scholarly journals Nutraceutical Properties of Legume Seeds and Their Impact on Human Health

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arindam Barman ◽  
Chinky M. Marak ◽  
Rituparna Mitra Barman ◽  
Cheana S. Sangma
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Legume Seeds ◽  
Nutraceutical Properties

scholarly journals Bioaccessibility of Marine Carotenoids

Marine Drugs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Viera ◽  
Antonio Pérez-Gálvez ◽  
María Roca
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Industrial Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Market Area ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Determination Methods ◽  
Nutraceutical Properties

The benefit of carotenoids to human health is undeniable and consequently, their use for this purpose is growing rapidly. Additionally, the nutraceutical properties of carotenoids have attracted attention of the food industry, especially in a new market area, the ‘cosmeceuticals.’ Marine organisms (microalgae, seaweeds, animals, etc.) are a rich source of carotenoids, with optimal properties for industrial production and biotechnological manipulation. Consequently, several papers have reviewed the analysis, characterization, extraction and determination methods, biological functions and industrial applications. But, now, the bioaccessibility and bioactivity of marine carotenoids has not been focused of any review, although important achievements have been published. The specific and diverse characteristic of the marine matrix determines the bioavailability of carotenoids, some of them unique in the nature. Considering the importance of the bioavailability not just from the health and nutritional point of view but also to the food and pharmaceutical industry, we consider that the present review responds to an actual demand.

scholarly journals Edible Mushrooms: Improving Human Health and Promoting Quality Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Elena Valverde ◽  
Talía Hernández-Pérez ◽  
Octavio Paredes-López
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Health Food ◽  
Invasion And Metastasis ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Quality Life ◽  
Nutraceutical Properties

Mushrooms have been consumed since earliest history; ancient Greeks believed that mushrooms provided strength for warriors in battle, and the Romans perceived them as the “Food of the Gods.” For centuries, the Chinese culture has treasured mushrooms as a health food, an “elixir of life.” They have been part of the human culture for thousands of years and have considerable interest in the most important civilizations in history because of their sensory characteristics; they have been recognized for their attractive culinary attributes. Nowadays, mushrooms are popular valuable foods because they are low in calories, carbohydrates, fat, and sodium: also, they are cholesterol-free. Besides, mushrooms provide important nutrients, including selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins, and fiber. All together with a long history as food source, mushrooms are important for their healing capacities and properties in traditional medicine. It has reported beneficial effects for health and treatment of some diseases. Many nutraceutical properties are described in mushrooms, such as prevention or treatment of Parkinson, Alzheimer, hypertension, and high risk of stroke. They are also utilized to reduce the likelihood of cancer invasion and metastasis due to antitumoral attributes. Mushrooms act as antibacterial, immune system enhancer and cholesterol lowering agents; additionally, they are important sources of bioactive compounds. As a result of these properties, some mushroom extracts are used to promote human health and are found as dietary supplements.

scholarly journals Nutraceutical Properties of Apples and Derived Products (Pomace, Seeds, Peels)

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 934-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ploscutanu ◽  
Alina Mihaela Elisei ◽  
Olimpia Dumitriu Buzia
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Industrial Production ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Scientific Field ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Polyphenolic Profile ◽  
Significant Attention ◽  
Nutraceutical Properties

Because of multiple benefits for human health, apple polyphenols have attracted significant attention in the scientific field. This review is a compilation of the polyphenolic profile of apple and apple derived products. This approach may represent an environment-friendly alternative for the revalorization of the apples derived products, generated in excessive amounts by the industrial production of juice, ciders, vinegar. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that the total phenolic content varies considerably in fresh apples and products resulted from their processing, influencing their nutraceutical properties.

