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Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 2026, 14(3), 97-111
DOI: 10.12691/jfnr-14-3-3
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Review on the Bioactive Constituents, Health Benefits, and Safety Evaluation of Noni (Morinda Citrifolia L.): Implications for Development of New Health Products Derived from Noni

Yue Li1, Xuejing Zhang1, Ningning Lian1, Xinyue Wang1, Han Yu1, Mengmeng Liu2, and Xiaowei Huo1,

1College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China

2College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, China

Pub. Date: March 23, 2026
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Yue Li, Xuejing Zhang, Ningning Lian, Xinyue Wang, Han Yu, Mengmeng Liu and Xiaowei Huo. Review on the Bioactive Constituents, Health Benefits, and Safety Evaluation of Noni (Morinda Citrifolia L.): Implications for Development of New Health Products Derived from Noni. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 2026; 14(3):97-111. doi: 10.12691/jfnr-14-3-3

Abstract

Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) holds a unique position in various regions such as foods, health products, and cosmetics as both a medicinal and edible plant. It is rich in various bioactive constituents, including anthraquinones, flavonoids, iridoid terpenoids, saccharides, and coumarins. These constituents along with crude noni extracts exhibit a variety of health benefits, such as anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertension, anti-diabetic and hepatoprotective effects, with great development potential in the fields of food and health products. Liver toxicity of noni juice has also been reported, and evaluation of safety and toxicity of noni become essential for future use. Nowadays, the innovation and application of noni products have expanded, particularly in the fields of skincare, health supplements, industrial applications, etc. This review provides an overview of recent advances in the bioactive constituents, health benefits, safety evaluation, and future applications and perspectives of noni, providing a scientific basis for the development of noni-based products.

Keywords:
noni bioactive constituents health benefits safety application

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