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Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.): Bioactive Compounds, Health Functions, and Applications

Liu, D., He, X.Q., Wu, D.T., Li, H.B. and others · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · 2022

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Abstract

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is rich in (poly)phenolic and terpenoid compounds and exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-influenza, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cardiovascular-protective and neuroprotective activities. This review summarises its bioactive compounds, health functions and food applications.

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Liu, D., He, X.Q., Wu, D.T., Li, H.B. and others (2022) 'Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.): Bioactive Compounds, Health Functions, and Applications', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 70(14), pp. 4202-4220. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00010

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