Article ; Online: A review on the gastrointestinal protective effects of tropical fruit polyphenols
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2023 Sept. 21, v. 63, no. 24 p.7197-7223
2023
Abstract: Tropical fruits are popular because of their unique, delicious flavors and good nutritional value. Polyphenols are considered to be the main bioactive ingredients in tropical fruits, and these exert a series of beneficial effects on the human ... ...
Abstract | Tropical fruits are popular because of their unique, delicious flavors and good nutritional value. Polyphenols are considered to be the main bioactive ingredients in tropical fruits, and these exert a series of beneficial effects on the human gastrointestinal tract that can enhance intestinal health and prevent intestinal diseases. Moreover, they are distinct from the polyphenols in fruits grown in other geographical zones. Thus, the comprehensive effects of polyphenols in tropical fruits on gut health warrant in-depth review. This article reviews, first, the biological characteristics of several representative tropical fruits, including mango, avocado, noni, cashew apple, passion fruit and lychee; second, the types and content of the main polyphenols in these tropical fruits; third, the effects of each of these fruit polyphenols on gastrointestinal health; and, fourth, the protective mechanism of polyphenols. Polyphenols and their metabolites play a crucial role in the regulation of the gut microbiota, increasing intestinal barrier function, reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting the secretion of inflammatory factors and regulating immune function. Thus, review highlights the value of tropical fruits, highlighting their significance for future research on their applications as functional foods that are oriented to gastrointestinal protection. |
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Keywords | Morinda citrifolia ; avocados ; cashew fruit ; digestive tract ; fruits ; humans ; immune response ; intestinal microorganisms ; intestines ; litchis ; mangoes ; metabolites ; nutrition ; nutritive value ; oxidative stress ; passion fruits ; polyphenols ; secretion ; Tropical fruits ; gut health ; microbiota ; inflammatory bowel diseases ; functional foods |
Language | English |
Dates of publication | 2023-0921 |
Size | p. 7197-7223. |
Publishing place | Taylor & Francis |
Document type | Article ; Online |
ZDB-ID | 1037504-1 |
ISSN | 1549-7852 ; 1040-8398 |
ISSN (online) | 1549-7852 |
ISSN | 1040-8398 |
DOI | 10.1080/10408398.2022.2145456 |
Database | NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA) |
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