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Ingredientes funcionais e seus benefícios a saúde humana
Resumo:
Food technology is increasingly working on the development of products with bioactive molecules, called as functional foods, those that are good for health. The study of new ingredients for the food industry that can provide bioactive molecules is of great interest. The modern life of the world population has led to an increase in oxidative stress, thus increasing free radicals that damage healthy cells and can develop chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature aging, among others. Several studies with natural molecules have been carried out to combat and/or reduce these radicals, with polyphenols being one of the most studied components. In addition to studying the antioxidant activity of polyphenols, the scientific community has also been concerned with dietary fibers, prebiotics, and others. The consumer is looking for quality in the food they eat, as he increasingly believes that health is linked to what is consumed. Thus, the present article presents three raw materials that present functional compounds in their composition and brings some of its benefits to human health.
Keywords: functional foods, polyphenols, fiber, mushroom, chia, soy.
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