AbouZeid EM, Afifi AH, Hussei RA, Salama AA, Youssef FS, El-Ahmady SH, Ammar NM. Phoenix dactylifera L.: An Overview of Phytochemical Constituents and Impact on Women's Health.
Chem Biodivers 2024:e202400456. [PMID:
38687201 DOI:
10.1002/cbdv.202400456]
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Abstract
Phoenix dactylifera L. (date palm) is the most significant member of the palm family (Arecaceae), particularly in the Middle East and Arab World. It is a valuable source of both primary and secondary metabolites including sugars, amino acids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, carotenoids, phytosterols, terpenes and sphingolipids, besides vitamins and minerals. Besides, it possesses a wide array of pharmacologic activities viz. immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, anti-mutagenic and anti-cancer activities, in addition to its positive effects on male and female fertility. Further research is still required to deeply understand its clinical implications, especially concerning women's health. Moreover, there are other Phoenix species that still need to be investigated to learn more about their undiscovered phytochemical components and biological activities.
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