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Corn Byproducts as Source of Nutraceuticals

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Nutraceuticals are food-based substances originating from herb and medicine formulations for the prophylaxis and therapy of diseases. Starting from fourteenth century till now, corn intake is important owing to its high content of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, dietary fibres, bioactive compounds with health advantages. The corn phenolics like ferulic acid, syringic acid, caffeic acid exhibit antibacterial, antimicrobial and chemopreventive effects and alleviates oxidative stress, cytokine production, NFκB activation. The corn carotenoids like lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, α- and β-carotene exhibit antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic qualities, inactivating free radical antioxidants, enhance immune function. The corn fatty acids like linoleic acid, oleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid enhance the levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in plasma phospholipids, which improves cardiovascular health. Nearly all essential vitamins and minerals are present in corn byproducts which can aid in normal functioning of body. The corn dietary fibres can improve digestive health acting as prebiotic and laxative too. Regular consumption of corn byproducts can decrease risk of neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, etc. improving overall health.

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Palai, S., Kesh, S.S. (2022). Corn Byproducts as Source of Nutraceuticals. In: Egbuna, C., Sawicka, B., Khan, J. (eds) Food and Agricultural Byproducts as Important Source of Valuable Nutraceuticals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98760-2_13

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