Enhancing health through phenolic compounds: A comprehensive review of spices and herbs consumed in Cameroon based on global research

Fabrice Fabien Dongho Dongmo , Adelaide Demasse Mawamba , Rebecca Madeleine Ebelle Etame , William Djeukeu Asongni , Landry Lienou Lienou , Ousman Tamgue , Modeste Lambert Sameza , Rosalie Anne Ngono Ngane , Inocent Gouado
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For centuries, various cultures worldwide have utilized spices and herbs (S&H) not only for their culinary attributes but also for their medicinal properties. These natural substances are abundant in phenolic compounds (PCs), a category of chemical compounds associated with a plethora of health benefits. This review offers an exhaustive examination of the health advantages of commonly consumed S&H in Cameroon, with a specific focus on their PCs. It delves into the diverse roles these natural substances play, such as modulating the immune system, demonstrating anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer activities, and providing protection for various body systems including the cardiovascular, renal, neurological, reproductive, and digestive systems. The research also discusses the hepatoprotective properties of PCs, underscoring their potential as natural substitutes to traditional treatments. However, it also emphasizes the potential side effects of S&H and their PCs, especially when consumed in large amounts without medical guidance. The findings of this research highlight the significant therapeutic potential of S&H and their PCs. It advocates for additional research to confirm health benefits, evaluate compound safety, and consider sustainability for product development. The study also calls for collaborative research and integration with conventional medicine to revolutionize healthcare.
通过酚类化合物促进健康:基于全球研究对喀麦隆消费的香料和草药进行全面审查
几个世纪以来,世界各地的各种文化都在使用香料和草药(S&;H),不仅因为它们的烹饪特性,而且因为它们的药用特性。这些天然物质富含酚类化合物(PCs),这是一类与大量健康益处相关的化合物。这篇综述详尽地考察了喀麦隆普遍食用的S&;H对健康的好处,并特别关注了他们的个人电脑。它深入研究了这些天然物质发挥的不同作用,如调节免疫系统,显示抗肥胖,抗糖尿病和抗癌活性,并为各种身体系统提供保护,包括心血管,肾脏,神经,生殖和消化系统。该研究还讨论了pc的肝脏保护特性,强调了它们作为传统治疗的天然替代品的潜力。然而,它也强调了S&;H及其个人电脑的潜在副作用,特别是在没有医疗指导的情况下大量食用时。这项研究的发现突出了S&;H及其pc的显著治疗潜力。它提倡进行更多的研究,以确认对健康的益处,评估化合物的安全性,并考虑产品开发的可持续性。该研究还呼吁进行合作研究,并与传统医学相结合,以彻底改变医疗保健。
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