Effects of Minor Compounds of Edible Oils on Human Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1196-1208
Author(s):  
Ramin Ghodsi ◽  
Rahmat Nosrati
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Edible Oils ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Minor Compounds ◽  
Anti Inflammation

Background: Oils and fats are the densest sources of food energy among food groups. Vegetable oils are constituted predominantly of triglycerides. Due to the importance of edible oils in nutrition, food industry and human health, great attention has been paid to them in recent years. Some minor bioactive constituents in oils include phospholipids, tocols, sterols, carotenoid, chlorophyll, phenols, phylokynon and terpenes. Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine beneficial effects of minor compounds in edible oils on human health. Results: Minor compounds of edible oils that we use daily can produce remarkable results in the prevention and treatment of various diseases like diabetes, inflammation, hypertension, cancer, allergy and central nervous system disorders due to their antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammation, anti-mutagenic, hypolipidemic, and hypoglycemic properties, among others. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the presence of beneficial minor compounds in oils could have significant impact on the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Therefore, the type of consumed oil can play an important role in human health.

scholarly journals Effects of Probiotics on Human Health and Disease: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
A. Amiri ◽  
F. Firoozeh ◽  
M. Zibaei ◽  
A. Khaledi
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Intestinal Microflora ◽  
Normal Flora ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Abstract Alteration of the gut microbiome in order to achieve a balance in the normal flora of the intestine could be very beneficial in maintaining the health of the human. Probiotics are living microbial supplements that are added to the diet and have beneficial effects on the host by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. The purpose of this study is to review previous studies on the effects of probiotics on human health and various diseases. The Farsi and English electronic databases such as, SID, Iranmedex, Magiran, Google Scholar, PubMed and ISI Web of Knowledge were searched and the published articles that have studied the effects of probiotics on the prevention and treatment of various diseases were included in the study. The review of published articles related to the subject showed that consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and proper diet have the significant effects on the health of the digestive system and has reduced and improved symptoms of different disorders and diseases. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms of probiotic function and confirm the role of the probiotics in preventing and treating various types of cancers and other diseases.

Gut microbiota

2018 ◽  
pp. 202-208
Author(s):  
А.А. Пальцын
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Human Microbiome ◽  
Intestinal Bacteria ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bacterial Cells ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Living Nature ◽  
Amount Of Knowledge

Совершенствование методов генетического анализа и развернувшиеся на этой основе работы по международному проекту «Микробиом человека» представили большой объем знаний, существенно меняющих представления об эволюции живой природы и о механизмах развития многих болезней. Пришло осознание факта, что здоровье и болезни человека в большой степени определяются взаимодействием его собственных клеток с населяющими его тело (прежде всего кишечник) микробными (прежде всего бактериальными) клетками. Главенство в этом вопросе бактерий кишечника объясняется их подавляющей многочисленностью, позицией на первичном рубеже обмена со средой и невозможностью жизни без этого обмена. Результаты обширных теоретических и клинических исследований уже сегодня могут стать основой профилактики и терапии некоторых незаразных пандемий современности. Однако научно вполне достижимый дальнейший масштабный успех в преодолении этих пандемий тормозится внешними причинами. Кишечная микробиота связывает здоровье людей с экологией планеты, с сельским хозяйством и пищевой промышленностью. Действия же международных корпораций направляются интересами не здравоохранения, а получения максимальной выгоды в минимальные сроки. Improving methods of genetic analysis and the work developed on this basis under the «Human Microbiome» international project presented a large amount of knowledge that has significantly changed ideas about the evolution of living nature and mechanisms underlying development of many diseases. People became aware of the fact that human health and diseases are largely determined by the interaction of the body’s own cells with the microbial (primarily bacterial) cells inhabiting the body (primarily the intestine). The dominance of intestinal bacteria in this aspect is explained by their overwhelming multiplicity, position on the primary border of exchange with the environment, and the impossibility of life without this exchange. Results of extensive theoretical and clinical research already today can become a basis for prevention and treatment of some current non-infectious pandemics. However, although further, large-scale success in overcoming these pandemics is scientifically quite achievable, certain political reasons hamper it. Intestinal microbiota connects human health with the global ecology, agriculture, and the food industry while actions of governments and international corporations are driven by obtaining maximum benefits in the shortest possible time rather than interests of health care.

