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Acrocomia aculeata

Fruits of the Brazilian Cerrado: Composition and Functional Benefits, Page: 1-14
2021
  • 4
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 87
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 0
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  • Citations
    4
  • Captures
    87
  • Mentions
    1
    • References
      1
      • Wikipedia
        1

Book Chapter Description

Acrocomia aculeata contains various phytochemicals that contribute to the health benefits, and the consumption of both pulp and kernel is very popular in the Brazilian Cerrado region. Although a lot of research has been conducted, none review of the literature about health benefits of Acrocomia aculeata and its phytochemicals has been compiled. In this sense, this chapter aimed to present the results of studies carried out on the species in traditional application, phytochemicals, health benefits and toxicology of the fruit, kernel and leaves of A. aculeata. The main phytochemicals found in pulp, kernel and leaves are rutin, quercetin and tocopherols. These common phytochemicals are responsible for health effects such as: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial, hypolipidemic and diuretic effects. Moreover, toxicological studies have been explored to evaluate the safety of parts of the plant that are commonly consumed and provide information on benefits and uses. This work compiles several useful reports for researchers interested in biological activity and main uses of A. aculeata.

Bibliographic Details

Caroline Honaiser Lescano; Ivan Pires de Oliveira; Fernando Freitas de Lima

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Engineering; Medicine

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