A Review on The Potential Effects of Plant Metabolites

Abstract

Phytochemical compounds have a substantial impact on human health when they are consumed in their nutrition. These compounds have a functional role in the consistency of the color, smell, and taste of the plants. As a substitute to the synthetic chemicals used in the treatment of many chronic diseases, the interest in the use of plant materials and derivatives has been increased. Phytochemical compounds include flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, lignans, tannins, saponins, glycosides, terpenoids, carotenoids, and others. Plants consist of a mixture of both primary and secondary metabolites, many of which have been demonstrated to exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, antidiabetic, antiinflammatory, anticancer, and antihypertensive properties.