Potato tubers as a significant source of antioxidants in human nutrition
2000
Lachman, J. | Hamouz, K. | Orsak, M. | Pivec, V. (Ceska Zemedelska Univ., Prague-Suchdol (Czech Republic))
One of the richest sources of antioxidants in human diet are potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum). Their antioxidant content decreases in great deal atherosclerotic processes, inhibits from cholesterol accumulation in blood serum and enhances resistance of vascular walls. Many antioxidants decrease risk of coronary heart disease and have free radical scavenging effect. The main potato antioxidants are polyphenols, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, tocopherols, alpha-lipoic acid, and selenium.
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