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ReviewRecent patents on biotechnology2026

Exploring the Multifaceted Health Benefits of Natural Dietary Sources: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anticancer, and Antidiabetic Properties.

Preeti Kaushik, Anjela Gahalayan, Sonia Parasar, Madhu Rani, Neha Khurana, Spikey Dogra, Parijat Pandey

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Review in Recent patents on biotechnology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. DietaryFrontiers in veterinary science · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Preeti KaushikDepartment of Microbiology, Chaudhary Bansilal University, Bhiwani, 127021, India.ORCID 0009-0000-1253-063X
Anjela GahalayanDepartment of Zoology, Government P.G College Sector-1, Panchkula, 134113, India.ORCID 0009-0001-2355-2823
Sonia ParasarBiochemical Engineering Research and Process Development Center, CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh, 160036, India.
Madhu RaniDepartment of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India.
Neha KhuranaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7460-7815
Spikey DograDepartment of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, 382355, India.ORCID 0009-0006-6068-3175
Parijat PandeyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurugram University, Gurugram, 122018, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2298-3645

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The lifestyle of today's generation contributes to various health issues like cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. A significant factor contributing to these harmful lifestyle choices is the overconsumption of highly processed, energy-dense foods that are rich in saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars, Conversely, adopting healthier dietary patterns that prioritize the intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats has been shown to protect against these chronic health conditions. Investigating the diverse health benefits of natural food sources requires a holistic approach encompassing dietary intake evaluations, laboratory and animal studies, and human clinical research. These investigations examine the antimicrobial, antioxidant, cancer-fighting, and blood sugar-regulating properties of compounds derived from plants. Studies indicate that diets abundant in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables supply crucial nutrients and biologically active substances such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which provide protective benefits against long-term disease conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Consequently, it is imperative to adjust our dietary practices and lifestyle choices to mitigate the risk of various ailments. Naturally occurring compounds such as curcumin, quercetin, kaempferol, and resveratrol, which are found in diverse food sources, have the potential to combat numerous diseases when incorporated into our diets. This review explores an array of compounds present in dietary sources and their associated biomedical properties, including their anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. Furthermore, it explores various dietrelated strategies designed to promote a healthier lifestyle, including the incorporation of a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, and spices rich in polyphenolic compounds into one's daily nutritional intake. In addition, this review also examines recent patents related to these bioactive food compounds, highlighting their potential applications in disease prevention and therapy.

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Anti-Infective AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsHypoglycemic AgentsAnimalsFruitHumansNeoplasmsPatents as TopicPolyphenolsVegetablesAnti-Infective AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsHypoglycemic AgentsPolyphenolsbiomedical propertyepigeneticsNatural dietary sourcespolyphenolprocessed foodunhealthy diet

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