Corn Phytochemicals and Their Health Benefits

Publication date: Available online 5 September 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Sheng Siyuan, Li Tong, Rui Hai LiuAbstractWhole grain has a wide range of phytochemicals exhibiting health benefits of lowering risk of chronic diseases. As commonly consumed grain product, corn has unique profiles of nutrients and phytochemicals when compared with other whole grains. Corn nutrients and phytochemicals include vitamins (A, B, E, and K), minerals (Mg, P, and K), phenolic acids (ferulic acid, coumaric acid, and syringic acid), carotenoids and flavonoids (anthocyanins), and dietary fiber. More and more scientific evidences have shown that regular consumption of whole grain corn lowers the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity and improves digestive health. Further studies on bioactive compounds of corn related to health are needed.
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - Category: Food Science Source Type: research