Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus, and cancer, are global health challenges whose prevalence increases with increasing life expectancy. Phytochemicals, bioactive compounds found in plants, have shown potential in preventing and inhibiting the development of these diseases. Compounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and glucosinolates have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities that can protect these body cells from oxidative damage and chronic inflammation. This study suggests that consuming phytochemical-rich foods, such as cruciferous vegetables, pigmented fruits, and certain spices, contributes to a reduced risk of degenerative diseases.
Institution: Universitas Bakti Tunas Husada
Language: English
Subfield: Biochemistry
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411569683