Therapeutic Application of Betalains: A Reviewopen access
- Authors
- Madadi, Elaheh; Mazloum-Ravasan, Sahand; Yu, Jae Sik; Ha, Ji Won; Hamishehkar, Hamed; Kim, Ki Hyun
- Issue Date
- Sep-2020
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Keywords
- betalain; cancer; natural product; beetroot; Beta vulgaris
- Citation
- PLANTS-BASEL, v.9, no.9, pp 1 - 27
- Pages
- 27
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- PLANTS-BASEL
- Volume
- 9
- Number
- 9
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 27
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/skku/handle/2021.sw.skku/3241
- DOI
- 10.3390/plants9091219
- ISSN
- 2223-7747
2223-7747
- Abstract
- Anthocyanins, betalains, riboflavin, carotenoids, chlorophylls and caramel are the basic natural food colorants used in modern food manufacture. Betalains, which are composed of red-violet betacyanin and yellow betaxanthins, are water-soluble pigments that color flowers and fruits. Betalains are pigments primarily produced by plants of the order Caryophyllales. Because of their anti-inflammatory, cognitive impairment, anticancer and anti-hepatitis properties, betalains are useful as pharmaceutical agents and dietary supplements. Betalains also exhibit antimicrobial and antimalarial effects, and as an example, betalain-richAmaranthus spinosusdisplays prominent antimalarial activity. Studies also confirmed the antidiabetic effect of betalains, which reduced glycemia by 40% without causing weight loss or liver impairment. These findings show that betalain colorants may be a promising alternative to the synthetic dyes currently used as food additives.
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