scholarly journals Patagonian Berries: Healthy Potential and the Path to Becoming Functional Foods

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lida Fuentes ◽  
Carlos R. Figueroa ◽  
Monika Valdenegro ◽  
Raúl Vinet
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Polyphenol Profile

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in studying food and its derived ingredients that can provide beneficial effects for human health. These studies are helping to understand the bases of the ancestral use of several natural products, including native fruits as functional foods. As a result, the polyphenol profile and the antioxidant capacity of the extracts obtained from different Patagonian native berries have been described. This review aims to provide valuable information regarding fruit quality, its particular compound profile, and the feasibility of producing functional foods for human consumption to prevent disorders such as metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. We also discuss attempts concerning the domestication of these species and generating knowledge that strengthens their potential as traditional fruits in the food market and as a natural heritage for future generations. Finally, additional efforts are still necessary to fully understand the potential beneficial effects of the consumption of these berries on human health, the application of suitable technology for postharvest improvement, and the generation of successfully processed foods derived from Patagonian berries.

Antioxidants as Functional Foods in Metabolic Syndrome

2017 ◽  
pp. 149-165
Author(s):  
Abishek B. Santhakumar ◽  
Indu Singh
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Antioxidant Property ◽  
The Body ◽  
Natural Foods

In the recent years, there has been a great deal of attention in investigating the disease preventive properties of functional foods. Particularly, impact of the antioxidant property of functional foods in reducing the risk or progression of chronic diseases has gained considerable interest amongst researchers and practitioners. Free radicals such as reactive oxygen species are generated in the body by exposure to a number of physiochemical or pathological mechanisms. It is imperative to preserve a balance between the levels of free radicals and antioxidants for routine physiological function, a disparity of which would accelerate oxidative stress. Increased oxidative stress and associated consequences in metabolic disorders such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes has warranted the need for exogenous antioxidant concentrates derived from natural foods to alleviate the adverse effects. This chapter provides an overview on the efficacy of functional foods in reducing free radical-mediated damage in metabolic syndrome.

Antioxidants as Functional Foods in Metabolic Syndrome

2019 ◽  
pp. 374-387
Author(s):  
Abishek B. Santhakumar ◽  
Indu Singh
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Antioxidant Property ◽  
The Body ◽  
Natural Foods

In the recent years, there has been a great deal of attention in investigating the disease preventive properties of functional foods. Particularly, impact of the antioxidant property of functional foods in reducing the risk or progression of chronic diseases has gained considerable interest amongst researchers and practitioners. Free radicals such as reactive oxygen species are generated in the body by exposure to a number of physiochemical or pathological mechanisms. It is imperative to preserve a balance between the levels of free radicals and antioxidants for routine physiological function, a disparity of which would accelerate oxidative stress. Increased oxidative stress and associated consequences in metabolic disorders such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes has warranted the need for exogenous antioxidant concentrates derived from natural foods to alleviate the adverse effects. This chapter provides an overview on the efficacy of functional foods in reducing free radical-mediated damage in metabolic syndrome.

scholarly journals A Novel Promising Frontier for Human Health: The Beneficial Effects of Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (22) ◽  
pp. 8706
Author(s):  
Albino Carrizzo ◽  
Carmine Izzo ◽  
Maurizio Forte ◽  
Eduardo Sommella ◽  
Paola Di Pietro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cardiovascular Effects ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Individual

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and diabetes are a significant public health problem worldwide. Although several novel pharmacological treatments to reduce the progression of CVDs have been discovered during the last 20 years, the better way to contain the onset of CVDs remains prevention. In this regard, nutraceuticals seem to own a great potential in maintaining human health, exerting important protective cardiovascular effects. In the last years, there has been increased focus on identifying natural compounds with cardiovascular health-promoting effects and also to characterize the molecular mechanisms involved. Although many review articles have focused on the individual natural compound impact on cardiovascular diseases, the aim of this manuscript was to examine the role of the most studied nutraceuticals, such as resveratrol, cocoa, quercetin, curcumin, brassica, berberine and Spirulina platensis, on different CVDs.

scholarly journals Oilseeds as Functional Foods: Content and Composition of Many Phytochemicals and Therapeutic Alternatives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aicha O. Cherif
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Minor Components ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Dna Mutations ◽  
Therapeutic Alternatives

Oilseeds composition has been studied extensively, but recently it has been thoroughly investigated considering especially the phytochemicals representing the minor components. This interest is connected with the activity of such compounds against cardiovascular diseases, lipid oxidation, protein cross-linking and DNA mutations and hemostasis function, which prevent the attack of biomolecules by free radicals. This chapter book could aim to give an overview of the different uses of several oilseeds as bioactive foods, focusing on their active constituents (phytosterols, polyphenols, tocopherols, tocotrienols, and carotenoids) and their content in oilseeds. We will also focus on the beneficial aspects of theses nutraceuticals in human health.

scholarly journals Probiotics and oral health : myth or reality?

