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Functional foods against metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia) and cardiovasular disease
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This review compiles the most current studies on foods that help fight metabolic syndrome and the scientific evidences to support their use, including functional fats, digestive enzymes inhibitors, different fruits, specific vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs and spices.Abstract:
Metabolic syndrome is a condition of at least three of the cardiovascular risk factors: obesity, excessive visceral fat storage, dyslipidemia, hypertension and hyperglycaemia or Type 2 diabetes. It is a state of insulin resistance, oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. Cardiovascular disease is the highest cause of death globally. Certain dietary components and over 800 plants help prevent or moderate metabolic syndrome by assisting the body homeostasis mechanisms. This review compiles the most current studies on foods that help fight metabolic syndrome and the scientific evidences to support their use. This includes functional fats, digestive enzymes inhibitors, various beverages, different fruits, specific vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs and spices that can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, through several cellular mechanisms.read more
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Biological effects of chitosan and its derivatives
Dai-Hung Ngo,Thanh-Sang Vo,Dai-Nghiep Ngo,Kyong-Hwa Kang,Jae-Young Je,Hoang Nguyen-Duc Pham,Hee-Guk Byun,Se-Kwon Kim +7 more
TL;DR: This overview mainly focuses on biological effects of chitosan and its derivatives as well as presents their potential applications as ingredients in functional foods and nutraceuticals for the prevention or treatment of chronic diseases.
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Agro-Food Byproducts as a New Source of Natural Food Additives
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Stability and metabolism of Arbutus unedo bioactive compounds (phenolics and antioxidants) under in vitro digestion and colonic fermentation.
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TL;DR: In this article, folklore medicine has used several plants and herbs with minimal or null side effects, with the phe- nolic compounds being one of their principal components, which are able to inhibit either the production or action of pro-inflammatory mediators, resulting in anti-inflammatory capacity.
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