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Review
. 2022 Jan;21(1):4-45.
doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12877. Epub 2021 Dec 21.

Bioactive compounds in lettuce: Highlighting the benefits to human health and impacts of preharvest and postharvest practices

Xiao Yang  1 , María I Gil  2 , Qichang Yang  1 , Francisco A Tomás-Barberán  2
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Bioactive compounds in lettuce: Highlighting the benefits to human health and impacts of preharvest and postharvest practices

Xiao Yang et al. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2022 Jan.

Abstract

Lettuce is one of the most commonly consumed leafy vegetables worldwide and is available throughout the entire year. Lettuce is also a significant source of natural phytochemicals. These compounds, including glycosylated flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, the vitamin B groups, ascorbic acid, tocopherols, and sesquiterpene lactones, are essential nutritional bioactive compounds. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the composition of health-promoting compounds in different types of lettuce, the potential health benefits of lettuce in reducing the risks of chronic diseases, and the effect of preharvest and postharvest practices on the biosynthesis and accumulation of health-promoting compounds in lettuce.

Keywords: (poly)phenols; Lactuca sativa L.; bioactive compound; health benefits; vegetables.

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