Wide Spectrum of Active Compounds in Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) for Disease Prevention and Food Production

Abstract

Growing demand for value-added products and functional foods is encouraging manufacturers to consider new additives that can enrich their products and help combat lifestyle diseases. The healthy properties of sea buckthorn have been recognized for centuries. This plant has a high content of bioactive compounds, including antioxidants, phytosterols, essential fatty acids, and amino acids, as well as vitamins C, K, and E. It also has a low content of sugar and a wide spectrum of volatiles, which contribute to its unique aroma. Sea buckthorn shows antimicrobial and antiviral properties, and is a potential nutraceutical or cosmeceutical. It was proven to help treat cardiovascular disease, tumors, and diabetes, as well as gastrointestinal and skin problems. The numerous health benefits of sea buckthorn make it a good candidate for incorporation into novel food products.

Impact of Drying Methods on Phenolic Components and Antioxidant Activity of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Berries from Different Varieties in China

“…In China, Russia, Mongolia, Turkey and many other places, sea buckthorn is used as a folk medicine to treat stomach ulcers, cough, skin diseases, jaundice, asthma, high blood pressure, rheumatism and genital inflammation [2,3]. In addition to being used as a pharmaceutical, sea buckthorn can be used in food and cosmetics [4]. Modern research has shown that sea buckthorn berries are rich in a variety of bioactive constituents and nutrients: hydrophilic compounds (phenolic acids, flavonoids, ascorbic acid), lipophilic antioxidants (vitamins, Molecules 2021, 26, 7189 2 of 16 carotenoids, tocopherols), protein and amino acids, lipid compounds and fatty acids, sugars and polysaccharides, mineral elements, etc.…”

“…[ 5 , 6 ]. The berry has been shown to possess antioxidant, antibacterial, cytoprotective, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antifatigue and anticholinergic activities [ 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. The importance of sea buckthorn is often attributed to its high levels of natural antioxidants, of which polyphenols and flavonoids are important components [ 1 , 8 , 13 ].…”

Metabolite and Bioactive Compounds Profiling of Meteora Sea Buckthorn Berries through High-Resolution NMR Analysis

“…Sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.; Elaegnaceae) is a shrubby plant naturally distributed over Asia and Europe [1,2] producing tasty orange fruits that have been widely used in traditional medicine since ancient times [3]. Various parts of the plant, and especially its fruits, are sources of many bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antiinflammatory, analgesic, anti-cancer, antibacterial and antiviral activities [4][5][6][7]. Berries of sea buckthorn (SB) are a high nutritional value fruit with a plethora of bioactive ingredients and the exceptional value of them is attributed to the presence of both lipophilic antioxidants (mainly carotenoids and tocopherols) and hydrophilic antioxidants (flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, ascorbic acid) in significant high quantities [7][8][9][10].…”

“…Various parts of the plant, and especially its fruits, are sources of many bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antiinflammatory, analgesic, anti-cancer, antibacterial and antiviral activities [4][5][6][7]. Berries of sea buckthorn (SB) are a high nutritional value fruit with a plethora of bioactive ingredients and the exceptional value of them is attributed to the presence of both lipophilic antioxidants (mainly carotenoids and tocopherols) and hydrophilic antioxidants (flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, ascorbic acid) in significant high quantities [7][8][9][10]. SB oil from whole berries has a unique content (palmitoleic acid, n-7 and γ-linolenic acid, n-6) and balanced composition of fatty acids with beneficial effects for human health [8].…”

“…400 mg/100 g) [12,13], has significant antioxidative properties [12][13][14][15]. SB berries also contain fruit acids (malic acid, citric acid), sterols, phenolic compounds, tannins, phospholipids, anthocyanins, sugars, pectins and mineral salts [7][8][9][10]. The beneficial effect of SB has been recognized in the food industry [12] as well as in the medicine [4][5][6]8,16,17] and cosmetic industry [18].…”