Glucosinolates and Their Metabolites in Cruciferous Vegetables: Biological Activity and Health Benefits
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https://doi.org/10.52320/dav.v21i1.322Keywords:
Glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, myrosinase, sulforaphaneAbstract
The purpose of the article is to review the scientific literature on glucosinolates and their metabolites, their benefits for the health and the prevention of diseases. The article analyses the benefits for the human body of the active substances glucosinolates contained in cruciferous vegetables and their metabolites – sulforaphane and other isothiacyanates, their effectiveness in various conditions, preservation of biological activity through various treatments of cruciferous vegetables, and the possibilities of supplementing the diet with these substances.
The article presents the possibilities of using glucosinolates as functional additives to increase the antioxidant potential of food products, as well as to prevent bacterial and fungal spoilage of food products.
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