Efecto de los compuestos bioactivos de algunos alimentos en la salud

ABSTRACT: Phytochemical substances are bioactive compounds that have special interest for scientist because of the health-promoting properties that have been demonstrated in scientific studies. Some consumers are interested to eat these products to be healthier; therefore they are requiring information about of the nutritional properties in functional foods which could be placed in the product advertising label. This review focuses on researches about bioactive compounds and the relevance of functional foods for nutrition and health, bringing an overview of what is published about bioactive compounds and the relationship between diet and health. Although these compounds are not considered essential nutrients, this article discusses the biological activity of those compounds, in particular their properties and the resulting health benefits.

• Autores: Urango Marchena, Luz Amparo; Montoya Parra, Gina Alejandra; Cuadros Quiroz, María Adelaida; Henao Cardona, Diana Carolina; Zapata, Paula Andrea; López Mira, Leidy; Castaño, Erika; Serna López, Ángela María; Vanegas, Claudia Vanesa; Loaiza, María Camila; Gómez Ramírez, Briana Davahiva
• Tipo de recurso: Review article
• Fecha de publicación: 2009
• Institución: Universidad de Antioquia
• Repositorio: Repositorio UdeA
• Idioma: spa
• OAI Identifier: oai:bibliotecadigital.udea.edu.co:10495/10530
• Acceso en línea: http://hdl.handle.net/10495/10530
• Palabra clave: Alimentos funcionales; Antioxidantes; Antioxidants; Bioactive compounds; Carotenoides; Carotenoids; Compuestos bioactivos; Functional foods
• Rights: openAccess
• License: Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 2.5 Colombia (CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 CO)