Protective Role of an Extract Waste Product from Citrus bergamia in an In Vitro Model of Neurodegeneration.

ABSTRACT: A balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables and ensuring the intake of natural products, has been shown to reduce or prevent the occurrence of many chronic diseases. However, the choice to consume large quantities of fruits and vegetables leads to an increase in the amount of waste, which can cause an alteration in environmental sustainability. To date, the concept of a "byproduct" has evolved, now being understood as a waste product from which it is still possible obtain useful compounds. Byproducts in the agricultural sector are a rich source of bioactive compounds, capable of possessing a second life, decreasing the amount of waste products, the disposal costs, and environmental pollution. A promising and well-known citrus of the Mediterranean diet is the bergamot (Citrus bergamia

SUBMITTER: Maiuolo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10255109 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature