Extraction Methods, Properties, Functions, and Interactions with Other Nutrients of Lotus Procyanidins: A Review
Qian Wu, Fen Zhang, Mengyao Niu, Jia Yan, Lin Shi, Yinggang Liang, Jiangying Tan, Yang Xu, Jian‐Hua Xu, Jing‐Yi Wang, Nianjie Feng
Abstract
Lotus procyanidins, natural polyphenolic compounds isolated from the lotus plant family, are widely recognized as potent antioxidants that scavenge free radicals in the human body and exhibit various pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiobesity, and hypoglycemic. With promising applications in food and healthcare, lotus procyanidins have attracted extensive attention in recent years. This review provides a comprehensive summary of current research on lotus procyanidins, including extraction methods, properties, functions, and interactions with other nutrient components. Furthermore, this review offers an outlook on future research directions, providing ideas and references for the exploitation and utilization of lotus.