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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Published in:	Nutrients Vol. 11; no. 7; p. 1608
Main Authors:	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
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland MDPI AG 16.07.2019 MDPI
Subjects:	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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