Diosmin: A promising phytochemical for functional foods, nutraceuticals and cancer therapy

Food Science & Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(9), P. 6070 - 6092

Published: June 18, 2024

Abstract Diosmin, a potent bioflavonoid derived from citrus fruits, has gained significant attention for its anticancer potential, reflecting critical need in the ongoing battle against cancer. Amidst increasing cancer incidence, quest safer and more effective treatments brought diosmin to forefront, given unique pharmacological profile distinct other flavonoids. Diosmin's mechanisms are multifaceted, involving apoptosis induction, angiogenesis inhibition, metastasis prevention. Extensive research encompassing cellular studies, animal models, limited clinical trials underscores efficacy not only but also managing chronic venous insufficiency hemorrhoids, attributing anti‐inflammatory properties. Furthermore, exhibits low toxicity complements conventional chemotherapy, proposing utility as an adjunct therapy treatment protocols. The review delves into specific advantages of diosmin, distinguishing it broader flavonoid category. It provides detailed analysis implications preclinical settings, advocating consideration oncological therapeutic arsenal. By juxtaposing with herbal medicines, offers nuanced perspective on role within wider context natural agents, emphasizing further substantiate safety oncology.

Language: Английский

Harnessing Jasminum Bioactive Compounds: Updated Insights for Therapeutic and Food Preservation Innovations

Food Frontiers, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 21, 2025

ABSTRACT The Jasminum genus, renowned for its aromatic flowers, has been used in traditional medicine across various cultures therapeutic properties. Recently, scientific interest focused on the bioactive compounds present species, highlighting their potential applications health and food preservation. This review evaluates phytochemical composition of emphasizing preservative roles while identifying research gaps. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, focusing studies from last two decades. includes peer‐reviewed articles that provide robust methodologies detailed results regarding biological activities species. Findings reveal is rich such as terpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, contributing to significant antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer Scientific evidence supports uses, treating headaches infections. Additionally, extracts have shown promise natural preservatives due potent antimicrobial activity. However, identifies variability study a lack clinical trials, which limit generalizability application these findings. species possess diverse profile holds advancing preservation applications. Future should prioritize standardizing conducting trials validate efficacy. Bridging gap between knowledge modern science will unlock full multifaceted resource nutrition.

Language: Английский

Microbiome-based precision nutrition: Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics

Advances in genetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 237 - 310

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский