$CO_{2}$ treatment improves the hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant properties of fenugreek seeds

A high level of serum cholesterol is a major cause of atherosclerosis. Fenugreek is a well-known hypocholes-terolaemic agent with amazing phytochemical composition. Due to its impact on plant metabolism, CO2 enrichment was tested as a strategy to support functional values in fenugreek seeds. Phytochemical composition and biological activities of three fenugreek cultivars (G2, G6 and G30) grown under ambient (aCO(2), 400 mu mol mol(-1)) and elevated CO2 (eCO(2), 620 mu mol mol(-1)) were assessed. Applying eCO(2) improved physical parameters of fenugreek seeds, and enhanced their biological activities. A significant increase in hypocholes-terolaemic potential, as indicated by inhibition of cholesterol micellar solubility and pancreatic lipase activity, was recorded. In addition, antioxidant, anti-lipid peroxidation and antibacterial activities were improved. These enhanced biological activities were accompanied by improved seed chemical composition at the primary and secondary metabolic levels. Therefore, eCO(2) treatment represents an efficient strategy to increase the hypocholes-terolaemic, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of fenugreek seeds.

Jaar van publicatie:2020

Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article

BOF-keylabel:ja

BOF-publication weight:6

CSS-citation score:3

Auteurs:International

Authors from:Higher Education

Toegankelijkheid:Open