Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways
Infertility represents a significant global health challenge affecting both men and women. Despite regular unprotected sexual intercourse, approximately 15% of couples of reproductive age struggle to conceive within 12 months, with 10% of infertility cases attributed to unknown causes worldwide. As...
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| author | Saad Salhi Abdellatif Rahim Mouad Chentouf Hasnaa Harrak Jean Loup Bister Naima Hamidallah Bouchra El Amiri |
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| description | Infertility represents a significant global health challenge affecting both men and women. Despite regular unprotected sexual intercourse, approximately 15% of couples of reproductive age struggle to conceive within 12 months, with 10% of infertility cases attributed to unknown causes worldwide. As a result, numerous studies have turned their attention to exploring the use of natural products for the prevention and treatment of infertility. Among these natural remedies is date palm pollen (DPP), a male reproductive powder derived from the blossoms of the <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. palm tree, which has a long history of use as a dietary supplement, particularly as an aphrodisiac and fertility enhancer for both men and women. This review critically examines the diverse components of DPP, including metabolites, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, to elucidate its potential impact on human reproduction. The analysis thoroughly assesses the composition of DPP in relation to its effects on enhancing reproductive processes and delves into its traditional uses and therapeutic benefits in male fertility, such as the enhancement of sexual desire, semen quality, and hormonal equilibrium. Similarly, it explores the influence of DPP on female fertility, emphasizing its potential to improve factors such as lubrication, desire, ovulation, and hormonal balance. Overall, this review underscores the potential of DPP as a natural remedy for addressing reproductive disorders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dca5f87eeb254df78f55046d843ab6ba2024-03-27T13:54:11ZengMDPI AGMetabolites2218-19892024-03-0114316610.3390/metabo14030166Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism PathwaysSaad Salhi0Abdellatif Rahim1Mouad Chentouf2Hasnaa Harrak3Jean Loup Bister4Naima Hamidallah5Bouchra El Amiri6Animal Production Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Settat, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415, Rabat 10090, MoroccoAnimal Production Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Settat, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415, Rabat 10090, MoroccoAnimal Production Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Tangier, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415, Rabat 10090, MoroccoPlants Improvement and Quality Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Marrakech, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415, Rabat 10090, MoroccoUnit of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, NARILIS, University of Namur, 5000 Namur, BelgiumLaboratory of Biochemistry, Neurosciences, Natural Resources and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan First University of Settat, P.O. Box 577, Settat 26000, MoroccoAnimal Production Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Settat, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415, Rabat 10090, MoroccoInfertility represents a significant global health challenge affecting both men and women. Despite regular unprotected sexual intercourse, approximately 15% of couples of reproductive age struggle to conceive within 12 months, with 10% of infertility cases attributed to unknown causes worldwide. As a result, numerous studies have turned their attention to exploring the use of natural products for the prevention and treatment of infertility. Among these natural remedies is date palm pollen (DPP), a male reproductive powder derived from the blossoms of the <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. palm tree, which has a long history of use as a dietary supplement, particularly as an aphrodisiac and fertility enhancer for both men and women. This review critically examines the diverse components of DPP, including metabolites, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, to elucidate its potential impact on human reproduction. The analysis thoroughly assesses the composition of DPP in relation to its effects on enhancing reproductive processes and delves into its traditional uses and therapeutic benefits in male fertility, such as the enhancement of sexual desire, semen quality, and hormonal equilibrium. Similarly, it explores the influence of DPP on female fertility, emphasizing its potential to improve factors such as lubrication, desire, ovulation, and hormonal balance. Overall, this review underscores the potential of DPP as a natural remedy for addressing reproductive disorders.https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/3/166<i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L.pollenphytochemical compositionbiological activityreproduction parameters |
| spellingShingle | Saad Salhi Abdellatif Rahim Mouad Chentouf Hasnaa Harrak Jean Loup Bister Naima Hamidallah Bouchra El Amiri Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways Metabolites <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. pollen phytochemical composition biological activity reproduction parameters |
| title | Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways |
| title_full | Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways |
| title_fullStr | Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways |
| title_short | Reproductive Enhancement through Phytochemical Characteristics and Biological Activities of Date Palm Pollen: A Comprehensive Review on Potential Mechanism Pathways |
| title_sort | reproductive enhancement through phytochemical characteristics and biological activities of date palm pollen a comprehensive review on potential mechanism pathways |
| topic | <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. pollen phytochemical composition biological activity reproduction parameters |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/3/166 |
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