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The increasing world population entails a great necessity to produce large amounts
of food, leading to an increase in organic waste. Unlike traditional agriculture,
based on the circular sustainability, modern agriculture produces tons of residues,
which are accumulated in landfills or, in some cases, burnt. Numerous studies have
demonstrated that agricultural residues are rich in bioactive compounds, particu-
larly phenolic compounds, with antioxidant properties. Antioxidant activity has
been widely related with protective effects and prevention potential for different
diseases. Also, the scavenging and protective effects of antioxidant compounds
have shown a connection and synergistic effect with other biological properties,
such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-aging, neuroprotective, cardio-
protective, or antidiabetic. These compounds can be applied in several fields,
including food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industry. This chapter will be focused
on the interconnected bioactive properties and possible applications of plant-origin
compounds with antioxidant potential to valorize different agricultural waste.
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Keywords
Agriculture waste Antioxidant Application Biological properties Synergy
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Citation
Carpena Rodríguez, María; García-Oliveira, Paula; González Pereira, Antía; Soria-Lopez, Anton; Chamorro Rivo, Franklin Noel; Collazo, Nicolas; Jarboui, Amira; Simal-Gandara, Jesus; Prieto Lage, Miguel A. (2022). Plant antioxidants from agricultural waste: synergistic potential with other biological properties and possible applications. In Plant Antioxidants and Health. p. 343-380