scholarly journals Characterizing Eckol as a Therapeutic Aid: A Systematic Review

Marine Drugs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bandana Manandhar ◽  
Pradeep Paudel ◽  
Su Hui Seong ◽  
Hyun Ah Jung ◽  
Jae Sue Choi
Keyword(s):  
Marine Algae ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
The Past ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Marine Biosphere

The marine biosphere is a treasure trove of natural bioactive secondary metabolites and the richest source of structurally diverse and unique compounds, such as phlorotannins and halo-compounds, with high therapeutic potential. Eckol is a precursor compound representing the dibenzo-1,4-dioxin class of phlorotannins abundant in the Ecklonia species, which are marine brown algae having a ubiquitous distribution. In search of compounds having biological activity from macro algae during the past three decades, this particular compound has attracted massive attention for its multiple therapeutic properties and health benefits. Although several varieties of marine algae, seaweed, and phlorotannins have already been well scrutinized, eckol deserves a place of its own because of the therapeutic properties it possesses. The relevant information about this particular compound has not yet been collected in one place; therefore, this review focuses on its biological applications, including its potential health benefits and possible applications to restrain diseases leading to good health. The facts compiled in this review could contribute to novel insights into the functions of eckol and potentially enable its use in different uninvestigated fields.

scholarly journals Valorization of pikliz: a spicy meal garnishment in Haitian cuisine

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Louis-Jean ◽  
Debbie Sanon ◽  
Kevin Louis-Jean ◽  
Nicole Sanon ◽  
Ruthonce Stvil Louis-Jean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Metabolic Process ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Biochemical Process ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

AbstractThe biochemical process of fermentation (zymology) is widely practical for foods and beverages. This metabolic process involves microorganisms (bacteria) and their enzymes in the preparation and preservation of foods. Many studies have shown that fermented foods and beverages have various documented health benefits to humans, such as being high in vitamin b, and, among other benefits, having atherogenic and anticarcinogenic properties. This communication discusses the significance of fermentation in Haitian cuisine by focusing on pikliz—a spicy fermented meal garnishment that is widely popular among Haitian dishes. This analysis provides relevant information on Haitian cuisine while examining the underlying mechanisms, compositions, properties, nutritional values, and potential health benefits of pikliz. This spicy meal garnishment represents the regional, ethnic, and national identity of Haitians living in Haiti and abroad.

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.

Traditional knowledge to clinical trials: a review on nutritional and therapeutic potential of Pithecellobium dulce

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Sulekha Dhanisha ◽  
Sudarsanan Drishya ◽  
Chandrasekharan Guruvayoorappan
Keyword(s):  
Combinatorial Chemistry ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
The Past ◽  
Drug Of Choice ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Different Parts

Abstract The review describes botanical aspects, bioactive phytocompounds and pharmacological properties of different parts of Pithecellobium dulce, with special emphasis on the nutritional status of its fruits. The different parts of plant extract have been reported to possess anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, cardio protective, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-ulcerogenic, larvicidal and ovicidal activities. Different parts of plant extracts were reported to contain several bioactive phytocompounds such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids etc. Natural products discovered so far served as a viable source for new drugs. Over the past few years, continued and perpetual attention of people has been paid to medicinal plants in connection with its remarkable importance in drug discovery. Plant products always remains a drug of choice for the identification of novel leads despite facing a tough competition from existing synthetic alternatives derived from combinatorial chemistry, owing to their efficacy, side effects, and safety. P. dulce is a highly acclaimed genus in traditional system of medicine because of its versatile nutraceutical and pharmacological properties. In this review we discuss in detail about nutritional and various therapeutic properties of P. dulce.

scholarly journals Biological Activities, Health Benefits, and Therapeutic Properties of Avenanthramides: From Skin Protection to Prevention and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Perrelli ◽  
Luca Goitre ◽  
Anna Maria Salzano ◽  
Andrea Moglia ◽  
Andrea Scaloni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Antiproliferative Effects ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Unique Source ◽  
Phenolic Amides ◽  
Molecular Components

Oat (Avena sativa) is a cereal known since antiquity as a useful grain with abundant nutritional and health benefits. It contains distinct molecular components with high antioxidant activity, such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, and flavanoids. In addition, it is a unique source of avenanthramides, phenolic amides containing anthranilic acid and hydroxycinnamic acid moieties, and endowed with major beneficial health properties because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative effects. In this review, we report on the biological activities of avenanthramides and their derivatives, including analogs produced in recombinant yeast, with a major focus on the therapeutic potential of these secondary metabolites in the treatment of aging-related human diseases. Moreover, we also present recent advances pointing to avenanthramides as interesting therapeutic candidates for the treatment of cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) disease, a major cerebrovascular disorder affecting up to 0.5% of the human population. Finally, we highlight the potential of foodomics and redox proteomics approaches in outlining distinctive molecular pathways and redox protein modifications associated with avenanthramide bioactivities in promoting human health and contrasting the onset and progression of various pathologies.

