Abstract:
Functional foods are gaining popularity around the world and have become a regular part of people's diets. The term "functional foods" was coined in the 1980s by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare, which established a regulatory system for foods with potential health benefits. In addition to its nutritional effect, a food may be considered "functional" if it has a beneficial impact on the intended functions in the human beings, with the goal of promoting health and well-being and/or reducing chronic diseases. Food contains trace amounts of bioactive compounds, and their effects on human health are being studied. Epidemiological evidence suggests that a high intake of natural functional foods rich in bioactive compounds, such as specific vegetables and fruits is associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Berries contain a high concentration of phenolic compounds like flavanols, flavonols, anthocyanins, pro-anthocyanidins, phenolic acids and ellagitannins. Berries, including blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are among the best dietary sources of bioactive ingredients, which may have synergistic as well as cumulative effects on promoting human health and preventing chronic diseases such as type II diabetes, hypertension, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and dyslipidemia. Aronia, a type of berry, contains polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific evidence suggests that consuming aronia berries can alter gut immune function thus improving the quality of life and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Page(s):
48-48
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Metabolic syndrome
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bioactive compounds
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Chronic diseases
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Functional Foods
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Aronia berry
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Berries