SEA BUCKTHORN (Hippophae Rhamnoides L.) - A SOURCE OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS

On the territory of our Republic there are medicinal plants with scientific and practical value, one of these plants is sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). The literature provides information about the presence of many biologically active substances in the leaves and stems of sea buckthorn. In connection with the above, the study on the scientific and practical justification of the rational use of the above-ground parts of sea buckthorn is relevant. This review article presents the results of modern domestic and foreign research focused on the study of the composition of biologically active substances, pharmacological properties of the fruits and aerial parts of sea buckthorn

The use of plants with high antioxidant activity in cooking

The quality of food has a significant impact on human health and longevity. Antioxidants are found in large quantities in herbaceous plants. Therefore, foods with high antioxidant activity can be considered one aspect of their quality. Antioxidants, in turn, are a form of activity that inhibits the free-radical oxidative processes that occur in living organisms. Consumption of foods high in antioxidants helps maintain normal human health. Antioxidants are used as food supplements or in prepared meals. Therefore, this article discusses the preparation of food using herbs with high antioxidant activity, based on which the antioxidant content of the finished food, vitamin E indicators. Especially in terms of antioxidant content, it is contained in higher amounts in sweet mint bread products than in dill