Abstract:Foxtail millet contains abundant nutrients，such as proteins，polyphenols，flavonoids and dietary fiber.It is usually used as nourishment for children，parturient or the elderly in China.Studies showed that it has antioxidant，hypoglycemic，hypolipidemic，antihypertensive，anticancer and other functional activities.However，the deep processing level of foxtail millet is low in China.The research progress of the bioactivity on foxtail millet was reviewed，providing references for the further study of millet bioactive substances and the in-depth development of millet industry.