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Myrcene—What Are the Potential Health Benefits of This Flavouring and Aroma Agent?

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Myrcene (β-myrcene) is an abundant monoterpene which occurs as a major constituent in many plant species, including hops and cannabis. It is a popular flavouring and aroma agent (food additive) used in the manufacture of food and beverages. This review aims to report on the occurrence, biological and toxicological profile of β-myrcene. The main reported biological properties of β-myrcene—anxiolytic, antioxidant, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties—are discussed, with the mechanisms of activity. Here we also discuss recent data regarding the safety of β-myrcene. Overall, β-myrcene has shown promising health benefits in many animal studies. However, studies conducted in humans is lacking. In the future, there is potential for the formulation and production of non-alcoholic beers, functional foods and drinks, and cannabis extracts (low in THC) rich in β-myrcene.

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Shelini Surendran Fatimah Qassadi Geyan Surendran Dash Lilley Michael Heinrich

Frontiers in Nutrition

Title: Myrcene—What Are the Potential Health Benefits of This Flavouring and Aroma Agent?

Description:

Myrcene (β-myrcene) is an abundant monoterpene which occurs as a major constituent in many plant species, including hops and cannabis.

It is a popular flavouring and aroma agent (food additive) used in the manufacture of food and beverages.

This review aims to report on the occurrence, biological and toxicological profile of β-myrcene.

The main reported biological properties of β-myrcene—anxiolytic, antioxidant, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties—are discussed, with the mechanisms of activity.

Here we also discuss recent data regarding the safety of β-myrcene.

Overall, β-myrcene has shown promising health benefits in many animal studies.

However, studies conducted in humans is lacking.

In the future, there is potential for the formulation and production of non-alcoholic beers, functional foods and drinks, and cannabis extracts (low in THC) rich in β-myrcene.

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