Chemistry of Natural Antioxidants and Studies Performed with Different Plants Collected in Mexico

Pérez, Jorge Alberto Mendoza; Fregoso-Aguilar, Tomás

doi:10.5772/52247

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“…Literature suggests the availability of a wide range of antioxidants and their classifications based on where they perform their activities, their mode of action (preventive and scavenging), their background and their biochemical characteristics. 11 Natural antioxidants, synthetic antioxidants, dietary antioxidant and endogenous antioxidant are identified as the most common antioxidants and play an important role in preservation of food. 8 Antioxidant also can be mostly classified into enzymatic (Superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione systems) and non-enzymatic (ascorbic acid, glutathione, melatonin, tocopherols and tocotrienols (vitamin E), uric acid).…”

Section: Clsssificaion Of Antioxidantsmentioning

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“…19 Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) are the most widely used chemical antioxidants. 11 Inconsistent data's have been published regarding the allowable daily intake and exposure to some synthetic antioxidants. Furthermore, contradictory data are available relating to the effect of synthetic antioxidants on human health.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Antioxidants are particularly important among the numerous compounds found in plants because they might serve as precursors for the development of novel drugs. 11 Africa has many diverse varieties of plant resources like fruits and vegetables, spices and many other types of fruits and vegetables, which can be processed and utilized as a source of antioxidants. 65, 67 Studied and evaluated some of African medicinal plants for their antioxidant activities.…”

Section: Natural Antioxidants Utilization In the African Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Antioxidants are important in living organisms as well as in food because they may delay or stop formation of these free radicals by giving hydrogen atoms or scavenging them. 11 The destructive effects of free radicals can be prevented with the addition of antioxidants in the diet or by antioxidant supplements. 70 When a specific antioxidant meets a free radical in the bloodstream at its appropriate activity site, it naturally combines with it and coverts the free radical to harmless water and oxygen.…”

Section: Influence Of Natural Antioxidants In Human Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of Antioxidants in Food Processing Industry: Options to Improve the Extraction Yields and Market Value of Natural Products

Kebede¹,

Admassu²,

Bioenginering³

2019

Adv Food Technol Nutr Sci Open J

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Antioxidants are substances that are capable of slowing down the autoxidation process of other compounds or neutralize free radicals. They have been used in food processing industries as a means to hinder oxidation, enhance flavor, aroma and color. Antioxidants have also been used and valued for treatment of various diseases such as cancer and coronary heart disease. Even though, synthetic antioxidants including butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) may cause side effects to human health and presumed unsafe to be used, they are the ones in a great use in the area of food processing industries as most food and pharmaceutical products contain them. The objective of this review work is therefore to provide an overview of the findings related to the presence of antioxidants in plant sources particularly those that have not been extensively studied and evaluated such as fruits and vegetables by-products. To minimize their effects, researches have been conducted aiming to substitute them with antioxidants from natural sources. Recent studies show that synthesis of natural antioxidants from fruit and vegetable waste has gained great attention. Further research has to be performed on plant phenols and processing of agricultural and industrial by-products as a potential source for extraction of antioxidants. In order to increase the affirmative effect and usefulness of antioxidants to human health, it is recommended to follow a balanced and varieties of diets instead of taking antioxidant supplements on a regular basis. Therefore, we should consume a diet high in antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables day by day. Furthermore, nutritional importance, promotion of health and prevention against damages caused by free radicals can lead to the potential applications of antioxidants in food industries in more intensified approaches. In a nutshell, antioxidant foods and ingredients are an important component of the food industry and thus reconsidering the health implications of adding antioxidants to foods require unfathomable investigations.

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Application of Antioxidants in Food Processing Industry: Options to Improve the Extraction Yields and Market Value of Natural Products

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Bioenginering³

2019

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“…Diverse evidence has demonstrated that plants perform an important role in the care and improvement of human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 80% of the Earth’s inhabitants depend on or have used Traditional Medicine/Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) for their primary health care needs, conceptualizing TCAM as any practice, knowledge, and belief on health that incorporates medicine based on plants, animals, and/or minerals, spiritual therapies, manual techniques, and exercises applied individually or in combination to maintain well-being, in addition to treating, diagnosing, and preventing certain diseases, including chronic degenerative diseases (such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancer) [1,2,3].…”

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Garlic (Allium sativum L.): A Brief Review of Its Antigenotoxic Effects

Morales-González

Madrigal-Bujaidar

Sánchez-Gutiérrez

et al. 2019

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Traditional Medicine/Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a practice that incorporates medicine based on plants, animals, and minerals for diagnosing, treating, and preventing certain diseases, including chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Different factors generate its continued acceptance, highlighting its diversity, easy access, low cost, and the presence of relatively few adverse effects and, importantly, a high possibility of discovering antigenotoxic agents. In this regard, it is known that the use of different antigenotoxic agents is an efficient alternative to preventing human cancer and that, in general, these can act by means of a combination of various mechanisms of action and against one or various mutagens and/or carcinogens. Therefore, it is relevant to confirm its usefulness, efficacy, and its spectrum of action through different assays. With this in mind, the present manuscript has as its objective the compilation of different investigations carried out with garlic that have demonstrated its genoprotective capacity, and that have been evaluated by means of five of the most outstanding tests (Ames test, sister chromatid exchange, chromosomal aberrations, micronucleus, and comet assay). Thus, we intend to provide information and bibliographic support to investigators in order for them to broaden their studies on the antigenotoxic spectrum of action of this perennial plant.

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Nasunin, an Amazing Chemical Constituent in Eggplants (Solanum melongenaL.): A Review of Its Major Properties and Health-Promoting Effects

Alighadri,

Tabibiazar,

Mohammadi

et al. 2023

ACS Food Sci. Technol.

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Due to its high antioxidant content, eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is regarded as a valuable fruit among the top ten vegetables. The nutritional value of eggplant comes from the fact that it is considered a significant source of bioactive substances, such as phenolics and anthocyanins. These kinds of phytochemicals can be employed in food products as natural antioxidants or colors. Nasunin or delphinidin-3-(coumaroylrutinoside)-5-glucoside is a main flavonoid present in eggplant fruit, particularly the peels, which has recently drawn much consideration because of its positive effects on human well-being and potential applications in the food industry. The eggplant's peels, which are the fruit's outer layer, are widely available as agricultural byproducts for the extraction of nasunin. Such waste products constitute a significant loss of precious resources and have negative effects on the environment and the economy. Consequently, this review paper tries to highlight the main properties of the nasunin such as its antioxidant activity, gastrointestinal uptake, and the extraction approaches used for its isolation. Then, the major benefits of nasunin in human nutrition are described comprehensively. Finally, the potential applications of nasunin in different areas, especially its potential use as a natural pigment in the food sector, are discussed.

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Chemistry of Natural Antioxidants and Studies Performed with Different Plants Collected in Mexico

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

Application of Antioxidants in Food Processing Industry: Options to Improve the Extraction Yields and Market Value of Natural Products

Application of Antioxidants in Food Processing Industry: Options to Improve the Extraction Yields and Market Value of Natural Products

Garlic (Allium sativum L.): A Brief Review of Its Antigenotoxic Effects

Nasunin, an Amazing Chemical Constituent in Eggplants (Solanum melongenaL.): A Review of Its Major Properties and Health-Promoting Effects

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