| Title: |
Antioxidant, anti-obesity, nutritional and other beneficial effects of different chili pepper: A review |
| Authors: |
Azlan, Azrina; Sultana, Sharmin; Huei, Chan Suk; Razman, Muhammad Rizal |
| Source: |
Azlan, Azrina; Sultana, Sharmin; Huei, Chan Suk and Razman, Muhammad Rizal. 2022. Antioxidant, anti-obesity, nutritional and other beneficial effects of different chili pepper: A review. Molecules, Volume 27 no. 3 p. 898 |
| Publisher Information: |
MDPI |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
CGIAR CGSpace (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research) |
| Subject Terms: |
chemistry (miscellaneous); analytical chemistry; organic chemistry; physical and theoretical chemistry; molecular medicine; drug discovery; pharmaceutical science |
| Description: |
Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, dietary fibre and a host of beneficial non-nutrient substances including plant sterols, flavonoids and other antioxidants. It has been reported that reduced intake of fruits and vegetables may increase the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Chili pepper, is a common and important spice used to enhance taste and nutrition. Over the years, reports have shown its potential as antioxidant and an anti-obesity agent. Obesity is a serious health concern as it may initiate other common chronic diseases. Due to the side effects of synthetic antioxidants and anti-obesity drugs, scientists are now focusing on natural products which produce similar effects to synthetic chemicals. This up-to-date review addresses this research gap and presents, in an accessible format, the nutritional, antioxidant and anti-obesity properties of different chili peppers. This review article serves as a reference guide for use of chili peppers as anti-obesity agents. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/164118 |
| Availability: |
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/164118 |
| Rights: |
Open Access |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.5098B93 |
| Database: |
BASE |