ABSTRACT
Anthocyanins are the most important constituent of mulberry fruits, which are a group of naturally occurring phenolic compounds that are responsible for the color attributes and biological activities of mulberry fruits. Numerous studies suggest that anthocyanins may be positively implicated in human health. In addition to their effects on skin and bone, they also exhibit antidiabetic and antiobesity effects and act as neuroprotective agents. Anthocyanins are water-soluble glycosides belonging to the flavonoid family. They are commonly referred to as anthocyanidins and comprise a variety of compounds, including pelargonidin, cyanidin, delphinidin, peonidin, petunidin, and malvidin. Anthocyanins are safe and exert several health benefits, and the advantages of these compounds have been found in almost all systems. However, to develop these natural substances as food supplements for the prevention or treatment of certain conditions in modern medicine, standardization of the material together with the effective doses for each application needs to be further investigated.