Bioactive Proteins in Panax notoginseng Roots and Other Panax Species

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-239
Author(s):  
Yau Sang Chan ◽  
Jack Ho Wong ◽  
Tzi Bun Ng
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Panax Notoginseng ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Antifungal Proteins ◽  
Bioactive Proteins ◽  
Panax Species

The genus Panax consists of a group of prized medicinal herbs. Major members of the Panax genus include P. ginseng, P. notoginseng, P. quinquefolius, and P. vietnamensis. They possess various bioactive constituents such as ginsenosides, saponins, polysaccharides and proteins. Many of them were reported to show beneficial effects on human health. Ginsenosides and saponins of ginsengs caught the sight of most researchers. Precise investigations revealed their roles on improvement of the functioning of the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and other functions. In contrast, our knowledge of the bioactive Panax proteins is relatively limited. A number of proteins from P. ginseng, the most valuable member of Panax species, have been investigated and proved to be beneficial to our body. Meanwhile, a few bioactive P. notoginseng proteins, such as ribonucleases and antifungal proteins, have been characterized and reported. We summarize herein the proteins present in P. notoginseng that have been identified, and try to compare them with those from other Panax species with a similar structure or bioactivity, and conclude whether the proteins in P. notoginseng have any distinctive features.

Licorice a Supernatural Herb for Healthy Life: Bioactive Phytochemicals and Biological activities – A Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Rozina Aslam ◽  
Misbah Aslam ◽  
Shawana Abdullah ◽  
Muhammad Sarwar Yaqub
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Chemopreventive Agents ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Bioactive Phytochemicals ◽  
Anti Inflammation

Licorice, a medicinal herb, has been found to contain various phytochemicals including flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins, sapogenins, pterocarpenes, coumestan derivatives, 2-arylobenzofuran derivatives, chemopreventive agents, acidic constituents and glycyrrhizin having different biological activities. Licorice is used in medical for treatment of various diseases like atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease. It is used as anti-inflammation, anti-ulcer, anti-cancer, anti-virus and in many other problems. It is also used as additive for flavoring candies, chewing gum and toothpaste. The roots of this plant are majorly used for extracting different phytochemicals. Various licorice species: Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis, G. inflata, G. lepidota, and G. pallidiflora contain various phytochemicals with different type of biological activities. This paper provides a brief of the bioactive constituents and biological functions of different licorice species in details.

scholarly journals The Effects of Resveratrol in the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Yao Hou ◽  
You-Lin Tain ◽  
Hong-Ren Yu ◽  
Li-Tung Huang
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Natural Polyphenol ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Resveratrol Derivatives ◽  
Plant Sources

Resveratrol, also known as 3,5,4′-trihydroxystilbene, is a natural polyphenol that occurs as a phytoalexin. It is produced by plant sources such as grapes, apples, blueberries, plums, peanuts, and other oilseeds. This compound has a variety of effects on human health and diseases. This review summarizes the mounting evidence that resveratrol is helpful in treating metabolic syndrome and related disorders. Resveratrol can be provided either early as a reprogramming agent or later as part of treatment. A few of the main mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of resveratrol on metabolic syndrome are outlined. This review also discusses the potential of resveratrol derivatives as a complementary or alternative medicine. In conclusion, resveratrol could be a useful regimen for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.

scholarly journals Black Garlic and Its Bioactive Compounds on Human Health Diseases: A Review

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (16) ◽  
pp. 5028
Author(s):  
Tanvir Ahmed ◽  
Chin-Kun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Organosulfur Compounds ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Anti Inflammation

