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.

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 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.

scholarly journals Free radicals, antioxidants and functional foods: Impact on human health

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Lobo ◽  
A Patil ◽  
A Phatak ◽  
N Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Foods

Creation of Cultures Containing Mutations Linked with Cardiovascular Diseases using Transfection and Genome Editing

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 693-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita A. Sazonova ◽  
Anastasia I. Ryzhkova ◽  
Vasily V. Sinyov ◽  
Marina D. Sazonova ◽  
Zukhra B. Khasanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Human Genome ◽  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Metal Particles ◽  
Gene Gun ◽  
Ethical Problems ◽  
Dna Mutations ◽  
Human Dna ◽  
Transfection Method ◽  
The Creation

Objective: In this review article, we analyzed the literature on the creation of cultures containing mutations associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) using transfection, transduction and editing of the human genome. Methods: We described different methods of transfection, transduction and editing of the human genome, used in the literature. Results: We reviewed the researches in which the creation of сell cultures containing mutations was described. According to the literature, system CRISPR/Cas9 proved to be the most preferred method for editing the genome. We found rather promising and interesting a practically undeveloped direction of mitochondria transfection using a gene gun. Such a gun can direct a genetically-engineered construct containing human DNA mutations to the mitochondria using heavy metal particles. However, in human molecular genetics, the transfection method using a gene gun is unfairly forgotten and is almost never used. : Ethical problems arising from editing the human genome were also discussed in our review. We came to a conclusion that it is impossible to stop scientific and technical progress. It is important that the editing of the genome takes place under the strict control of society and does not bear dangerous consequences for humanity. To achieve this, the constant interaction of science with society, culture and business is necessary. Conclusion: he most promising methods for the creation of cell cultures containing mutations linked with cardiovascular diseases, were system CRISPR/Cas9 and the gene gun.

A near-infrared fluorescent probe targeting mitochondria for sulfite detection and its application in food and biology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbin Chao ◽  
Zhuo Wang ◽  
Yongbin Zhang ◽  
Fangjun Huo ◽  
Caixia Yin
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Great Harm

Abstract: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is the main air pollutant in the environment, causing great harm to human health. Abnormal SO2 levels are usually associated with some respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases,...

scholarly journals Grapes and Their Derivatives in Functional Foods

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 672
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Kandylis
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Consumer Interest ◽  
Health Promoting

Consumer interest in the consumption of health promoting foods is growing worldwide due to the realization of the link between diet and human health [...]

scholarly journals Designer Eggs with an Increased Content of Omega-3 fatty Acids and Pigments — Production and Health Benefits of their Consumption

Poljoprivreda ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Zlata Kralik ◽  
Gordana Kralik ◽  
Manuela Grčević ◽  
Danica Hanžek ◽  
Ewa Biazik
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Composition Change ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Positive Effect

Designed-enriched products have been recently one of the most interesting areas of research and innovation in the animal production and food industry. These products are considered functional foods and contain ingredients that have beneficial physiological effects on human health. Designed or enriched eggs are an important type of functional food in poultry production. Demand for functional foods in the market has been increasing in recent years. Due to the increased interest of people in buying designed products, there is a production adjustment in the poultry industry. Composition change of laying hens feed affects nutritional composition change of eggs as well as their quality preservation. This process can an effect of the change in the concentration of cholesterol and its fractions, fatty acids, and pigments in eggs. It is evident from the relevant scientific literature that designer eggs consumption can have a positive effect on human health. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to describe different concepts of designer eggs production and emphasize the health benefits of their consumption in humans.

Antioxidants for human health

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Biswaranjan Paital ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Antioxidant Defenses ◽  
Superoxide Dismutases ◽  
Cellular Architecture ◽  
Vitamins E And C ◽  
Experimental Approaches ◽  
Endogenous Antioxidant ◽  
Ascorbic Acids

Antioxidants are chemical or biochemical substances that are capable to prevent or slow damages occurred to cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are the chemical entities that are produced due to sharing of unpaired electrons and are with free existence but unstable in nature. Organism’s body produces free radicals as a reaction to environmental and other internal and external stressors. If not neutralized, free radicals can damage cellular architecture by oxidizing all bio-molecules. They are neutralized by antioxidants which are chemicals or biological in origin. Therefore, free radicals and antioxidants are simultaneously and widely discussed in the clinical and nutritional literature. Cellular or endogenous antioxidant defenses includes enzymes (superoxide dismutases, H2O2-removing enzymes such as catalase, and peroxidasses), and non-enzymes such as vitamin C (ascorbic acids, vitamin E and reduced glutathione. Diet-derived antioxidants are important in maintaining health. Many dietary compounds have been suggested to be important antioxidants: Therefore recent interest on dietary vitamins E and C, carotenoids and plant pigments, plant phenolics, especially flavonoids are growing to mauanitn human health. Experimental approaches to the optimization of antioxidant nutrient intake are already known and must be adapted for health management.

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