New Insights into Dietary Pterostilbene: Sources, Metabolism, and Health Promotion Effects.

ABSTRACT: Pterostilbene (PTS), a compound most abundantly found in blueberries, is a natural analog of resveratrol. Several plant species, such as peanuts and grapes, produce PTS. While resveratrol has been extensively studied for its antioxidant properties, recent evidence also points out the diverse therapeutic potential of PTS. Several studies have identified the robust pharmacodynamic features of PTS, including better intestinal absorption and elevated hepatic stability than resveratrol. Indeed, due to its higher bioavailability paired with reduced toxicity compared to other stilbenes, PTS has become an attractive drug candidate for the treatment of several disease conditions, including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and aging. This review article provides

SUBMITTER: Nagarajan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9571692 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature