Antioxidant, Anti-Obesity, Nutritional and Other Beneficial Effects of Different Chili Pepper: A Review.
Molecules
; 27(3)2022 Jan 28.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35164163
ABSTRACT
Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, dietary fibre and a host of beneficial non-nutrient substances including plant sterols, flavonoids and other antioxidants. It has been reported that reduced intake of fruits and vegetables may increase the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Chili pepper, is a common and important spice used to enhance taste and nutrition. Over the years, reports have shown its potential as antioxidant and an anti-obesity agent. Obesity is a serious health concern as it may initiate other common chronic diseases. Due to the side effects of synthetic antioxidants and anti-obesity drugs, scientists are now focusing on natural products which produce similar effects to synthetic chemicals. This up-to-date review addresses this research gap and presents, in an accessible format, the nutritional, antioxidant and anti-obesity properties of different chili peppers. This review article serves as a reference guide for use of chili peppers as anti-obesity agents.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Capsicum
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Anti-Obesity Agents
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Functional Food
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Antioxidants
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Molecules
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Malasia