Publication: Anticancerous compounds in fruits, their extraction, and relevance to food
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Date
2021
Journal Title
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic and Non-communicable Diseases
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Publisher
Elsevier
Abstract
Plant-derived substances have been sought by researchers for the treatment of various diseases from bygone ages. More than 25% of modern medicines are directly or indirectly derived from plants. The vast diversity of Indian plants makes them rich sources of pharmacologically active principles and compounds that are used to combat multiple ailments. Associated with eternal life since ancient times, fruit is a plant-origin food that offers nutrition to the body in the form of vitamins and minerals, phenolic compounds, fiber, folic acid, antioxidants, and many bioactive compounds. Inclusion of such nutrient-rich fruits in daily diets may help to prevent cancer. Extracts and bioactive compounds of fruits have been studied for their potential anticancer properties. Higher intake of vegetables and fruits is associated with a lower risk of cancer in the lungs, colon, stomach, pancreas, and oral cavity. The bioactive compounds in fruits retard the proliferation of cancer cells, apart from other health benefits, such as antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, and antiinflammatory activity. In this chapter an attempt has been made to review various anticancer compounds, their properties, methods of extraction, methods of incorporation in food, effectiveness against types of cancer, and related health benefits. � 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Keywords
anticancerous compounds, antioxidants, cancer, encapsulation, extraction, Fruits