Exploring the Nutritional Excellence and Pharmacological Potentials of Millets: A Comprehensive Review

Millets, known as “super grains,” are recognized globally for their outstanding nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological benefits. This review highlights their various health‐promoting properties, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti‐inflammatory, hypolipidemic, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, gastroprotective, and anticancer activities. Rich in bioactive compounds like phenolics, flavonoids, and dietary fiber, millets help manage lifestyle‐related disorders and chronic diseases. They modulate oxidative stress, regulate glucose metabolism, and boost immune responses. Millets are also seen as a sustainable solution to global food security and dietary challenges, making them valuable in modern diets. Promoting millet consumption can lead to further research on their therapeutic benefits and encourage their inclusion in daily nutrition for better health and wellness.