04/21/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers from Jiangsu University in China and the University of Massachusetts summarized the findings of studies on chicoric acid and the mechanisms underlying its health benefits.
Their review appeared in the Journal of Medicinal Food.
The researchers believe that mechanistic studies involving humans are needed to further determine the beneficial properties of chicoric acid and evaluate its potential as a functional food ingredient.
Journal Reference:
Peng Y, Sun Q, Park Y. THE BIOACTIVE EFFECTS OF CHICORIC ACID AS A FUNCTIONAL FOOD INGREDIENT. Journal of Medicinal Food. 10 July 2019;22(7):645–652. DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2018.0211
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