Phytosterols of marine algae: Insights into the potential health benefits and molecular pharmacology

Phytomedicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 153201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Abdul Hannan ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun Sohag ◽  
Raju Dash ◽  
Md. Nazmul Haque ◽  
Md. Mohibbullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marine Algae ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Molecular Pharmacology ◽  
Potential Health

scholarly journals Moringa oleifera is a Prominent Source of Nutrients with Potential Health Benefits

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Zahidul Islam ◽  
S. M. Rashadul Islam ◽  
Faruk Hossen ◽  
Kazi Mahtab-ul-Islam ◽  
Md. Rakibul Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
The Body ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Normal Functioning ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients ◽  
Almost All

Nowadays, the socioeconomic status has been changed a lot, so people are now more concerned about their life style and health. They have knowledge about the detrimental effects of synthetic products. That is why they are interested in natural products. Utilization of natural products of plant origin having fewer side effects has gained popularity over the years. There is immense scope for natural products that can intimate health benefits beyond traditional nutrients. Moringa oleifera is one such tree having tremendous nutritional and medicinal benefits. It is rich in macro- and micronutrients and other bioactive compounds which are important for normal functioning of the body and prevention of certain diseases. Leaves, flowers, seeds, and almost all parts of this tree are edible and have immense therapeutic properties including antidiabetic, anticancer, antiulcer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant. Most of the recent studies suggested that Moringa should be used as a functional ingredient in food. The aim of this review is to focus the use of Moringa oleifera as a potential ingredient in food products.

scholarly journals Lack of evidence for the effectiveness or safety of over-the-counter cannabidiol products

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204512532095499
Author(s):  
Edward Chesney ◽  
Philip McGuire ◽  
Tom P. Freeman ◽  
John Strang ◽  
Amir Englund
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
The Past ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Doses

Over the past 5 years, public interest in the potential health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) has increased exponentially, and a wide range of over-the-counter (OTC) preparations of CBD are now available. A substantial proportion of the population appears to have used these products, yet the extent to which they are effective or safe is unclear. We reviewed the evidence for whether CBD has significant pharmacological and symptomatic effects at the doses typically found in OTC preparations. We found that most of the evidence for beneficial effects is derived from studies of pure, pharmaceutical grade CBD at relatively high doses. Relatively few studies have examined the effect of OTC CBD preparations, or of CBD at low doses. Thus, at present, there is little evidence that OTC CBD products have health benefits, and their safety has not been investigated. Controlled trials of OTC and low-dose CBD preparations are needed to resolve these issues.

scholarly journals Main bioactive phenolic compounds in marine algae and their mechanisms of action supporting potential health benefits

2021 ◽  
Vol 341 ◽  
pp. 128262
Author(s):  
C. Jimenez-Lopez ◽  
A.G. Pereira ◽  
C. Lourenço-Lopes ◽  
P. Garcia-Oliveira ◽  
L. Cassani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Marine Algae ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Potential Health

scholarly journals Gluten-Free Cereal Products and Beverages: A Review of Their Health Benefits in the Last Five Years

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2523
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arif Najmi Khairuddin ◽  
Ola Lasekan
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Free Products ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Cereal Products ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Interest In Research

In the past decades, food products and beverages made from gluten-free cereals were initially created for certain groups of people who experience gluten-related disorders such as wheat allergies, gluten ataxia, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and the most well-known, celiac disease. Nowadays, the consumption of gluten-free products is not only restricted to targeted groups, but it has become a food trend for normal consumers, especially in countries such as the UK, the US, and some European countries, who believe that consuming a gluten-free product is a healthier choice compared to normal gluten-containing products. However, some research studies have disapproved of this claim because the currently available gluten-free products in the market are generally known to be lower in proteins, vitamins, and minerals and to contain higher lipids, sugar, and salt compared to their gluten-containing counterparts. The use of other gluten-free cereals such as sorghum, millet, and teff as well as pseudo cereals such as buckwheat and quinoa has gained significant interest in research in terms of their various potential health benefits. Hence, this review highlights the potential health benefits of some gluten-free cereals and pseudo cereals apart from corn and rice in the last decade. The potential health benefits of gluten-free products such as bread, pasta, crackers, and cookies and the health benefits of some other non-alcoholic beverages made from gluten-free cereals and pseudo cereals are reported.

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