A review on walnut: Its pharmacological properties and role in human life
Author(s):
Mohammed Junaidh K, Muhammed Sajid EK, Mohammed Ashif, Arsha Saji and Mukul Kumar
Abstract:
Walnuts have high nutritional and pharmacological properties. They are considered to be a type of natural functional food. Its consumption at recommended amounts has a number of health advantages, including a lower risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease, prevention of some cancers, and type 2 diabetes, and also it acts as an antioxidant. The number of bioactive elements in walnuts, such as polyphenols, plant sterols, dietary fiber, proteins, sterols, and essential fatty acids, contribute significantly. This review summarizes the bioactive components present in walnut and how they affect the gut microbiota and also their studies and pharmacological properties.
How to cite this article:
Mohammed Junaidh K, Muhammed Sajid EK, Mohammed Ashif, Arsha Saji and Mukul Kumar. A review on walnut: Its pharmacological properties and role in human life. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2022; 11(6S): 2867-2871.