Compostos bioativos benéficos presentes em castanhas e nozes

• Autor(a) principal: Costa, Tainara [UNESP]
• Data de Publicação: 2011
• Outros Autores: Jorge, Neuza [UNESP]
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório Institucional da UNESP
• Texto Completo: http://www.pgss.com.br/revistacientifica/index.php/biologicas/article/view/359; http://hdl.handle.net/11449/122387
• topic: alimentos funcionais; ácidos graxos; castanhas; compostos bioativos; nozes; Functional Food; Fatty Acids; Tocopherols; Phenolic Compounds; Flavonoids

Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse relationship between nuts, including walnuts, intakes and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The nuts contain phenolics compounds and flavonoids and are rich in tocopherol, phytosterols, and squalene. They are sources of carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and minerals. Since walnuts contain high levels of n-3 fatty acids and low unsaturated fatty acids, high levels of vitamin E, pholyphenols, flavonoids, arginine and fiber. The compounds possible beneficial effects are due to their antioxidant and antiproliferative activities, which are linked to a reduced risk for developing atherosclerosis and cancer. In recent years, the consumers have been showing an increased interest in nuts and walnuts because of their nutritional qualities and their potential beneficial effects on people’s health This review aims to describe the importance of beneficial bioactive compounds present in nuts and walnuts.