TY  - JOUR
N2  - Asparagus species is recognized as a perennial herb with several valuable functional ingredients, and has been widely used as medicine and food since ancient times. Among its main chemical constituents, saponins play a vital role in the health benefits and biological activities including anti-cancer, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic. This review summarizes the preparation methods, structure and classification, biological functions, as well as the food and non-food applications of asparagus saponins, with a special emphasis on its anti-cancer effects in vitro and in vivo. Further, the main challenges and limitations of the current research trends in asparagus saponins are highlighted after a detailed analysis of the recent research information. This review bridges the gap between bioactive components and human health and aids current research on functional and health-promoting foods and medicinal application of Asparagus saponins.
SN  - 1040-8398
A1  - Zhang, Fan
A1  - Chen, Shengxiong
A1  - Zhang, Jianguo
A1  - Thakur, Kiran
A1  - Battino, Maurizio
A1  - Cao, Hui
A1  - Farag, Mohamed A.
A1  - Xiao, Jianbo
A1  - Wei, Zhaojun
UR  - http://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2023.2249097
TI  - Asparagus saponins: effective natural beneficial ingredient in functional foods, from preparation to applications
JF  - Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
EP  - 19
KW  - Saponin; asparagus; extraction;health benefits; anticancer; applications
Y1  - 2023/08//
SP  - 1
ID  - uneatlantico8682
AV  - none
ER  -