15 research outputs found
Uso de entulho de construção civil como sistema de cobertura para abatimento de drenagem ácida de mina em uma mina abandonada de pirita
Nitrogen fertilization of fall panicum cultivars (Panicum dichotomiflorum Michx.): biochemical and agronomical aspects
Produtividade, eficiência agronômica, características nutricionais e tecnológicas do feijão adubado com nitrogênio em plantio direto e convencional
Produtividade e característica tecnológica de grãos em feijoeiro adubado com nitrogênio e molibdênio
Potential Phytopharmacy and Food Applications of Capsicum spp.: A Comprehensive Review
Capsicum genus (Solanaceae) is native to the Americas. Today, it is an important agricultural crop cultivated around the world, not only due to its economic importance, but also for the nutritional value of the fruits. Among their phytochemical constituents, capsaicinoids are characteristic and responsible of the pungency of sharp-tasting cultivars. Moreover, Capsicum and capsaicinoids (mainly, capsaicin) have been largely studied because of their health benefits. Thus, this study reviews the scientific knowledge about Capsicum spp. and their phytochemicals against cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, pain, and metabolic syndrome, as well as their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. These bioactivities can be the basis of the formulation of functional ingredients and natural preservatives containing Capsicum extracts or isolated compounds