Let food be your medicine: nutraceutical properties of lycopene

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 3090-3102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Grabowska ◽  
Dariusz Wawrzyniak ◽  
Katarzyna Rolle ◽  
Piotr Chomczyński ◽  
Stefan Oziewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Nutraceutical Properties

In this review, we highlight research and clinical trials involving lycopene and its impact on human health.

scholarly journals ESTRATÉGIAS NUTRICIONAIS PARA AUMENTAR AS PROPRIEDADES NUTRACÊUTICAS DO LEITE: CONCENTRAÇÕES DE ENTEROLACTONA E ÁCIDO LINOLEICO CONJUGADO

Nativa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-494
Author(s):  
Edjane Pereira Silva ◽  
Caren Paludo Ghedini ◽  
Mariane Moreno Ferro ◽  
Juliana Marques Freire ◽  
Jocely Gomes de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Conjugated Linoleic Acid ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Ácido Linoleico Conjugado ◽  
Flaxseed Meal ◽  
Nutritional Strategies ◽  
Nutraceutical Properties

Objetivou-se descrever estratégias nutricionais para aumentar as propriedades nutracêuticas do leite, incluindo principalmente estratégias para o aumento nas concentrações de enterolactona (EL) e ácido linoleico conjugado (CLA). Os compostos EL e CLA, ambos produzidos endogenamente a partir de componentes da dieta, são compostos bioativos presente no leite e têm sido apontados como compostos nutracêuticos, capazes de melhorar a saúde humana através da prevenção e tratamento de doenças. Estratégias nutricionais aplicadas na alimentação de vacas leiteiras possibilitam o aumento da concentração destes compostos no leite, tornando possível a produção de leite com maior potencial de beneficiamento a saúde humana. A inclusão de fontes de lignanas vegetais, como por exemplo, o farelo de linhaça e a inclusão de fontes de sacarose na dieta de vacas leiteiras possibilitam aumentar a concentração de EL no leite. Da mesma forma, o fornecimento de fontes ricas de ácidos graxos polinsaturados, como por exemplo, os óleos vegetais, possibilita o aumento da concentração de CLA no leite. A temática da nutrição animal voltada para o aumento das propriedades nutracêuticas do leite, apesar de estar iniciando, apresenta grande perspectiva, e é uma ferramenta valiosa para promoção da associação do leite com benefícios a saúde humana. Palavras-chave: nutracêutico; compostos bioativos; lignanas; vacas de leite; benefícios do leite; redução do risco de doenças.   Nutritional strategies to improve nutraceutical proprieties of milk: improvements on milk enterolactone and conjugated linoleic acid   ABSTRACT: This study aimed to describe nutritional strategies to increase milk nutraceutical properties, including mainly strategies to increase the concentrations of enterolactone (EL) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Enterolactone and CLA are endogenously produced from dietary components and have been identified as nutraceutical compounds with the potential of improving human health through the prevention and treatment of diseases. The concentration of these compounds in milk can be modulated through nutritional strategies which enable to produce milk with greater potential for improving human health. The inclusion of vegetable lignans sources, such as flaxseed meal and the inclusion of sucrose sources in the diet of dairy cows increase the concentration of EL in milk. Feeding sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as vegetable oils, results in increased concentration of CLA in milk. The application of animal nutrition to increase nutraceutical properties of milk is a valuable tool for promoting the association of milk with human health benefits and is of great interest. Keywords: nutraceutical proprieties; bioactive compounds; lignans; dairy cows; health benefits of milk; disease risk reduction.

Lycopene alleviates sulfamethoxazole-induced hepatotoxicity in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) via suppression of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 8547-8559
Author(s):  
Hongjing Zhao ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Mengyao Mu ◽  
Menghao Guo ◽  
Hongxian Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Grass Carp ◽  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Ctenopharyngodon Idellus

Antibiotics are used worldwide to treat diseases in humans and other animals; most of them and their secondary metabolites are discharged into the aquatic environment, posing a serious threat to human health.

Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence - Micronutrient Intake and Status Globally

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽  
Paul Walter
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Molecular Basis ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
New Science ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Micronutrient Intake

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.

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