Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome
<i>Carica papaya</i> 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...
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doaj-cd137b8511af4d1b889f6e6f82fb9b252020-11-24T21:27:38ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432019-07-01117160810.3390/nu11071608nu11071608Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic SyndromeLidiani F. Santana0Aline C. Inada1Bruna Larissa Spontoni do Espirito Santo2Wander F. O. Filiú3Arnildo Pott4Flávio M. Alves5Rita de Cássia A. Guimarães6Karine de Cássia Freitas7Priscila A. Hiane8Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilGraduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilGraduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilFaculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Alimentos e Nutrição, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilInstitute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilInstitute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilGraduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilGraduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, BrazilGraduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, MS 79079-900 Campo Grande, Brazil<i>Carica papaya</i> 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 compounds, such as benzyl isothiocyanate, glucosinolates, tocopherols (α and δ), β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene and carotenoids, are found in the seeds. The oil extracted from the seed principally presents oleic fatty acid followed by palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids, whereas the leaves have high contents of food fibers and polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, pro-anthocyanins, tocopherol, and benzyl isothiocyanate. Studies demonstrated that the nutrients present in its composition have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, protecting it against cardiovascular illnesses and preventing harm caused by free radicals. It has also been reported that it aids in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in the reduction of cholesterol levels. Thus, both the pulp and the other parts of the plant (leaves and seeds) present antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic actions, which, in turn, can contribute to the prevention and treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1608blood glucosefood compositionmetabolic syndromenatural products<i>Carica papaya</i> |
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Lidiani F. Santana Aline C. Inada Bruna Larissa Spontoni do Espirito Santo Wander F. O. Filiú Arnildo Pott Flávio M. Alves Rita de Cássia A. Guimarães Karine de Cássia Freitas Priscila A. Hiane |
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Lidiani F. Santana Aline C. Inada Bruna Larissa Spontoni do Espirito Santo Wander F. O. Filiú Arnildo Pott Flávio M. Alves Rita de Cássia A. Guimarães Karine de Cássia Freitas Priscila A. Hiane Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome Nutrients blood glucose food composition metabolic syndrome natural products <i>Carica papaya</i> |
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Lidiani F. Santana Aline C. Inada Bruna Larissa Spontoni do Espirito Santo Wander F. O. Filiú Arnildo Pott Flávio M. Alves Rita de Cássia A. Guimarães Karine de Cássia Freitas Priscila A. Hiane |
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Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome |
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Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome |
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Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome |
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Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome |
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Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Carica papaya</i> in Metabolic Syndrome |
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nutraceutical potential of <i>carica papaya</i> in metabolic syndrome |
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<i>Carica papaya</i> 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 compounds, such as benzyl isothiocyanate, glucosinolates, tocopherols (α and δ), β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene and carotenoids, are found in the seeds. The oil extracted from the seed principally presents oleic fatty acid followed by palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids, whereas the leaves have high contents of food fibers and polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, pro-anthocyanins, tocopherol, and benzyl isothiocyanate. Studies demonstrated that the nutrients present in its composition have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, protecting it against cardiovascular illnesses and preventing harm caused by free radicals. It has also been reported that it aids in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in the reduction of cholesterol levels. Thus, both the pulp and the other parts of the plant (leaves and seeds) present antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic actions, which, in turn, can contribute to the prevention and treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders. |
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blood glucose food composition metabolic syndrome natural products <i>Carica papaya</i> |
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