foods are available in the market – probiotic yogurt, calcium and ω-3 fatty acids enriched orange juice and milk. Simultaneously, new research studies confer potential health benefits of various conventional foods (salmon, berries, green tea, vegetables, fruits, nuts, cereals and breads etc) termed as “superfood” which is a marketing term and there is no established medical definition. Following suitable dietary patterns superfood reduces the risk of degerative diseases by promoting physical and emotional health. Scientific evidences suggests that superfood are dense source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. There is insufficient research on the exact explanation of term ‘superfood’and its health claims by different companies without any legislation. This buzz word making confusion among consumers, that how much and what quantity should make a food superfood, as no single food may be as nutritious to be stated as superfood. This article introduces further investigation on superfood which was categorized on the basis of their major constituents and potential health benefits. Further there is a need of more reviews, researches, clinical trials and human case studies to investigate or test superfood.

Functional Foods and Cardiac Health

2017 ◽  
pp. 16-41
Author(s):  
Santosh Jain Passi
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Traditional Medicines

Functional foods containing physiologically-active components, have been reported to confer several health benefits. Longitudinal cohort studies indicate that certain foods and dietary patterns play an important role in primary prevention of numerous disease conditions and this has led to the identification of putative functional foods. Research is necessary to substantiate the potential health benefits of various functional foods for which the diet–health relationships have yet not been scientifically validated. The term ‘functional foods' may include health/functional health foods, foods fortified with minerals/vitamins, dietary supplements or even the traditional medicines (Zawistowski, 2014).

scholarly journals New legume sources as therapeutic agents

2002 ◽  
Vol 88 (S3) ◽  
pp. 287-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zecharia Madar ◽  
Aliza H. Stark
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Glycaemic Index ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Lipid Lowering ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Saponin Content ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Faba Beans ◽  
Therapeutic Properties

This review evaluates the potential health benefits of three legume sources that rarely appear in Western diets and are often overlooked as functional foods. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) and isolated fenugreek fractions have been shown to act as hypoglycaemic and hypocholesterolaemic agents in both animal and human studies. The unique dietary fibre composition and high saponin content in fenugreek appears to be responsible for these therapeutic properties. Faba beans (Vicia faba) have lipid-lowering effects and may also be a good source of antioxidants and chemopreventive factors. Mung beans (Phaseolus aureus, Vigna radiatus) are thought to be beneficial as an antidiabetic, low glycaemic index food, rich in antioxidants. Evidence suggests that these three novel sources of legumes may provide health benefits when included in the daily diet.

scholarly journals Ethnobotany, Phytochemical, Pharmacological Potentials of Murraya koenigii, and Its Health Benefits – A Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Priyanka Goyal ◽  
Rohit Chhabra ◽  
Lavanya Vij
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Murraya Koenigii ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Anti Fungal

Murraya koenigii, also widely known as curry leaves and curry patta, is a noticeably significant plant recognized all around the world for its tremendous therapeutic, medicinal worth and characteristic aromatic properties. It is one of the major export commodities originated from east and southern part of India bringing good foreign revenue. This review article is designed to assess and compile all the currently available literature on ethnobotanical aspects and phytochemical, pharmacological potentials of M. koenigii. Morphologically, it is a semi deciduous small shrub or aromatic shrub having slender but strong woody stem with branches covered with grey bark. The whole plant of M. koenigii viz., as stem, leaf, fruits, root and seeds have been accounted to have anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-candidal, anti-bacterial, anti-hypersensitive and various biological properties. It is also additionally used in hormonal therapy in traditional medicines as a dysenteric, blood purifier, diuretic, febrifuge, hair tonic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-diarrheal. M. koenigii oil is said to have massive impact in the pharmaceuticals and in aromatherapy enterprises as a powerful ingredient. Many researchers have worked on all parts of M. koenigii, from roots, stem, leaves up its bark. This review is an attempt to summarize all the diverse literature available so as to compile a reliable review article on M. koenigii providing detailed information on therapeutic potential, health benefits and pharmacological applications of the plant.

scholarly journals Potential Health Benefits of Origanum heracleoticum Essential Oil: Phytochemical and Biological Variability among Different Calabrian Populations

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1801300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariangela Marrelli ◽  
Fabrizio Araniti ◽  
Maria Rosa Abenavoli ◽  
Giancarlo Statti ◽  
Filomena Conforti
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
No Production ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Phytochemical Content

The potential health benefits of the essential oils of six different populations of Origanum heracleoticum L. from Calabria (Italy) were assessed, together with the evaluation of the influence of the site of collection on their metabolic profile and biological activity. Different terpenoids were identified, being thymol, carvacrol and o-cymene among the most abundant ones. Hierarchical cluster analysis allowed the identification of two main groups, which were discriminated by the altitude of collection. The antioxidant activity was tested by means of two in vitro assays: DPPH and β-carotene bleaching test. Samples EO-4 and EO-3 were the most active in protecting linoleic acid from peroxidation, with IC50 values of 4.00 and 4.68 μg/mL after 30 minutes of incubation. The anti-inflammatory potential was assessed through the evaluation of the capacity to inhibit NO production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cell line. All essential oils induced a dose-depending inhibitory effect. An excellent activity was demonstrated for sample EO-4, followed by sample EO-3 (IC50 values equal to 32.77 and 49.48 μg/mL, respectively). Observed biological properties were correlated to the phytochemical content of analyzed samples.

