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Flavonoids and Phenolic Acids from Oregano: Occurrence, Biological Activity and Health Benefits

Year: 2017

Type: review

Abstract: Several herb species classified as oregano have been widely used in folk medicine to alleviate inflammation-related diseases, respiratory and digestive disorders, headaches, rheumatism, diabetes and others. These potential health benefits are partially attributed to the phytochemical compounds in oregano such as flavonoids (FL) and phenolic acids (PA). Flavonoids and phenolic acids are among the most abundant and most studied phytochemicals in oregano species. Epidemiological, in vitro and in vivo experiments have related long-term consumption of dietary FL and PA with a decreased risk of incidence of chronic diseases. The aim of this manuscript is to summarize the latest studies on the identification and distribution of flavonoids and phenolic compounds from oregano species and their potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer health benefits.

Source: Plants

DOI: 10.3390/plants7010002

Authors: Erick Gutiérrez-Grijalva, Manuel Picos-Salas, Nayely Leyva-López, Marilyn Criollo-Mendoza, Gabriela Vazquez-Olivo, J. Heredia

Institutions: Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities

Subfield: Biochemistry (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258