Linseed Essential Oil - Source of Lipids as Active Ingredients for Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Campos, JR (Author) Other; Severino, P (Author) Other; Ferreira, CS (Author) Other; Zielinska, A (Author) Other; Santini, A (Author) Other; Souto, SB (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

Vol. 26

Pages: 4537-4558

ISSN: 0929-8673

Publisher: BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 29 Citations

Scopus - 30 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-5ZH

DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666181031105603

Abstract (EN): Linseed - also known as flaxseed - is known for its beneficial effects on animal health attributed to its composition. Linseed comprises linoleic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids, various dietary fibers and lignans, which are beneficial to health because they reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as well as cancer, decreasing the levels of cholesterol and relaxing the smooth muscle cells in arteries increasing the blood flow. Essential fatty acids from flax participate in several metabolic processes of the cell, not only as structuring components of the cell membrane but also as storage lipids. Flax, being considered a functional food, can be consumed in a variety of ways, including seeds, oil or flour, contributing to basic nutrition. Several formulations containing flax are available on the market in the form of e.g. capsules and microencapsulated powders having potential as nutraceuticals. This paper revises the different lipid classes found in flaxseeds and their genomics. It also discusses the beneficial effects of flax and flaxseed oil and their biological advantages as ingredients in pharmaceuticals and in nutraceuticals products.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 22