Nutraceutical Potential of Carica papaya in Metabolic Syndrome

Carica papaya L. is a well-known fruit worldwide, and its highest production occurs in tropical and subtropical regions. The pulp contains vitamins A, C, and E, B complex vitamins, such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, as well as food fibers. Phenolic co...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nutrients Jg. 11; H. 7; S. 1608
Hauptverfasser: Santana, Lidiani F., Inada, Aline C., Espirito Santo, Bruna Larissa Spontoni do, Filiú, Wander F. O., Pott, Arnildo, Alves, Flávio M., Guimarães, Rita de Cássia A., Freitas, Karine de Cássia, Hiane, Priscila A.
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Switzerland MDPI AG 16.07.2019
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Schlagworte:
antioxidants
benzyl isothiocyanate
beta-carotene
beta-cryptoxanthin
cardiovascular system
Carica
Carica papaya
cholesterol
diabetes mellitus
Dietary Supplements
flavonoids
folic acid
free radicals
Fruit
fruits
glucosinolates
Humans
Hypoglycemia
leaves
linoleic acid
magnesium
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome - diet therapy
minerals
nutrients
Nutritive Value
obesity
oils
oleic acid
palmitic acid
pantothenic acid
Phytochemicals
polyphenols
potassium
pulp
Review
saponins
seeds
stearic acid
subtropics
tocopherols
vitamin A
metabolic syndrome
blood glucose
natural products
Carica papaya
food composition
ISSN:2072-6643, 2072-6643
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Zusammenfassung:Carica papaya L. is a well-known fruit worldwide, and its highest production occurs in tropical and subtropical regions. The pulp contains vitamins A, C, and E, B complex vitamins, such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, as well as food fibers. Phenolic compounds, such as benzyl isothiocyanate, glucosinolates, tocopherols (α and δ), β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene and carotenoids, are found in the seeds. The oil extracted from the seed principally presents oleic fatty acid followed by palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids, whereas the leaves have high contents of food fibers and polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, pro-anthocyanins, tocopherol, and benzyl isothiocyanate. Studies demonstrated that the nutrients present in its composition have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, protecting it against cardiovascular illnesses and preventing harm caused by free radicals. It has also been reported that it aids in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in the reduction of cholesterol levels. Thus, both the pulp and the other parts of the plant (leaves and seeds) present antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic actions, which, in turn, can contribute to the prevention and treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
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ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu11071608