Updated Mineral Composition and Potential Therapeutic Properties of Different Varieties of Olive Leaves from Olea europaea

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2023

Autores

Beatriz B P P Oliveira (Autor) FFUP; Lopes, L (Autor) Outra; Cheu, MH (Autor) Outra; Soares, E (Autor) Outra; Meireles, D (Autor) Outra; Machado, J (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Plants

Vol. 12

Página Final: 916

Editora: MDPI

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ID Authenticus: P-00Y-404

DOI: 10.3390/plants12040916

Abstract (EN): Olea europaea L. folium has been studied for its potential nutraceutical properties. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted on samples of Madural, Verdeal, and Cobrancosa elementary leaves and leave sprouts (mamoes) collected in the region of Valpacos, Portugal. Mineral analysis determined the measurements of the levels of several macro- and micro-elements based on ICP-MS techniques. The inorganic analysis in this work allowed us to propose olive leaf extract (OLE) from different cultivars as a viable and affordable source of mineral substrates to address disorders related to essential elements such as Na, K, Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, and Cu deficiencies. Given the importance of the research on novel therapies, finding a suitable substrate for extracting quality amounts of mineral is a priority. The physiological influence of enzymes dependent on minerals with regard to neuroinflammatory and neurobehavioral, metabolic, cardiovascular, osteodegenerative, anti-aging, pulmonary, and immunological defense disorders might dictate the importance of further research for designing supplementation based on the nutraceutical potential of OLE of these cultivars predominant in the northern region of Portugal.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 8