摘要
现代化大大改变了生活方式，特别是饮食习惯，导致慢性病的增加，糖尿病是主要的代谢紊乱。药用药草如Costus pictus(C.pictus)，通常被称为胰岛素植物，提供了一种有希望的方法来管理这些情况。它是一种多年生的科苔科植物，富含蛋白质、纤维、矿物质（K、Ca、Cr、Fe、Mn、Cu、Zn）和生物活性化合物。这篇综述强调了植物在减轻慢性疾病和代谢紊乱方面的潜力，因为它具有多种生物活性，包括保肝、抗炎、抗癌、抗糖尿病和抗氧化性质。这些好处主要归因于其植物化学物质，主要是黄酮类化合物和酚类化合物。抗糖尿病机制包括抑制糖代谢所必需的代谢酶，而其抗氧化活性有助于降低与各种疾病相关的过量活性氧(ROS)水平。此外，可将C.pictus掺入功能性食品如烘焙和糖果产品、功能性饮料和可食用涂料中。我们讨论了膳食因素，生物活性和潜在机制与木香相关，强调其在功能性食品配方中的适用性。综合目前的研究强调了植物在调节葡萄糖代谢，增强抗氧化防御方面的作用，以及它在减轻疾病如糖尿病方面的潜力。通过深入研究其膳食因素和生物活性之间的协同作用，本综述旨在阐明木香的多方面效益，从而促进其融入可持续农业实践，并为公共健康营养做出贡献。
Abstract
Modernisation has significantly altered lifestyles, particularly eating habits, contributing to the increase of chronic diseases, with diabetes mellitus being a predominant metabolic disorder. Medicinal herbs such as Costus pictus (C. pictus), commonly known as the Insulin plant, offer a promising approach to managing these conditions. It is a perennial plant from the Costaceae family rich in proteins, fibres, minerals (K, Ca, Cr, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn), and bioactive compounds. This review highlighted the plant's potential in mitigating chronic diseases and metabolic disorders due to its diverse bioactivities, including hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. These benefits are primarily attributed to its phytochemicals, mainly flavonoids and phenolic compounds. The antidiabetic mechanism involves suppressing metabolic enzymes essential for carbohydrate metabolism, while its antioxidant activity helps reduce excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels implicated in various diseases. Furthermore, C. pictus can be incorporated into functional foods such as bakery and confectionery products, functional drinks, and edible coatings. We discussed the dietary factors, bioactivities, and underlying mechanisms associated with Costus pictus D., emphasising its applicability in functional food formulations. The synthesis of current research highlights the plant's role in modulating glucose metabolism, enhancing antioxidant defences, and its potential in mitigating diseases such as diabetes. By delving into the synergies between its dietary factors and bioactivities, this review aims to elucidate the multifaceted benefits of Costus pictus D., thereby fostering its integration into sustainable agricultural practises and contributing to public health nutrition.
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