scholarly journals Germination changes the isoflavone profile and increases the antioxidant potential of soybean

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 144-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciane Yuri Yoshiara ◽  
José Marcos Gontijo Mandarino ◽  
Mercedes Concórdia Carrão-Panizzi ◽  
Tiago Bervelieri Madeira ◽  
Josemeyre Bonifácio da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Total Weight ◽  
Antioxidant Potential ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Potential Health

Isoflavones, which exist in their conjugated or aglycone forms, are well recognized for their potential health benefits. However, isoflavones as aglycone have been regarded as the most bioactive form. In the present study, the profile of isoflavones and their scavenging activity as affected by germination were investigated in several soybean fractions, namely cotyledons, epicotyls, radicles, and hypocotyls. Only aglycones were detected in the radicles from 144 h until 168 h of germination, which makes this component a potential feedstock for studies aiming at isolation, especially of daidzein, which was present in higher concentrations. In terms of total yield and contribution to the total weight of the germinated soybeans, the cotyledons are the best source of aglycones, which was achieved at 144 h of germination. The higher scavenging activity of high-aglycone components from germinated soybeans supports the use of germination to obtain functional foods and/or ingredients with potentially superior bioactivities.

Functional Foods and Cardiac Health

2019 ◽  
pp. 304-329
Author(s):  
Santosh Jain Passi
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Traditional Medicines

Functional foods containing physiologically-active components, have been reported to confer several health benefits. Longitudinal cohort studies indicate that certain foods and dietary patterns play an important role in primary prevention of numerous disease conditions and this has led to the identification of putative functional foods. Research is necessary to substantiate the potential health benefits of various functional foods for which the diet–health relationships have yet not been scientifically validated. The term ‘functional foods' may include health/functional health foods, foods fortified with minerals/vitamins, dietary supplements or even the traditional medicines (Zawistowski, 2014).

scholarly journals Enhancement of Biological Properties of Blackcurrants by Lactic Acid Fermentation and Incorporation into Yogurt: A Review

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1194
Author(s):  
Rebecca Kowalski ◽  
Erika Gustafson ◽  
Matthew Carroll ◽  
Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid Fermentation ◽  
Acid Fermentation ◽  
Irritable Bowel Disease ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
The Impact

Blackcurrants (BC) and yogurt are known to possess several health benefits. The objective of this review was to compile the latest information on the effect of lactic acid fermentation on BC and their incorporation into yogurt, including the impact of this combination on chemical composition, sensory aspects, and health attributes of the blend. Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed were used to research the most recent literature on BC juice, the whole BC berry, and yogurt. Health benefits were assessed from human and animal studies within the last 5 years. The results suggest that BC have several health promoting compounds that ameliorate some neurological disorders and improve exercise recovery. Yogurt contains compounds that can be used to manage diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and irritable bowel disease (IBD). Fermenting BC with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and its incorporation into yogurt products increases the polyphenol and antioxidant capacity of BC, creating a blend of prebiotics and probiotics compounds with enhanced benefits. More research is needed in the area of lactic acid fermentation of berries in general, especially BC.

scholarly journals Health effects with consumption of the flax lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside

2009 ◽  
Vol 103 (7) ◽  
pp. 929-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Adolphe ◽  
Susan J. Whiting ◽  
Bernhard H. J. Juurlink ◽  
Lilian U. Thorpe ◽  
Jane Alcorn
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Flaxseed is the richest source of the lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG). After ingestion, SDG is converted to secoisolariciresinol, which is further metabolised to the mammalian lignans enterodiol and enterolactone. A growing body of evidence suggests that SDG metabolites may provide health benefits due to their weak oestrogenic or anti-oestrogenic effects, antioxidant activity, ability to induce phase 2 proteins and/or inhibit the activity of certain enzymes, or by mechanisms yet unidentified. Human and animal studies identify the benefits of SDG consumption. SDG metabolites may protect against CVD and the metabolic syndrome by reducing lipid and glucose concentrations, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation. Flax lignans may also reduce cancer risk by preventing pre-cancerous cellular changes and by reducing angiogenesis and metastasis. Thus, dietary SDG has the potential to decrease the incidence of several chronic diseases that result in significant morbidity and mortality in industrialised countries. The available literature, though, makes it difficult to clearly identify SDG health effects because of the wide variability in study methods. However, the current evidence suggests that a dose of at least 500 mg SDG/d for approximately 8 weeks is needed to observe positive effects on cardiovascular risk factors in human patients. Flaxseed and its lignan extracts appear to be safe for most adult populations, though animal studies suggest that pregnant women should limit their exposure. The present review discusses the potential health benefits of SDG in humans, with supporting evidence from animal studies, and offers suggestions for future research.

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