期刊
FOODS
卷 11, 期 23, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods11233838
关键词
Arbutus unedo; strawberry tree; antioxidant; phenolic compounds; arbutin; antitumoral; hypoglycemic; antimicrobial
资金
- Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICINN) [FJC2020-044585-I]
Arbutus unedo, commonly known as 'strawberry tree' (ST), is a Mediterranean native plant with potential health benefits due to its bioactive compounds. Although in vitro studies have shown the potential of ST fractions, further research is needed to obtain in vivo evidence and evaluate additional activities.
Arbutus unedo, commonly named 'strawberry tree' (ST), is a Mediterranean native plant that represents a relevant source of biologically active fractions and compounds. ST fruits, traditionally used with culinary and medicinal purposes, along with other components (leaves, roots, honeys, etc.), have been subjected to varied extraction procedures to obtain enriched and bioactive products. This work reviewed the scientific literature, searching for studies that evaluated the potential health implications of ST fractions and attending to the tested biological activities (antioxidant, antiproliferative, hypoglycemic, immune-modulatory, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, etc.), the part of the tree, the experimental model, the specific bioactive compounds and the selected extraction protocol. Furthermore, the strengths and weaknesses of the current state of the published evidence were critically analysed. Although in vitro results demonstrated the potential of ST fractions, further research is encouraged in order to obtain in vivo evidence (animal and clinical studies), assess additional activities (hypocholesterolemic, microbiome-modulatory), maximize the use of advanced extraction technologies, purify and isolate specific bioactive compounds and broaden the analysis investigating phenolic and non-phenolic molecules and their bioavailability.
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