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Plant-derived functional components: prevent from various disorders by regulating the endocrine glands

Authors :
Waseem Khalid
Zahra Maqbool
Muhammad Sajid Arshad
Safura Kousar
Ramish Akram
Azhari Siddeeg
Anwar Ali
Hong Qin
Afifa Aziz
Ayesha Saeed
Muhammad Abdul Rahim
Muhammad Zubair Khalid
Hina Ali
Source :
International Journal of Food Properties, Vol 25, Iss 1, Pp 976-995 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.

Abstract

The current review is informed about the effectiveness of plant-derived functional components that aids in the regulation and health of endocrine glands. The endocrine glands include the thyroid, adrenal, hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal, ovaries and testes that play vital functions in our body such as growth and development, metabolism, mood and reproduction controlled by hormones. The abnormalities in the functions of endocrine glands are formed various disorders, some major disorders are diabetes, goiter, kidney problem, brain-related diseases and PCOS. Different parts of plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, cereals, beans, legumes, herbs and spices) are composed of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phenolic compounds that help support different body functions. It is concluded that plant-based foods are a rich source of functional components that play a valuable role in regulating the function of the endocrine glands.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10942912 and 15322386
Volume :
25
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
International Journal of Food Properties
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.05392569b7e54687a2674909f79013c8
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2022.2070643