Several categories of physiologically active components from plant and animal sources are described. These include phytochemicals such as terpenes, carotenoids, limonoids, saponins, chromanols, polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, phytosterols, stilbenes and organsulfur compounds. Among zoochemicals the importance of omega-3-fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, probiotics and prebiotics in human diet is also highlighted. The chapter also decribes several dietary supplement categories (vitamins, minerals, hormones, cartilage) and provides a list of most used herbal supplements with health implications.

Physiologically Bioactive Compounds of Functional Foods, Herbs and Dietary Supplements

DINELLI, GIOVANNI;MAROTTI, ILARIA;BOSI, SARA;DI GIOIA, DIANA;BIAVATI, BRUNO;CATIZONE, PIETRO
2010

Abstract

Several categories of physiologically active components from plant and animal sources are described. These include phytochemicals such as terpenes, carotenoids, limonoids, saponins, chromanols, polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, phytosterols, stilbenes and organsulfur compounds. Among zoochemicals the importance of omega-3-fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, probiotics and prebiotics in human diet is also highlighted. The chapter also decribes several dietary supplement categories (vitamins, minerals, hormones, cartilage) and provides a list of most used herbal supplements with health implications.
2010
Advances in Food Biochemistry
239
289
Dinelli G.; Marotti I.; Bosi S.; Di Gioia D.; Biavati B.; Catizone P.
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