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