The Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) Fruit: A Review of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits

2016 ◽  
pp. 53-82
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Qing-han Gao ◽  
Jing Shen ◽  
Xiao-qin Wang ◽  
Xiao-long Ji
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Fruit Composition ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba

The Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) Fruit: A Review of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits

Chinese Dates ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 53-82
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Qing-han Gao ◽  
Jing Shen ◽  
Xiao-qin Wang ◽  
Xiao-long Ji
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Fruit Composition ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba

scholarly journals Review: The endless nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits of the Himalayan gold, Cordyceps; Current knowledge and prospective potentials

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waill Elkhateeb ◽  
Ghoson Daba
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Food Supplement ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Protective Agent ◽  
Global Marketplace

Abstract. Elkhateeb WA, Daba GM. 2020. Review: The endless nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits of the Himalayan gold, Cordyceps; Current knowledge and prospective potentials. Biofarmasi J Nat Prod Biochem 18: 70-77. As a traditional medicine, Cordyceps has long been used in Asian nations for maintaining vivacity and boosting immunity. Numerous publications on various bioactivities of Cordyceps have been investigated in both in-vitro as well as in vivo studies. Nevertheless, the role of Cordyceps is still arguable whether it acts as food supplement for health benefits or a real healing drug that can be prescribed in medicine. The Cordyceps industry has developed greatly and offers thousands of products, commonly available in a global marketplace. In this review, focus will be on introducing the ecology of Cordyceps and their classification. Moreover, elucidation of the richness of extracts originated from this mushroom in nutritional components was presented, with description of the chemical compounds of Cordyceps and its well-known compounds such as cordycepin, and cordycepic acid. Furthermore, highlights on natural growth and artificial cultivation of famous Cordyceps species were presented. The health benefits and reported bioactivities of Cordyceps species as promising antimicrobial, anticancer, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, organ protective agent, and enhancer for organ function were presented.

Composition and Potential Health Benefits of Pomegranate: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 1817-1827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Vučić ◽  
Milkica Grabež ◽  
Armen Trchounian ◽  
Aleksandra Arsić
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Comprehensive Search

Background:: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits are widely consumed and used as preventive and therapeutic agents since ancient times. Pomegranate is a rich source of a variety of phytochemicals, which are responsible for its strong antioxidative and anti-inflammatory potential. Objective:: The aim of this review is to provide an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge of chemical structure and potential health benefits of pomegranate. Method: : A comprehensive search of available literature. Results:: The review of the literature confirms that juice and extracts obtained from different parts of this plant, including fruit peel, seeds, and leaves exert health benefits in both in vitro and in vivo studies. The antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antimicrobial and anti-tumour effects of pomegranate fruit are of particular scientific and clinical interest. Conclusion:: Further investigations are required to clarify the mechanism of action of the bioactive ingredients and to reveal full potential of pomegranate as both preventive and therapeutic agent.

scholarly journals Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa) as an Emerging Source for Value-Added Functional Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4078 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. P. Vasantha Rupasinghe ◽  
Amy Davis ◽  
Shanthanu K. Kumar ◽  
Beth Murray ◽  
Valtcho D. Zheljazkov
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Health Claims ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Industrial Hemp

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L., Cannabaceae) is an ancient cultivated plant originating from Central Asia and historically has been a multi-use crop valued for its fiber, food, and medicinal uses. Various oriental and Asian cultures kept records of its production and numerous uses. Due to the similarities between industrial hemp (fiber and grain) and the narcotic/medical type of Cannabis, the production of industrial hemp was prohibited in most countries, wiping out centuries of learning and genetic resources. In the past two decades, most countries have legalized industrial hemp production, prompting a significant amount of research on the health benefits of hemp and hemp products. Current research is yet to verify the various health claims of the numerous commercially available hemp products. Hence, this review aims to compile recent advances in the science of industrial hemp, with respect to its use as value-added functional food ingredients/nutraceuticals and health benefits, while also highlighting gaps in our current knowledge and avenues of future research on this high-value multi-use plant for the global food chain.

Current knowledge on potential health benefits of Spirulina

1993 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amha Belay ◽  
Yoshimichi Ota ◽  
Kazuyuki Miyakawa ◽  
Hidenori Shimamatsu
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Potential Health

scholarly journals Research advances in bioactive components and health benefits of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 431-449
Author(s):  
Yang Lu ◽  
Tao Bao ◽  
Jianling Mo ◽  
Jingdan Ni ◽  
Wei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba
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