Positive Health Online

Abstract

GOMES-ROCHETTE and COLLEAGUES,  Universidade Federal do Ceará, Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Av. Mister Hull 2297, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60440-554, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brasil.

Background

The consumption of fruit has increased in the last 20 years, along with the growing recognition of its nutritional and protective values. Many of the benefits of a diet rich in fruit are attributed to the presence of different bioactive substances, such as vitamins, carotenoids and phenolic compounds.

Methodology

Flavonoids, a class of phenolic compounds, present particular antioxidant activity and thus provide protection against cellular damage caused by reactive oxygen species.

Results

Research suggests that an increased intake of plant foods is associated with a reduced incidence of chronic disease. There is currently a great deal of interest in the study of antioxidants, in particular due to the discovery of the damaging effects of free radicals to the body.

Conclusion

Thus, this review aims to address the beneficial effects of the antioxidants present in fruits, on the neutralization of reactive species and the reduction of any damage they may cause.

References

Gomes-Rochette NF, Da Silveira Vasconcelos M, Nabavi SM, Mota EF, Nunes-Pinheiro DC, Daglia M, De Melo DF1. Fruit as Potent Natural Antioxidants and Their Biological Effects. Curr Pharm Biotechnol.17(11):986-93. 2016.