2015 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 040-042
Author(s):  
Mamatha S. Shetty ◽  
Yashaswini S. Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Crohns Disease ◽  
Beneficial Effects

AbstractHuman being ingests a large number of living microorganisms, predominantly bacteria. Although these organisms are naturally present in food and water, they can also be deliberately added during the processing of foods(1). For several decades now, bacteria called Probiotics have been added to some foods because of their beneficial effects on human health. Several clinical studies have already demonstrated the effectiveness of certain probiotics in the treatment of systemic and infectious disease such as diarrhea, crohns disease, cardiovascular diseases, oropharyngeal infections and cancers(2) Potential application of probiotics for oral health has recently attracted attention of several teams of researchers. The concept of probiotics therapy has been considered for application in oral health. Dental caries, periodontal diseases and halitosis are among the oral disorders that have been targeted. Hence, this section gives a brief idea of probiotics and its application in oral health.

scholarly journals The Role of Resveratrol in Human Male Fertility

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2495
Author(s):  
Laura M. Mongioì ◽  
Sarah Perelli ◽  
Rosita A. Condorelli ◽  
Federica Barbagallo ◽  
Andrea Crafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Male Fertility ◽  
Red Wine ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Human Male ◽  
The Relationship

Resveratrol (RSV) (3,4′,5 trihydroxystilbene) is a natural non-flavonoid polyphenol widely present in the Mediterranean diet. In particular, RSV is found in grapes, peanuts, berries, and red wine. Many beneficial effects of this molecule on human health have been reported. In fact, it improves some clinical aspects of various diseases, such as obesity, tumors, hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus. However, little is known about the relationship between this compound and male fertility and the few available results are often controversial. Therefore, this review evaluated the effects of RSV on human male fertility and the mechanisms through which this polyphenol could act on human spermatozoa.

scholarly journals Environmental residues and contaminants

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-66
Author(s):  
Nicolae Suvorov ◽  
Alina Stancu
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Production Stage ◽  
Chemical Residues ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Harmful Substances ◽  
High Level

With the globalisation and diversification of supply on agri-food market, recent decades have been brought issues and risks to human health due to increasing content of chemical residues from agriculture. Identifying of contamination risks at each agri-food chain stage or high level of traceability is extremely important, having in mind that is not only the production stage determining the occurrence of chemical residues within the food. Initial step in eliminating risks related to the contamination of agri-food products with harmful substances is awareness towards their limitation and tolerated daily doses in human consumption. The paper aims to analyse the main groups of contaminating compounds, thus creating a classification according to their level of toxicity and effects on humans.

Lipids in Ruminant Nutrition and Its Effect on Human Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 344-367
Author(s):  
Eman H. Elsabaawy ◽  
Sawsan M. Gad
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Vegetable Oils ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Total Fat

Scientific evidence and nutritional guidelines recommend a reduction in total fat intake, particularly of saturated fatty acids, which are associated with an increased risk of obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and cancer. Nutritionists recommend a higher intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially n-3 PUFA at the expense of n-6 PUFA. Besides the beneficial effects of n-3 fatty acids on human health, the conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers have attracted increased attention as a result of their health promoting biological properties. As milk and meat are the main sources of CLA for human consumption, increasing such important nutrient in animal products is strongly recommended. Fat supplementation is one of the methods of increasing PUFA content in ruminant products, and it has been shown that PUFA can be increased in milk by supplementation with vegetable oils and oil seeds. Vegetable oils as equivalent to oilseeds show similar effects on CLA content in ruminant products.

scholarly journals Edible Seaweeds: A Potential Novel Source of Bioactive Metabolites and Nutraceuticals With Human Health Benefits

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babita Choudhary ◽  
O. P. Chauhan ◽  
Avinash Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Ace Inhibition ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Food Material ◽  
Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme ◽  
Regular Consumption

There has been an increase in human health concerns, and seaweeds are considered as a potential functional food which can decrease the risk of many diseases, as they contain various bioactive compounds. Seaweeds are of nutritional interest and a rich source of natural bioactive compounds including antioxidants, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids that can be used as an alternative source of food material. Seaweeds contain a high amount of vitamins such as A, D, E, C, and B, and minerals including calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. Seaweeds containing carrageenan, agar and other polysaccharides not only act as a source of fiber but also can act as prebiotics which may benefit the bacteria present in the large intestine. The lack of technologies to process seaweeds for human consumption at an industrial scale is a serious limitation on growth of the seaweed-based functional foods sector. Seaweeds are one of the most extensively used functional foods, with a long history in Asian countries. Now they are also being explored by many Western and European countries. Evidence from epidemiological research suggests that regular consumption of a marine algae-based diet may boost immunity against a number of diseases including COVID-19 novel virus by angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition.

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.

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