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