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The maracuyá fruit has several special characteristics that are beneficial for human health, described in Table 2. Within the latter, the most important properties are the sedative and anxiolytic activities, which are common to several other species of the Passiflora genus [ ]. This effect was corroborated by a dose-dependent decrease of the locomotor-activity.
Figueiredo et al. The polysaccharide peel of maracuyá fruits was also evaluated for its antiinflammatory effects and antidiabetic properties. In this context, the reduction of the inflammation was associated with the liberation or synthesis of histamine and serotonin, in response to a polysaccharide fraction of the maracuyá fruit [ ].
Moreover, flour peel of maracuyá fruits in diabetic rats showed a decline in glucose content in the blood [ ], probably associated with the high fiber level in this fruit tissue, which could prevent absorption of carbohydrates [ , ].
Still, Barbalho et al. Fruits of Passiflora edulis commonly name maracuyá. A wealth of information in the field of phytochemical compounds and their impact on human health has been generated.
Nowadays, it is possible to affirm that fruits and vegetables must be a part of daily diet. This is not simply a recommendation, but must be treated as an urgent requirement to ameliorate human health, especially in decreasing chronic nontransmissible diseases.
We believe that additional efforts of governments and diverse organisms related with human health are necessary in order to highlight the benefits of these food types.
Coriander and kiwifruit have remarkable characteristics and are excellent functional foods. We highlight these species for their wide range of benefits in different human diseases and their worldwide distribution. Likewise, further investigation is required to understand the mechanisms associated with several biochemical and physiological processes induced by fruit and vegetable intake in humans.
Furthermore, we consider that leeks and artichokes have special potential as functional foods. Although there is a lot of information about the beneficial effects of fruits, we believe it is possible to extend studies to other organs like leaves and stems in artichokes, and roots in leeks, because they can offer additional benefits to human health.
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Chapter metrics overview 2, Chapter Downloads View Full Metrics. Impact of this chapter. Keywords phytochemicals antioxidant capacity polyphenols chronical diseases healthy feeding habits life style. Ricardo Tighe-Neira School of Agronomy, Faculty of Natural Resources, Catholic University of Temuco, Temuco, Chile Miren Alberdi Department of Chemical Sciences and Natural Resources, Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, La Frontera University, Temuco, Chile Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN , La Frontera University, Temuco, Chile Patricio Arce-Johnson Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile Jesús L.
inostroza uct. Introduction Foods are neither inherently good nor bad. Artichoke Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus and Cynara scolymus These species belong to the Asteraceae family Figure 1 are native to the Mediterranean region [ 10 ] and grow in many parts of the world [ 11 ].
Species Molecule Part of plant Specific function for human health References Cynara cardunculus L. scolymus L. Polyphenols Fruit Antioxidant capacity [ 37 , ] Dietary fiber Fruit Anticarcinogenic, prevents diabetes, hypocholesterolemic [ 9 , ] Coriandrum sativum L.
Essential oil, aqueous, methanolic and ethanolic extracts Fruit and leaves Prevention of several chronic degenerative disorders [ 8 , 44 , 48 ] Essential oils Fruit and leaves Anticancer activity [ , ] Extracts Seeds Hypocholesterolemic [ 51 ] Extracts Seeds Antidiabetic [ 49 ] Diethyl ether and aqueous extracts Fruit, seeds and leaves Anxiolytic, sedatives, antidepressant [ 51 , 54 , 56 ] Aqueous, ethanolic and chloroformic extracts Aerial parts Analgesic [ 55 ] Ethanolic extract Root Antimicrobial [ 48 ] Extracts Aerial parts Antioxidant activity [ 47 ] Hydroalcoholic extract Aerial parts Anticonvulsant [ 15 ] Ethanolic extract Seeds Cognitive effects improves learning in the long term [ 53 ].
Table 1. Selected plant species and their compounds that are beneficial for human health. Leek Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum or Allium porrum It has been reported that this species has a substantial nutraceutical and functional properties see Table 1 and is cultivated in Asia, America, and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region [ 23 , 24 ].
Hot chili pepper Capsicum annuum L. longum The fruit of this species Figure 3 , immature or mature and leaves, contains at least two groups of bioactive compounds of significance for human health, polyphenols and carotenoids.
Coriander Coriandrum sativum L. Kiwifruit Actinidia deliciosa [A. Chev] C. F Liang et A. Species Molecule Part of plant Specific function for human health References Actinidia deliciosa A.
Chev C. Osbeck Unidentified Juice and ethanolic peel extract Antihyperglycemic activity [ 89 , , ] Flavonoids and other polyphenols Juice Antihypercholesterolemic activity [ , , ] Flavonoids other than anthocyanins Juice Antithrombotic [ ] Flavonoids and other polyphenols Juice Cardioprotective [ , ] Flavones Juice Enhanced antioxidant defense system [ ] Unidentified Juice Antiinflammatory activity [ , ] Flavones, flavonoids and flavonols Juice Microbial activity [ , ] Vaccinium corymbosum L.
Table 2. Selected fruit species and their compounds that are beneficial for human health. Sweet orange Citrus sinensis L.
Highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum L. Maracuyá Passiflora edulis Sims Maracuyá Passiflora edulis Sims is a species that belongs to the Passifloraceae family Figure 8 [ , ] which is native to Brazil, South America.
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In: Dietary fiber values for common foods. The CRC handbook of dietary fiber in human nutrition 3rd ed. favorite Saved Lists. Summary Functional and Preservative Properties of Phytochemicals examines the potential of plant-based bioactive compounds as functional food ingredients and preservative agents against food-spoiling micro Details Publication Details Creator edited by Bhanu Prakash.
Contributors Prakash, Bhanu, editor. Publication London : Academic Press, Physical Details 1 online resource data file. Notes Includes index. Contents 1. Songachan, et al.
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