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science1 month ago•6 min saved

Monkfruit's Hidden Health Powers Revealed by New Study

A new study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows monkfruit contains abundant antioxidant-related compounds—terpenoids, flavonoids, and amino acids—concentrated in different parts of four Luohan Guo varieties, which interact with antioxidant receptors and may offer health benefits beyond sweetness. The findings also highlight that each variety has a unique metabolic profile, with implications for nutrition research and food manufacturing.

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#antioxidants #flavonoids #monkfruit

science-and-medicine3 years ago•3 min saved

Reviving Ancient Plant Family for Modern Medicine

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that the evolution of the mint family of plants has diversified their specialized natural characteristics through the evolution of their chemistry, opening up the possibility of future uses in fields such as medicine and pesticide production. The team found a large biosynthetic gene cluster in the beautyberry plant from the mint family, which contains genes that encode two distinct terpenoid pathways. The team found these terpenoids accumulate in various parts of the plant, such as the leaves and roots, and may play distinct roles in adaptation.

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#biosynthetic-gene-cluster #evolution #medicinal-plants