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Nutraceutical
About: Nutraceutical is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1954 publications have been published within this topic receiving 36788 citations. The topic is also known as: nutraceuticals.
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TL;DR: The mechanism by which quercetin may operate as an antioxidant as well as the potential use of this antioxidant as a nutraceutical (tested both ex vivo and in vivo) will be discussed.
1,598 citations
TL;DR: The potential role of food proteins as substrate for the development of nutraceutical delivery systems in the form of hydrogel, micro-, or nano- particles is described.
Abstract: Incorporation of bioactive compounds–such as vitamins, probiotics, bioactive peptides, and antioxidants etc.–into food systems provide a simple way to develop novel functional foods that may have physiological benefits or reduce the risks of diseases. As a vital macronutrient in food, proteins possess unique functional properties including their ability to form gels and emulsions, which allow them to be an ideal material for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds. Based on the knowledge of protein physical–chemistry properties, this review describes the potential role of food proteins as substrate for the development of nutraceutical delivery systems in the form of hydrogel, micro-, or nano- particles. Applications of these food protein matrices to protect and delivery-sensitive nutraceutical compounds are illustrated, and the impacts of particle size on release properties are emphasized.
1,046 citations
TL;DR: The most recent scientific knowledge on the bioavailability and biological activity of these polyphenols ('fact'), as well as the health claims (which are not always supported by scientific studies) ascribed to thepolyphenols-containing nutraceuticals ('fiction').
713 citations
TL;DR: An attempt to redefine nutraceuticals and functional foods is made in this article to help distinguish between functional foods, nutr pharmaceuticals, and dietary supplements.
Abstract: Dr Stephen DeFelice coined the term “Nutraceutical” from “Nutrition” and “Pharmaceutical” in 1989. The term nutraceutical is being commonly used in marketing but has no regulatory definition. An attempt to redefine nutraceuticals and functional foods is made in this article. The proposed definitions can help distinguish between functional foods, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements. The advantages and disadvantages of nutraceuticals are also briefly discussed.
616 citations
TL;DR: The following is a comprehensive and critical review on nutritional and non-nutritional bioactive compounds of berries including their absorption, metabolism, and biological activity in relation to their potential effect on human health.
609 citations