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The Potential of Phytomelatonin as a Nutraceutical
Marino B Arnao1, Josefa Hernández-Ruiz2
1Department of Plant Biology (Plant Physiology), Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain. marino@um.es.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 25, 2018
Summary
Phytomelatonin, a plant-derived compound related to tryptophan, offers significant cellular and physiological protection in plants under stress. Its natural origin presents opportunities for use as a nutraceutical with potential human health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Plant biochemistry and physiology
- Nutraceutical science
- Natural product chemistry
Background:
- Phytomelatonin (plant melatonin) is structurally related to the amino acid tryptophan.
- It exhibits diverse cellular and physiological actions, notably protective effects in plants facing stress.
- Its natural origin makes it a compound of interest for various applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of phytomelatonin's origin and its general actions in plants.
- To explore the potential of phytomelatonin as a nutraceutical, focusing on human health benefits.
- To compare synthetic melatonin with phytomelatonin and discuss the phytomelatonin market.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on phytomelatonin's properties, actions, and applications.
- Analysis of plant species with high phytomelatonin levels.
- Comparison of synthetic and plant-derived melatonin (purity, origin).
- Market analysis of phytomelatonin.
Main Results:
- Phytomelatonin demonstrates significant protective roles in plants under various stress conditions.
- Its vegetable origin highlights its potential as a natural nutraceutical ingredient.
- Differences in origin and purity exist between synthetic melatonin and phytomelatonin.
- The current market for phytomelatonin shows potential but also faces limitations.
Conclusions:
- Phytomelatonin is a versatile natural compound with demonstrated benefits in plants and potential applications in human health as a nutraceutical.
- Understanding its origin, purity, and biological actions is crucial for its effective utilization.
- Further research and market development are needed to fully realize the potential of phytomelatonin.
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