Grape Seeds Extract as Brain Food: A Review

  • Souad El Gengaihi Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Dept., Pharmaceutical Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12311 Cairo, Egypt
  • Doha H. Abou Baker Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Dept., Pharmaceutical Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12311 Cairo, Egypt
Keywords: Grape seed extract, Flavonoids, Antioxidant, Alzheimer.

Abstract

Interest in the biological role of bioactive compounds present in medicinal herbs has increased over the last years. Of particular interest are plants that have an anti-Alzheimer activities. Several plants can be useful for Alzheimer (AD) management. Such as these which have anti-inflammatory activity, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory action, anti-apoptotic, slow the aggregation of amyloid peptide and antioxidant activities. Grape seed extract (GSE) is a complex mixture of several compounds, mostly represented by polyphenols and flavonoids. Their consumption is safe and is recognized to exert several health benefits. GS flavonoids have been associated with the reduced risk of chronic diseases, we present some findings on the potential benefits of GSE for the treatment of AD.
Published
2017-01-25