Plants and their corresponding botanical preparations have been used for centuries due to their remarkable potential in both the treatment and prevention of oxidative stress-related disorders. Aging and aging-related diseases, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders, which have increased exponentially, are intrinsically related with redox imbalance and oxidative stress. Hundreds of biologically active constituents are present in each whole plant matrix, providing promissory bioactive effects for human beings. Indeed, the worldwide population has devoted increased attention and preference for the use of medicinal plants for healthy aging and longevity promotion. In fact, plant-derived bioactives present a broad spectrum of biological effects, and their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and, more recently, anti-aging effects, are considered to be a hot topic among the medical and scientific communities. Nonetheless, despite the numerous biological effects, it should not be forgotten that some bioactive molecules are prone to oxidation and can even exert pro-oxidant effects. In this sense, the objective of the present review is to provide a detailed overview of plant-derived bioactives in age-related disorders. Specifically, the role of phytochemicals as antioxidants and pro-oxidant agents is carefully addressed, as is their therapeutic relevance in longevity, aging-related disorders, and healthy-aging promotion. Finally, an eye-opening look into the overall evidence of plant compounds related to longevity is presented.

Plant-Derived Bioactives and Oxidative Stress-Related Disorders : A Key Trend towards Healthy Aging and Longevity Promotion / B. Salehi, E. Azzini, P. Zucca, E. Maria Varoni, N. V. Anil Kumar, L. Dini, E. Panzarini, J. Rajkovic, P. Valere Tsouh Fokou, I. Peluso, A. Prakash Mishra, M. Nigam, Y. El Rayess, M. El Beyrouthy, W. N. Setzer, L. Polito, M. Iriti, A. Sureda, M. Magdalena Quetglas-Llabrés, M. Martorell, N. Martins, M. Sharifi-Rad, L. M. Estevinho, J. Sharifi-Rad. - In: APPLIED SCIENCES. - ISSN 2076-3417. - 10:3(2020 Feb), pp. 947.1-947.26.

Plant-Derived Bioactives and Oxidative Stress-Related Disorders : A Key Trend towards Healthy Aging and Longevity Promotion

E. Maria Varoni;M. Iriti;
2020

Abstract

Plants and their corresponding botanical preparations have been used for centuries due to their remarkable potential in both the treatment and prevention of oxidative stress-related disorders. Aging and aging-related diseases, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders, which have increased exponentially, are intrinsically related with redox imbalance and oxidative stress. Hundreds of biologically active constituents are present in each whole plant matrix, providing promissory bioactive effects for human beings. Indeed, the worldwide population has devoted increased attention and preference for the use of medicinal plants for healthy aging and longevity promotion. In fact, plant-derived bioactives present a broad spectrum of biological effects, and their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and, more recently, anti-aging effects, are considered to be a hot topic among the medical and scientific communities. Nonetheless, despite the numerous biological effects, it should not be forgotten that some bioactive molecules are prone to oxidation and can even exert pro-oxidant effects. In this sense, the objective of the present review is to provide a detailed overview of plant-derived bioactives in age-related disorders. Specifically, the role of phytochemicals as antioxidants and pro-oxidant agents is carefully addressed, as is their therapeutic relevance in longevity, aging-related disorders, and healthy-aging promotion. Finally, an eye-opening look into the overall evidence of plant compounds related to longevity is presented.
medicinal plants; bioactive molecules; phenolic compounds; oxidative stress; antioxidants; chronic disorders; health maintenance; longevity
Settore AGR/12 - Patologia Vegetale
feb-2020
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