Bioactive compounds of citrus fruits: A review of composition and health benefits of carotenoids, flavonoids, limonoids, and terpenes

RK Saini, A Ranjit, K Sharma, P Prasad, X Shang… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contributes to the
reduced risk of many diseases related to metabolic syndrome, including neurodegenerative …

[HTML][HTML] Activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling: An important molecular mechanism of herbal medicine in the treatment of atherosclerosis via the protection of vascular …

Q Zhang, J Liu, H Duan, R Li, W Peng, C Wu - Journal of advanced …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Recently, Nrf2/HO-1 has received extensive attention as the main
regulatory pathway of intracellular defense against oxidative stress and is considered an …

The effects of flavonoids in cardiovascular diseases

L Ciumărnean, MV Milaciu, O Runcan, ȘC Vesa… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Flavonoids are metabolites of plants and fungus. Flavonoid research has been paid special
attention to in recent times after the observation of their beneficial effects on the …

Naringin and naringenin: Their mechanisms of action and the potential anticancer activities

J Stabrauskiene, DM Kopustinskiene, R Lazauskas… - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Naringin and naringenin are the main bioactive polyphenols in citrus fruits, the consumption
of which is beneficial for human health and has been practiced since ancient times …

Citrus flavonoids as promising phytochemicals targeting diabetes and related complications: A systematic review of in vitro and in vivo studies

GR Gandhi, ABS Vasconcelos, DT Wu, HB Li… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The consumption of plant-based food is important for health promotion, especially
concerning the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Flavonoids are the main …

Anti-inflammatory and active biological properties of the plant-derived bioactive compounds luteolin and luteolin 7-glucoside

S Caporali, A De Stefano, C Calabrese, A Giovannelli… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Flavonoids are interesting molecules synthetized by plants. They can be found abundantly
in seeds and fruits, determining the color, flavor, and other organoleptic characteristics, as …

The effect of dietary polyphenols on vascular health and hypertension: Current evidence and mechanisms of action

G Grosso, J Godos, W Currenti, A Micek, L Falzone… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this review was to explore existing evidence from studies conducted on humans
and summarize the mechanisms of action of dietary polyphenols on vascular health, blood …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of anthocyanins in smart, active, and bioactive eco-friendly polymer-based films: A review

JG de Oliveira Filho, ARC Braga, BR de Oliveira… - Food Research …, 2021 - Elsevier
Among the bioactive compounds that are considered important for the food industry,
anthocyanins, which are flavonoid compounds presenting antioxidant activity and are …

Valorization of pomelo (Citrus grandis Osbeck) peel: A review of current utilization, phytochemistry, bioactivities, and mechanisms of action

R Tocmo, J Pena‐Fronteras… - … Reviews in Food …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Citrus grandis Osbeck, commonly known as “pomelo” or “shaddock,” is the largest citrus fruit,
the peel of which is a well‐known agricultural residual waste. Pomelo peel offers a wide …

Recent advances in health benefits of bioactive compounds from food wastes and by-products: Biochemical aspects

V Sorrenti, I Burò, V Consoli, L Vanella - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nitrogen-
containing constituents, exert various beneficial effects arising from their antioxidant and anti …