Bioactive Compounds and Biological Functions of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Sun Yat-sen University · Shanghai Jiao Tong University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
L.) is a widely consumed spice in the world. Garlic contains diverse bioactive compounds, such as allicin, alliin, diallyl sulfide, diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide, ajoene, and S-allyl-cysteine. Substantial studies have shown that garlic and its bioactive constituents exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, immunomodulatory, cardiovascular protective, anticancer, hepatoprotective, digestive system protective, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, and renal protective properties. In this review, the main bioactive compounds and important biological functions of garlic are summarized, highlighting and discussing the relevant mechanisms of actions. Overall, garlic is an…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 102.28
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 174
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8Topics & keywords
- Allium sativum
- Allicin
- Diallyl disulfide
- Alliin
- Diallyl trisulfide
- Organosulfur compounds
- Nutraceutical
- Garlic Oil