An overview of the nutritional and therapeutic properties of amaranth

Autor: Moazma Sattar, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Amara Rasheed, Aliha Asif, Sadia Sharif, Muzzamal Hussain, Hafiz Asad Ur Rehman, Muhammad Ahtisham Raza, Haroon Munir, Entessar Al Jbawi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: International Journal of Food Properties, Vol 27, Iss 1, Pp 263-272 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 10942912
1532-2386
1094-2912
DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2024.2304266
Popis: ABSTRACTAmaranthus spp. was found a few centuries back as a highly auspicious plant species that might yield significant unsaturated fat, protein, and several other beneficial ingredients. Since that day, studies have mainly centered on different Amaranthus spp. Various journals with fundamental characteristics, including biological, pharmacological, technical, compositional, botanical along with health impacts have been published. This in-depth analysis focuses on constituents, anti-oxidant qualities, uses, and processing of amaranth. In addition to macro-components, the composition also contains vitamins, tocopherols, polyphenols, phytates, squalene, and other significant ingredients. Humankind has long been aware of the advantages plants have for supporting health. Amaranth is currently generating more scientific and commercial concern. This is because of its beneficial biological traits, diverse nutraceutical activity, and extensive phytoconstituents. Amaranth is a pseudo cereal plant that combines the qualities of a food and a health-improving commodity into one plant. This article addresses the most important biological and pharmacological activity of amaranth, in addition to its chemical makeup, status as a dietary ingredient, and effectiveness of its supplementation. The favorable biological features of amaranth formulations discussed in this work may serve as a catalyst for additional, deep scientific study in this area as well as for the advancement of new methods utilizing this pseudo cereal in the cosmetic & food sectors.
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