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Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health

Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health

Jideani, Afam I. O. ORCID: 0000-0002-9122-8697, Silungwe, Henry, Takalani, Thakhani, Omolola, Adewale O, Udeh, Henry O and Anyasi, Tonna ORCID: 0000-0002-2242-3501 (2021) Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health. International Journal of Food Properties, 24 (1). pp. 41-67. ISSN 1094-2912 (Print), 1532-2386 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2020.1866597)

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Abstract

Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based diet rich in FAV could reduce the risk of the development of chronic human diseases. This review highlights the potentials of the various types of antioxidants containing FAV; their impact on human health as nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and phytoceuticals; as well as prospects in tackling some chronic human diseases. The structures and activity relationship of the antioxidant compounds, as well as their mechanism of action, are examined from current scientific investigations. Information provided herein will give more insight into the roles of antioxidant ingredients present in FAV.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: fruits; vegetables; phytochemicals; antioxidants; human health; diets
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Engineering & Science
Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute
Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Food & Markets Department
Last Modified: 19 May 2023 13:38
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/42626

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