Volume: 1, 2022
1st International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: T037
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL1.T037
Published online: 26 April 2022
ICDSUPL, 1, T037 (2022)
Beetroot pomace as a source of bioactive compounds
Julian Szymański1*, Dominik Szwajgier1, Ewa Baranowska-Wójcik1
1 Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Human Nutrition, University of Life Sciences,
Skromna 8, 20-704 Lublin, Poland
* Corresponding author: julian.szymanski@up.lublin.pl
Abstract
Currently, in some parts of the world (e.g. in Europe), an increasing number of people will suffer from neurodegenerative diseases due to aging populations. This also applies to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Pharmacotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for AD. The current trend of scientific research is to search for natural compounds present in plant tissues. For several years, there has been a growing interest in nutraceuticals – functional food with health-promoting properties. It has been shown in many scientific works that beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) can be an interesting alternative in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as, among others, AD. Red beet waste after dye leaching is still a rich source of betalain dyes and polyphenols. Waste extract exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity and contains compounds that inhibit the activity of cholinesterases, compounds important in the treatment of AD. Research teams from various regions of the world have confirmed that compounds present in the tissues of red beet can reduce oxidative stress and the process of lipid peroxidation, which are components of, among others, nerve cells. The use of beet waste also makes economic sense – you can easily and cheaply obtain a source of valuable compounds. The use of waste has a multifaceted importance also – waste management, obtaining bioactive ingredients and using them in food production, prevention of civilization diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases.
How to cite
J. Szymański, D. Szwajgier, E. Baranowska-Wójcik, 2022. Beetroot pomace as a source of bioactive compounds. In: 1st International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL1/T037