Abstract
Sesame seed contains very high levels (up to 2.5%) of furofuran lignans with beneficial physiological activities, mainly sesamin, sesamolin, and sesaminol glucosides. Reported activities of sesame seed lignans include inter alias modulation of fatty acid metabolism, inhibition of cholesterol absorption and biosynthesis, antioxidant and vitamin E-sparing effects, hypotensive effects, improvement of liver functions in connection with alcohol metabolism, and antiaging effects. This review comprehends patents pertinent to the preparations and uses of sesame seed lignans in health promotion.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 17-29 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition and Agriculture |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- Functional foods
- Lignans
- Nutraceuticals
- Sesame
- Sesamin
- Sesaminol glucosides
- Sesamolin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Agronomy and Crop Science
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