Benefits of coffee consumption for human health: an overview

2022 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Petrine Castro Pereira ◽  
Fernanda Aparecida Castro Pereira ◽  
Carlos José Pimenta
Keyword(s):  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Antimutagenic Activity ◽  
Organoleptic Properties ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity

Background: Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide and is popular for its characteristic flavor and rich organoleptic properties. Aim: Based on published articles, the aims of this review are i) study the association between coffee consumption and benefits to human health; ii) the effects of coffee consumption on some pathologies; and iii) provide a description of coffee’s bioactive compounds. Discussion: Coffee presents bioactive compounds, which include phenolic compounds, especially chlorogenic acid (caffeoylquinic acid), trigonelline, and diterpenes, such as cafestol and kahweol. These compounds are related to the beneficial effects for human health, including high antioxidant activity, antimutagenic activity, hepatoprotective action, reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, decreased incidence of inflammatory diseases, reduced menopausal symptoms, and others. Coffee’s bioactive compounds are caffeine, chlorogenic acid, trigonelline, cafestol and kahweol, which are closely related to coffee’s beneficial effects. Conclusion: The present review clarified that the benefits of moderate coffee consumption outweigh the associated risks.

scholarly journals Pinus Species as Prospective Reserves of Bioactive Compounds with Potential Use in Functional Food—Current State of Knowledge

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Joanna Kobus-Cisowska ◽  
Barbara Stachowiak
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Pine Tree ◽  
Pine Trees ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Few Data

The pine (Pinus L.) is the largest and most heteromorphic plant genus of the pine family (Pinaceae Lindl.), which grows almost exclusively in the northern hemisphere. The demand for plant-based remedies, supplements and functional food is growing worldwide. Although pine-based products are widely available in many parts of the world, they are almost absent as food ingredients. The literature shows the beneficial effects of pine preparations on human health. Despite the wide geographical distribution of pine trees in the natural environment, there are very few data in the literature on the widespread use of pine in food technology. This study aims to present, characterise and evaluate the content of phytochemicals in pine trees, including shoots, bark and conifer needles, as well as to summarise the available data on their health-promoting and functional properties, and the potential of their use in food and the pharmaceutical industry to support health. Various species of pine tree contain different compositions of bioactive compounds. Regardless of the solvent, method, pine species and plant part used, all pine extracts contain a high number of polyphenols. Pine tree extracts exhibit several described biological activities that may be beneficial to human health. The available examples of the application of pine elements in food are promising. The reuse of residual pine elements is still limited compared to its potential. In this case, it is necessary to conduct more research to find and develop new products and applications of pine residues and by-products.

Protection against developing type 2 diabetes by coffee consumption: assessment of the role of chlorogenic acid and metabolites on glycaemic responses

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 4826-4833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Glucose Absorption ◽  
Chlorogenic Acids ◽  
Carbohydrate Digestion

Coffee chlorogenic acids do not affect carbohydrate digestion directly, but modulate glucose absorption/utilisation, the latter through endogenous/gut microbiota metabolites.

scholarly journals Bioactive Metabolites from Marine Algae as Potent Pharmacophores against Oxidative Stress-Associated Human Diseases: A Comprehensive Review

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Biswajita Pradhan ◽  
Rabindra Nayak ◽  
Srimanta Patra ◽  
Bimal Prasad Jit ◽  
Andrea Ragusa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Marine Algae ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Photosynthetic Organisms ◽  
Leading Role

