Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review
ABSTRACTPhoenix dactylifera, commonly known as palm dates, is an inexpensive dietary staple in many countries. It is rich in many nutrients and bioactive chemicals, which are responsible for its health benefits. Folk medicine has suggested that P.dactylifera has potent anti-constipation effects. Alt...
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| description | ABSTRACTPhoenix dactylifera, commonly known as palm dates, is an inexpensive dietary staple in many countries. It is rich in many nutrients and bioactive chemicals, which are responsible for its health benefits. Folk medicine has suggested that P.dactylifera has potent anti-constipation effects. Although many studies have investigated its physiological mechanisms and phytochemistry against diseases like colon cancer, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, research unraveling this fruit’s laxative properties is limited. Studies characterizing the phytochemical, micromolecular and macromolecular composition of Phoenix dactylifera revealed numerous compounds with anti-constipation properties. The flavonoid, phenol, dietary fiber and mineral content were identified as the likely protagonists collectively contributing to Phoenix dactylifera’s laxative properties. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-23dda99481cc448393e0c99db8dfe40e2024-04-17T13:20:13ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Food Properties1094-29121532-23862023-09-01261658010.1080/10942912.2022.2153865Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a reviewEmma Camilleri0Renald Blundell1Andrea Cuschieri2Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MaltaDepartment of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MaltaDepartment of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MaltaABSTRACTPhoenix dactylifera, commonly known as palm dates, is an inexpensive dietary staple in many countries. It is rich in many nutrients and bioactive chemicals, which are responsible for its health benefits. Folk medicine has suggested that P.dactylifera has potent anti-constipation effects. Although many studies have investigated its physiological mechanisms and phytochemistry against diseases like colon cancer, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, research unraveling this fruit’s laxative properties is limited. Studies characterizing the phytochemical, micromolecular and macromolecular composition of Phoenix dactylifera revealed numerous compounds with anti-constipation properties. The flavonoid, phenol, dietary fiber and mineral content were identified as the likely protagonists collectively contributing to Phoenix dactylifera’s laxative properties.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10942912.2022.2153865P.dactyliferadate fruitgastrointestinal motilitydietary fiberlaxativeconstipation |
| spellingShingle | Emma Camilleri Renald Blundell Andrea Cuschieri Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review International Journal of Food Properties P.dactylifera date fruit gastrointestinal motility dietary fiber laxative constipation |
| title | Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review |
| title_full | Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review |
| title_fullStr | Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review |
| title_short | Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review |
| title_sort | deciphering the anti constipation characteristics of palm dates phoenix dactylifera a review |
| topic | P.dactylifera date fruit gastrointestinal motility dietary fiber laxative constipation |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10942912.2022.2153865 |
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