Potential Benefits of Jujube (Zizyphus Lotus L.)‎ Bioactive Compounds for Nutrition and Health

Author

Abdoul-Azize, Souleymane

Source

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

Issue

Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-13, 13 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2016-12-07

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

13

Main Subjects

Nutrition & Dietetics

Abstract EN

Zizyphus lotus, belonging to the Rhamnaceae family, is a deciduous shrub which generally grows in arid and semiarid regions of the globe.

In traditional medicine, Z.

lotus is used as antidiabetes, sedative, bronchitis, and antidiarrhea by local populations.

Recently, several scientific reports for health benefit and nutritional potential of bioactive compounds from this jujube have been reported.

This plant is rich in polyphenols, cyclopeptide alkaloids, dammarane saponins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

These identified compounds were supposed to be responsible for most of Z.

lotus biologically relevant activities including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects.

The aim of the present review was to give particular emphasis on the most recent findings on biological effects of the major groups of Zizyphus lotus components and their medical interest, notably for human nutrition, health benefit, and therapeutic impacts.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Abdoul-Azize, Souleymane. 2016. Potential Benefits of Jujube (Zizyphus Lotus L.) Bioactive Compounds for Nutrition and Health. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109579

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Abdoul-Azize, Souleymane. Potential Benefits of Jujube (Zizyphus Lotus L.) Bioactive Compounds for Nutrition and Health. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109579

American Medical Association (AMA)

Abdoul-Azize, Souleymane. Potential Benefits of Jujube (Zizyphus Lotus L.) Bioactive Compounds for Nutrition and Health. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109579

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1109579