Title:An Insight into the Promising Therapeutic Potential of Chicoric Acid
Volume: 25
Issue: 13
Author(s): Ahsas Goyal*, Nandini Dubey, Anant Agrawal, Rashmi Sharma and Aanchal Verma
Affiliation:
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Chicoric acid, hydroxycinnamic acid, chicory, cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress.
Abstract: The pharmacological treatments that are now recommended for the therapy of chronic
illnesses are examined in a great number of studies to determine whether or not they are both
safe and effective. Therefore, it is important to investigate various alternative therapeutic assistance,
such as natural remedies derived from medicinal plants. In this context, chicoric acid,
classified as a hydroxycinnamic acid, has been documented to exhibit a range of health advantages.
These include antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, obesity-preventing, and neuroprotective
effects. Due to its considerable pharmacological properties, chicoric acid has found
extensive applications in food, pharmaceuticals, animal husbandry, and various other commercial
sectors. This article provides a comprehensive overview of in vitro and in vivo investigations
on chicoric acid, highlighting its beneficial effects and therapeutic activity when used as a
preventative and management aid for public health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, and hepatic illnesses like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Moreover, further investigation
of this compound can lead to its development as a potential phytopharmaceutical candidate.