Table 3.
Different important bioactive compounds with structure and their properties
| Sl. No. | Name of bioactive compounds | Structure | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Quercetin | ![]() |
It inhibits or retard oxidation reactions, and counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues |
| 2. | Curcumin | ![]() |
Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature, it also have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions |
| 3. | Resveratrol | ![]() |
The resveratrol include its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, platelet aggregation inhibitors and enzyme inhibitors in animal tissue |
| 4. | Rutin | ![]() |
Rutin have high antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer effects. It also exhibits neuroprotective, nephroprotective, and hepatoprotective properties |
| 5. | Catechin | ![]() |
It scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and modulate various cellular pathways. |
| 6. | Capsaicin | ![]() |
Capsaicin shown analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. It can also play a role in cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal issues, and dermatological conditions |





