Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 4024: Antioxidant Activity in Extracts from Zingiberaceae Family: Cardamom, Turmeric, and Ginger

Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 4024: Antioxidant Activity in Extracts from Zingiberaceae Family: Cardamom, Turmeric, and Ginger Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules28104024 Authors: Pura Ballester Begoña Cerdá Raúl Arcusa Ana María García-Muñoz Javier Marhuenda Pilar Zafrilla An increase in life expectancy leads to a greater impact of chronic non-communicable diseases. This is even more remarkable in elder populations, to whom these become main determinants of health status, affecting mental and physical health, quality of life, and autonomy. Disease appearance is closely related to the levels of cellular oxidation, pointing out the importance of including foods in one’s diet that can prevent oxidative stress. Previous studies and clinical data suggest that some plant-based products can slow and reduce the cellular degradation associated with aging and age-related diseases. Many plants from one family present several applications that range from the food to the pharmaceutical industry due to their characteristic flavor and scents. The Zingiberaceae family, which includes cardamom, turmeric, and ginger, has bioactive compounds with antioxidant activities. They also have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and antiemetic activities and properties that help prevent cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. These products are abundant sources of chemical substances, such as alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, phenolic acids, flavonoids,...
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