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Harnessing the Potential of Quinoa: Nutritional Profiling, Bioactive Components, and Implications for Health Promotion
by
Xiaomin Xi
Xiaomin Xi †,
Guanghe Fan
Guanghe Fan †,
Huimin Xue
Huimin Xue ,
Shuai Peng
Shuai Peng ,
Weidong Huang
Weidong Huang
Prof. Weidong Huang obtained a master's degree from Beijing Agricultural University from 1984 to to [...]
Prof. Weidong Huang obtained a master's degree from Beijing Agricultural University from 1984 to 1987. From 1996 to 2001, he served as a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Horticulture at China Agricultural University. From January 2002 to the present, he has served as a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering at China Agricultural University. He is the director of the Central Science and Technology Medical and Health Commission of the Democratic Progressive Party, enjoying special government allowances from the State Council. He has been selected as a first- and second-level expert in the Ministry of Personnel's "Ten Million Talents Project," as well as an expert in the Ministry of Agriculture's "Shennong Plan" and other talent programs. His main research focuses on the secondary metabolism and regulation of grapes, the analysis of functional components in grapes and wine and their impact on human health, and the physiology of yeast secondary metabolism.
and
Jicheng Zhan
Jicheng Zhan
Prof. Jicheng Zhan obtained a doctoral degree from China Agricultural University between 1999 and He [...]
Prof. Jicheng Zhan obtained a doctoral degree from China Agricultural University between 1999 and 2002. He is the Deputy Director of the Key Open Laboratory for Fruit and Vegetable Processing of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Chief Editor of Wine in China magazine. His main research areas are wine microbiology and the nutrition and healthy effects of fruit and vegetables.
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College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
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These authors contributed equally to this work.
Antioxidants 2024, 13(7), 829; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13070829 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 11 June 2024
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Revised: 1 July 2024
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Accepted: 9 July 2024
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Published: 10 July 2024
Abstract
Quinoa, a globally cultivated “golden grain” belonging to Chenopodium in the Amaranthaceae family, is recognized for being gluten-free, with a balanced amino acid profile and multiple bioactive components, including peptides, polysaccharides, polyphenols, and saponins. The bioactive compounds extracted from quinoa offer multifaceted health benefits, including antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardiovascular disease (CVD) improvement, gut microbiota regulation, and anti-cancer effects. This review aims to intricately outline quinoa’s nutritional value, functional components, and physiological benefits. Importantly, we comprehensively provide conclusions on the effects and mechanisms of these quinoa-derived bioactive components on multiple cancer types, revealing the potential of quinoa seeds as promising and effective anti-cancer agents. Furthermore, the health-promoting role of quinoa in modulating gut microbiota, maintaining gut homeostasis, and protecting intestinal integrity was specifically emphasized. Finally, we provided a forward-looking description of the opportunities and challenges for the future exploration of quinoa. However, in-depth studies of molecular targets and clinical trials are warranted to fully understand the bioavailability and therapeutic application of quinoa-derived compounds, especially in cancer treatment and gut microbiota regulation. This review sheds light on the prospect of developing dietary quinoa into functional foods or drugs to prevent and manage human diseases.
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Xi, X.; Fan, G.; Xue, H.; Peng, S.; Huang, W.; Zhan, J.
Harnessing the Potential of Quinoa: Nutritional Profiling, Bioactive Components, and Implications for Health Promotion. Antioxidants 2024, 13, 829.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13070829
AMA Style
Xi X, Fan G, Xue H, Peng S, Huang W, Zhan J.
Harnessing the Potential of Quinoa: Nutritional Profiling, Bioactive Components, and Implications for Health Promotion. Antioxidants. 2024; 13(7):829.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13070829
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Xi, Xiaomin, Guanghe Fan, Huimin Xue, Shuai Peng, Weidong Huang, and Jicheng Zhan.
2024. "Harnessing the Potential of Quinoa: Nutritional Profiling, Bioactive Components, and Implications for Health Promotion" Antioxidants 13, no. 7: 829.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13070829
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