In addition to cancer and diabetes, inflammatory and ROS-related diseases represent one of the major health problems worldwide. Currently, several synthetic drugs are used to reduce oxidative stress; nevertheless, these approaches often have side effects. Therefore, to overcome these issues, the search for alternative therapies has gained importance in recent times. Natural bioactive compounds have represented, and they still do, an important source of drugs with high therapeutic efficacy. In the “synthetic” era, terrestrial and aquatic photosynthetic organisms have been shown to be an essential source of natural compounds, some of which might play a leading role in pharmaceutical drug development. Marine organisms constitute nearly half of the worldwide biodiversity. In the marine environment, algae, seaweeds, and seagrasses are the first reported sources of marine natural products for discovering novel pharmacophores. The algal bioactive compounds are a potential source of novel antioxidant and anticancer (through modulation of the cell cycle, metastasis, and apoptosis) compounds. Secondary metabolites in marine Algae, such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and tannins, could have great therapeutic implications against several diseases. In this context, this review focuses on the diversity of functional compounds extracted from algae and their potential beneficial effects in fighting cancer, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases.

scholarly journals Cocoa Polyphenols and Their Potential Benefits for Human Health

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Andújar ◽  
M. C. Recio ◽  
R. M. Giner ◽  
J. L. Ríos
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Intestinal Inflammation ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Neutrophil Infiltration ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Potential Benefits

This paper compiles the beneficial effects of cocoa polyphenols on human health, especially with regard to cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer prevention. Their antioxidant properties may be responsible for many of their pharmacological effects, including the inhibition of lipid peroxidation and the protection of LDL-cholesterol against oxidation, and increase resistance to oxidative stress. The phenolics from cocoa also modify the glycemic response and the lipid profile, decreasing platelet function and inflammation along with diastolic and systolic arterial pressures, which, taken together, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Cocoa polyphenols can also modulate intestinal inflammation through the reduction of neutrophil infiltration and expression of different transcription factors, which leads to decreases in the production of proinflammatory enzymes and cytokines. The phenolics from cocoa may thus protect against diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a causal or contributing factor, such as cancer. They also have antiproliferative, antimutagenic, and chemoprotective effects, in addition to their anticariogenic effects.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Properties of Italian Green Tea, a New High Quality Niche Product

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Nicole Mélanie Falla ◽  
Sonia Demasi ◽  
Matteo Caser ◽  
Valentina Scariot
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Cinnamic Acids ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Lake Maggiore ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

The hot beverage commonly known as tea results from the infusion of dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze. Ranking second only to water for its consumption worldwide, it has always been appreciated since antiquity for its aroma, taste characteristics, and beneficial effects on human health. There are many different processed tea types, including green tea, a non-fermented tea which, due to oxidation prevention maintains the structure of the bioactive compounds, especially polyphenols; these bioactive compounds show a number of benefits for the human health. The main producers of tea are China and India, followed by Kenya, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Vietnam, however recently new countries are entering the market, with quality niche productions, among which also Italy. The present research aimed to assess the bioactive compounds (polyphenols) and the antioxidant activity of two green teas (the “Camellia d’Oro” tea—TCO, and the “Compagnia del Lago” tea—TCL) produced in Italy, in the Lake Maggiore district, where nurserymen have recently started to cultivate C. sinensis. In this area the cultivation of acidophilic plants as ornamentals has been known since around 1820. Due to the crisis of the floricultural sector, producers have been trying to diversify their product in order to increase their competitiveness, starting to cultivate Italian tea. Their antioxidant activity was assessed, finding a similar or higher antioxidant capacity than in other green teas, as reported in literature. TCO showed a higher antioxidant activity (42,758.86 mmol Fe2+ kg−1; 532.37 µmol TE g−1 DW; 881.08 µmol TE g−1 DW) and phenolic content (14,918.91 mg GAE 100 g−1 DW) than TCL (25,796.61 mmol Fe2+ kg−1; 302.35 µmol TE g−1 DW; 623.44 µmol TE g−1 DW; 8540.42 mg GAE 100 g−1 DW). Through HPLC, a total of thirteen phenolic compounds were identified quantitatively, including catechins, benzoic acids, cinnamic acids, and flavonols, in TCO while only 9 in TCL, and mainly in lower amounts. Albeit with differences, both teas were found to be of quality proving that Italy could have the possibility to grow profitably C. sinensis.