Black garlic (BG) is a form of aged garlic obtained from raw garlic (Allium sativum) via Millard reaction under high temperature (60–90 °C) and humidity (70–90%) for a period of time. Several studies reported higher contents of water-soluble antioxidants compounds (S-allyl cysteine, S-allyl-mercapto cysteine), 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, organosulfur compounds, polyphenol, volatile compounds, and products of other Millard reactions compared to fresh garlic after the thermal processing. Recent studies have demonstrated that BG and its bioactive compounds possess a wide range of biological activities and pharmacological properties that preserve and show better efficacy in preventing different types of diseases. Most of these benefits can be attributed to its anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-obesity, hepatoprotection, hypolipidemia, anti-cancer, anti-allergy, immunomodulation, nephroprotection, cardiovascular protection, and neuroprotection. Substantial studies have been conducted on BG and its components against different common human diseases in the last few decades. Still, a lot of research is ongoing to find out the therapeutic effects of BG. Thus, in this review, we summarized the pre-clinical and clinical studies of BG and its bioactive compounds on human health along with diverse bioactivity, a related mode of action, and also future challenges.

scholarly journals Health Benefits of Probiotics: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kechagia ◽  
Dimitrios Basoulis ◽  
Stavroula Konstantopoulou ◽  
Dimitra Dimitriadi ◽  
Konstantina Gyftopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Probiotic Bacteria ◽  
Dairy Foods ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Fermented Dairy

Probiotic bacteria have become increasingly popular during the last two decades as a result of the continuously expanding scientific evidence pointing to their beneficial effects on human health. As a result they have been applied as various products with the food industry having been very active in studying and promoting them. Within this market the probiotics have been incorporated in various products, mainly fermented dairy foods. In light of this ongoing trend and despite the strong scientific evidence associating these microorganisms to various health benefits, further research is needed in order to establish them and evaluate their safety as well as their nutritional aspects. The purpose of this paper is to review the current documentation on the concept and the possible beneficial properties of probiotic bacteria in the literature, focusing on those available in food.

PEAS AND PRODUCTS OF ITS PROCESSING OF - NONCONVENTIONAL RAW MATERIAL RESOURCES

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.Y. Bolgova ◽  
◽  
N.A. Tarasenko ◽  
Z.S. Mukhametova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Plant Proteins ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
The Rich

Nutrition is an important factor that affects human health. The use of plant proteins as various additives in food production has now been actively developed. The rich chemical composition of pea grains determines the possibility of application in the food industry. Peas are characterized by good assimilability and degree of digestion.

Recent Advances in the Structure-Based and Ligand-Based Design of IKKβ Inhibitors as Anti-inflammation and Anti-cancer Agents

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (34) ◽  
pp. 3893-3917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing-Jie Huang ◽  
Hong-Xi Chu ◽  
Zheng-Yu Jiang ◽  
Xiao-Jin Zhang ◽  
Hao-Peng Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Recent Advances ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Anti Inflammation

Microencapsulation: A Prospective to Protect Probiotics

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 891-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wissam Zam
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Probiotic Bacteria ◽  
Bacterial Cells ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Host Health ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Selection Of

Probiotics are viable microorganisms widely used for their claimed beneficial effects on the host health. A wide number of researchers proved that the intake of probiotic bacteria has numerous health benefits which created a big market of probiotic foods worldwide. The biggest challenge in the development of these products is to maintain the viability of bacterial cells during the storage of the product as well as throughout the gastrointestinal tract transit after consumption, so that the claimed health benefits can be delivered to the consumer. Different approaches have been proposed for increasing the resistance of these sensitive microorganisms, including the selection of resistant strains, incorporation of micronutrients, and most recently the use of microencapsulation techniques. Microencapsulation has resulted in enhancing the viability of these microorganisms which allows its wide use in the food industry. In this review, the most common techniques used for microencapsulation of probiotics will be presented, as well as the most usual microcapsule shell materials.

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