火龙果的功能及其作用机制研究进展

Research Progress on the Function of Pitaya and Its Mechanism

摘要: 火龙果是一种世界各地广泛种植的食用果品,含有甜菜色素、多酚类化合物、β-胡萝卜素等丰富的生物活性成分。火龙果的抗氧化、抗癌、抗菌、抗炎等多种生理功能及其作用机制已成为研究热点,其对心血管疾病、糖尿病、肥胖以及其他代谢疾病的改善作用也倍受关注。本文对火龙果的各种功能和相关作用机理进行了概述,为其进一步的开发利用提供一定的理论依据,以期在功能性食品及医药领域有更大的发展空间。

Abstract: Pitaya is a widely cultivated and edible fruit all over the world. It is rich in bioactive ingredients such as betalains,polyphenol compounds,and β-carotene. The antioxidant,anti-cancer,anti-bacterial,anti-inflammatory and other physiological functions of pitaya have become research hotspots. It has also attracted attention on the improvement of cardiovascular diseases,diabetes,obesity and other metabolic diseases. In this paper,the various functions and related mechanisms of pitaya are summarized. It provided a theoretical basis for its further development and utilization. It was expected that pitaya will have more space in the development of the functional food and medicine.