Artículo de revista
Composition and biological effects of goldenberry byproducts: an overview
Fecha
2020Registro en:
J Sci Food Agric. 2020
10.1002/jsfa.10386
Autor
Nocetti, Diego
Núñez, Hipólito
Puente Díaz, Luis
Espinosa Escalona, Alejandra
Romero, Fernando
Institución
Resumen
Goldenberry is a wild fruit that has been widely used for centuries, mainly in folk medicine. Most studies of goldenberry have
focused on the fruit, but new research has studied its byproducts, which were considered to be waste until recently. The main
objective of our study was to systematize the published information regarding the composition of goldenberry byproducts
(calyces, leaves, seeds, and pomace) and their effects on biological systems. Goldenberry byproducts contain minerals, amino
acids, withanolides, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids, thus representing good sources of these compounds. Some of their
major biological effects include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiproliferative effects. Information regarding
their toxicity is also presented here. To determine the optimal dosage, further safety studies would be recommended to
ensure the best health benefits of these compounds. The available evidence has demonstrated the nutritional value of different
byproducts of goldenberry, suggesting them to be potential candidates for use in the cosmetic industry, in the preparation of
functional foods, and in phytomedicine for the prevention and adjuvant treatment of some diseases.