Nutritional properties of selected superfood extracts and their potential health benefits.
Jacqueline P BarsbyJames M CowleyShalem Y LeemaqzJessica A GriegerDaniel R McKeatingAnthony V PerkinsSusan E P BastianRachel A BurtonTina Bianco-MiottoPublished in: PeerJ (2021)
assays showed sunflower had the highest antioxidant activity. However, differences in extract composition and antioxidant properties could not be directly related to the observed increase in cell viability suggesting that other components in the extracts may be responsible. Future studies will further characterize these extracts and investigate whether they are beneficial for gastrointestinal health.