scholarly journals Algae as a Source of Bioactive Compounds to Prevent the Development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena B. Popović-Djordjević ◽  
Jelena S. Katanić Stanković ◽  
Vladimir Mihailović ◽  
A.G. Pereira ◽  
P. Garcia-Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Amyloid Plaques ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Life Habits

: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a complicated metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance. It is considered as a new pandemic whose control is creating numerous challenges. Although many of the measures are based on improving life habits, diet is also of vital importance due to bioactive compounds present in food. In this regard, several raw materials have been investigated whose bioactivities seem to slow the progression of this disease. Within these matrices there are algae of importance, such as brown algae, showing to have beneficial effects on glycemic control. These evidences are increasing every day due to the development of cell or animal models which leads to the conclusion that bioactive compounds may have direct effects on decreasing hyperglycemia, enhancing insulin secretion and preventing formation of amyloid plaques. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a complicated metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance. It is considered as a new pandemic whose control is creating numerous challenges. Although many of the measures are based on improving life habits, diet is also of vital importance due to bioactive compounds present in food. In this regard, several raw materials have been investigated whose bioactivities seem to slow the progression of this disease. Within these matrices there are algae of importance, such as brown algae, showing to have beneficial effects on glycemic control. These evidences are increasing every day due to the development of cell or animal models which leads to the conclusion that bioactive compounds may have direct effects on decreasing hyperglycemia, enhancing insulin secretion and preventing formation of amyloid plaques.

scholarly journals Phytochemical characterization and bioactive properties of Osyris quadripartita Salzm. ex Decne. leaves from Algeria

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (76) ◽  
pp. 72768-72776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahiba Rached ◽  
Ricardo C. Calhelha ◽  
Ângela Fernandes ◽  
Ana Maria Carvalho ◽  
Malika Bennaceur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Bioactive Properties

Medicinal plants are sources of bioactive compounds with recognized beneficial effects on human health.

scholarly journals Bioactive Properties of Carotenoids in Human Health

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amengual
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Bioactive Properties

Research shows that certain bioactive compounds in our diet have beneficial effects on humanhealth[...]

scholarly journals Comparative Transcriptomic Analyses of Chlorogenic Acid Biosynthesis Pathways in Diploid and Triploid Camellia sinensis

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
pp. 317-328
Author(s):  
Chao Shen
Keyword(s):  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Camellia Sinensis ◽  
Regulatory Network ◽  
Transcriptome Sequencing ◽  
Biosynthetic Pathway ◽  
Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase ◽  
Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Coenzyme A Ligase

Chlorogenic acid (CGA), as a kind of depside in plants, has a variety of beneficial effects on human health, which also plays an important role in helping plants resist a variety of stresses. Therefore, the biosynthetic pathway of CGA has been studied in many plants, however, the synthesis of CGA has not been well elucidated in Camellia sinensis. In our research, different CGA levels were detected between triploid tea variety „Qianfu 4‟ and diplont tea variety „Qianmei 419‟ using HPLC and the CGA content in triploid Camellia sinensis was greater than that in diploid Camellia sinensis. Transcriptome sequencing for diploid and triploid Camellia sinensis was employed to explore genes associated with CGA biosynthesis. Finally, 154,097 unigenes were obtained in total, of which 891 may be related to the biosynthesis of CGA. Furthermore, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened between diploid and triploid Camellia sinensis, 32 DEGs were discovered to be related to CGA biosynthesis, including sixteen phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) genes, three 4-coumarate coenzyme A ligase (4CL) genes, nine cinnamate 4-Hydroxylase (C4H) genes, four Hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA shikimate/quinate hydroxycinnamoyl transferase (HQT/HCT), and two hundred and twenty-one TFs including eighty-eight ERFs, forty-one bZIPs, forty-two MYBs and fifty WRKYs, which may also play an important role in the biosynthesis of CGA. Our results will lay the foundation for further exploration of the biosynthesis of CGA and revealing the related regulatory network in Camellia sinensis. © 2021 Friends Science Publishers

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