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- Title
Advances in the Preparation, Stability, Metabolism, and Physiological Roles of Anthocyanins: A Review.
- Authors
Li, Qi; Zhang, Fengzhen; Wang, Zhenzhen; Feng, Yaoze; Han, Yahong
- Abstract
Anthocyanins are natural flavonoid polyphenolic compounds widely found in fruits and vegetables. They exhibit antioxidant properties and prophylactic effects in the immune and cardiovascular systems, confer protection against cancer, and contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Thus, their incorporation into functional foods, pharmaceuticals, supplements, and cosmetic formulations aims at promoting human well-being. This review comprehensively outlined the structural attributes of anthocyanins, expanding upon diverse methodologies employed for their extraction and production. Additionally, the stability, metabolic pathways, and manifold physiological functions of anthocyanins were discussed. However, their constrained fat solubility, susceptibility to instability, and restricted bioavailability collectively curtail their applicability and therapeutic efficacy. Consequently, a multidimensional approach was imperative, necessitating the exploration of innovative pathways to surmount these limitations, thereby amplifying the utilitarian significance of anthocyanins and furnishing pivotal support for their continual advancement and broader application.
- Subjects
FLAVONOIDS; ANTHOCYANINS; CARDIOVASCULAR system; METABOLISM; FUNCTIONAL foods; WELL-being
- Publication
Foods, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 21, p3969
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods12213969