Application of anti-cancer and anti-cancer functions and prevention of circulatory system diseases in functional foods
Research shows that citrus flavonoids obtained from citrus fruits contain anti-cancer activity Flavonoids are oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Flavonoids in citrus flavonoids mainly include 13 major types of compounds such as flavones and isoflavones. These substances have significant physiological activity. Tangerines among citrus flavonoids Flavonoids, citrus flavonoids and orange flavonoids have been confirmed by research to lower the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, inhibit the growth of HL-60 leukemia cells and have the effect of dissolving cancer cells. Kupchan of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and others have found that citrus flavonoids have tumor-inhibiting effects and are used in new drugs. A relatively in-depth study has been done in the development field.
At the same time, flavonoids have vitamin P-like effects and can affect the function of blood vessel wall cells and platelets, the function of white blood cells, the coagulation process, blood rheology and the formation of thrombus. Polymethoxygen in citrus flavonoids Basic compounds such as mandarin flavonoids, orange flavonoids and citrus flavonoids have important pharmacological effects, which can reduce the aggregation of red blood cells and reduce the sedimentation rate of blood cells in the human body. In addition, polymethoxylated flavonoids are a cardiotonic agent, which can directly affect heart tissue. Producing a contraction effect, utilizing this biological activity of citrus flavonoids, it can be used as a natural food additive in the production of functional foods and beverages. Quercetin and hesperidin in citrus flavonoids have antibacterial and antiviral abilities. Studies have shown that quercetin and hesperidin can significantly inhibit the infection of poliovirus, herpes simplex virus, influenza virus and cell virus. and proliferation. The mechanism of action of this function is that flavonoids and viruses form a complex without infection ability. This reaction process has little impact on the organism itself. The application of this feature in food will be an important bargaining chip for food companies to seize the market in the future.
In addition, the anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of citrus flavonoids make it increasingly promising in the field of daily chemicals. It is reported that citrus flavonoids have been added to toothpaste abroad to treat allergic gingivitis with good results.
In summary, citrus flavonoids have important health care functions for the human body. The physiological functions that have been continuously discovered in recent years have once again set off an upsurge in research on their characteristics and applications. Citrus flavonoids have a certain bitter taste and good solubility, and can be used as food flavor improvers in the development of flavored foods and beverages. New technologies for using flavonoids to replace caffeine and quinine are being studied abroad. However, in my country, there is almost no research on the application of citrus flavonoids as food additives. my country is rich in citrus resources, and the in-depth development of citrus flavonoid resources, especially in the fields of medicine, food and health care products, has significant economic and social benefits.