| Literature DB >> 34160309 |
Alessio Alesci1, Anthea Miller2, Roberta Tardugno3, Simona Pergolizzi1.
Abstract
The Olea europaea L. is a very well-known and widely used plant, especially for its nutritional qualities. Its extracts from leaves and fruits are widely used in contrasting and preventing various pathologies. In this review, the collected data highlight important chemical analyses and biological effects of this plant extracts. It exhibits cholesterol-lowering, hypoglycemic, cytotoxic, antibacterial, neuroprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypotensive activities. The results show that extracts from O. europaea could be used as a food additive in the supplementary treatment of many diseases.Entities:
Keywords: Olea europaea; anticholesterolemic; antihyperglycemic; antihypertensive; antimicrobial; cytotoxic activity; olive
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Year: 2021 PMID: 34160309 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.1922404
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Prod Res ISSN: 1478-6419 Impact factor: 2.861