Author(s):
Deepesh Parashar, Ajay Kumar Meena, Manoj Sharma
Email(s):
parashardeepesh.85@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00802 
Address:
Deepesh Parashar1*, Ajay Kumar Meena2, Manoj Sharma1
1SOS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior – 474011 (M.P).
2Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Gwalior - 474009 (MP).
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 10,
Year - 2023
ABSTRACT:
As a result of the modern lifestyle, which includes processed foods, exposure to a large number of toxins and a lack of exercise oxidative stress is induced, due to which free radical production happens continually in all cells as part of normal cellular activity. Excess free radical generation, which can come from a variety of endogenous or exogenous sources, is thought to have a role in the ageing process and the development of illnesses. High levels of reactive oxygen species, on the other hand, destroy lipids, proteins, and DNA by blocking, scavenging, or accelerating their breakdown. Consumer concerns about the safety of their health have prompted the food sector to look for natural alternatives to manufactured equivalents. So now antioxidant capabilities of medicinal plants are being utilised for their capacity to treat or prevent a variety of human illnesses, one of which appears to be oxidative stress. Flavonoids are a class of polyphenol secondary metabolite which serves as a natural antioxidant and is present in a variety of plants and diets. Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-aging, and other bioactive qualities are known to exist in them. Flavonoids are the topic of this review, including their varieties and sources, structural characteristics, and therapeutic implications.
Cite this article:
Deepesh Parashar, Ajay Kumar Meena, Manoj Sharma. Flavonoids - A Review on Natural Antioxidants. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2023; 16(10):4952-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00802
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Deepesh Parashar, Ajay Kumar Meena, Manoj Sharma. Flavonoids - A Review on Natural Antioxidants. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2023; 16(10):4952-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00802 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2023-16-10-72
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