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Sorghum phytonutrients and their health benefits: A systematic review from cell to clinical trials

Lívia de Lacerda de Oliveira; Lúcio Flávio de Alencar Figueiredo

Journal of Food Science · 2024

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Abstract Sorghum is key for global food security due to its genetic variability, resilience, and rich phytonutrient content, which are linked to numerous health benefits. A systematic review assessed the health effects of sorghum by analyzing cell ( n  = 22), animal ( n  = 20), and human ( n  = 7) studies across antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, obesity, cancer, cardiovascular, and diabetes outcomes. This review, involving 42 papers and 177 researchers from 12 countries, collected data from sorghum accessions (acc) and significant effects. Studies used 68 identified and 8 unidentified sorghums, 57% red ( n

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1111/1750-3841.17011
Catalogue ID
NRmo9zxr64-08z
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