Health promoting activity of myricetin: A natural flavonoid

Abstract

Myricetin is a plant-derived flavonoid and is well known for its nutraceuticals value. It is a natural flavonol with hydroxyl groups at 3, 5, 7, 3', 4' and 5' positions, which found in fruits, vegetables, tea, berries and red wine. Furthermore, it can perform the functions including antiinflammation, anti-oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, neuroprotective properties, and anti-hyperlipidemia. All of those functions may contribute the prevention of cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disease. In the present book chapter, a comprehensive discussion has been made to address the potential benefits of myricetin on cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disease. We also discuss the underlined mechanism involved in the biological action of myricetin. ? 2017 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.