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Health Problems of Civilization
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Health Problems of Civilization Physical activity: diseases and issues recognized by the WHO
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4/2024
vol. 18
 
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Review paper

HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES OF BROAD BEANS (VICIA FABA L.)

Alicja Baranowska
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  1. Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Technical Sciences, John Paul II University in Biała Podlaska, Poland
Health Prob Civil. 2024; 18(4): 481-490.
Online publish date: 2024/11/05
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The aim of this work was to review scientific studies on the health-promoting properties of one of the oldest legumes, the broad bean (Vicia faba L). A review of the research literature concludes that broad bean seeds are a rich source of plant proteins, complex carbohydrates, essential vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. The seeds also contain small amounts of lipids. Broad beans are a good source of l-3,4-dihydroxphenylalanine (L-DOPA), a precursor of dopamine, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), present in broad beans, is an amino acid that lowers blood pressure. Bean seeds contain anti-nutritional substances, e.g. vicin and convicin, which exacerbate the symptoms of hemolytic anemia known as favaism. Based on scientific evidence, regular consumption of legumes is potentially beneficial to health, including but not limited to reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. There is currently a growing interest in the use of legume proteins for the production of functional food products. Analysis of the research literature suggests that Vicia faba L. seeds can be a functional food ingredient and should be an important part of the diet.
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health promoting properties, Vicia faba L, broad beans, plant protein, chemical composition


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