Amorfrutins are a family of plant-derived polyphenols that have been used for centuries in traditional folk medicine. They are found in many common fruits, such as apples and grapes, as well as in other plants like barley and oats. Amorfrutins were first isolated from apple pomace extract by Japanese scientists in 1988, but their exact chemical structure was not identified until more recently.
Amorfrutins belong to the flavonoid class of secondary metabolites and exhibit antioxidant properties due to their ability to scavenge free radicals. In addition to being beneficial for health, amorfrutins can also be used as food preservatives due to their antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria and fungi. Amorfrutin compounds have been studied for potential applications ranging from cancer prevention to skin care products.
The biological effects of amorfrutins depend on several factors including the specific compound(s) present in the sample, concentration level(s), type of formulation applied (e.g., topical or oral administration), route of administration (oral vs dermal absorption), duration/frequency of exposure etc.. Animal studies suggest that amorfrutin extracts may reduce inflammation, improve cholesterol levels, protect against oxidative stress-induced damage associated with aging processes and even enhance cognitive functioning; however further research is needed before any definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding these purported benefits.
In terms of safety profile, there is evidence suggesting the lack toxicity related reactions upon intake at usual concentrations present within foods containing these substances; however more research is required prior drawing any conclusion applicable humans taking larger doses either orally or through cosmetics formulations containing concentrated amounts of these compounds .
Overall it appears that while further study needs to be done into how effective they actually are at providing therapeutic benefit when taken orally or topically administered , preliminary results indicates positive outcome which suggests potential application as functional ingredient .