Rationale on the High Radical Scavenging Capacity of Betalains

Betalains are water-soluble natural pigments of increasing importance as antioxidants for pharmaceutical use. Although non-phenolic betalains have lower capacity to scavenge radicals compared to their phenolic analogues, both classes perform well as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents <i>...

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Main Authors: Karina K. Nakashima, Erick L. Bastos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/7/222