Prunus avium L. (Sweet Cherry) By-Products: A Source of Phenolic Compounds with Antioxidant and Anti-Hyperglycemic Properties—A Review

Prunus avium L. (sweet cherry) is one of the most appreciated fruit due to its organoleptic and nutritional value. Interestingly, cherry leaves, stems, flowers are agri-food by-products rich in bioactive compounds that mostly still unexploited. Stems leaves have been used folk medicine since ancient times. Recently, also proved be an interesting source with therapeutic properties. Phenolic compounds, namely hydroxycinnamic acids flavonoids, present phytochemicals P. fruits their by-products. These shown a good antioxidant potential prevent oxidative stress-related diseases glycemic control, fundamental preventing controlling diabetes mellitus. The review summarizes main phenolics found as compared describes anti-hyperglycemic Thus, these accessible low-cost constituents health-promoting properties, making use promising therapy.