Food component (nutrient or not) which affects one of more targeted functions in the body in a positive way. Can be fomulated with established ingredients to achieve specific benefits
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Nutraceutical
A food component/nutrient which has drug like effects on physiological functions
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Dietary Fibre lowers plasma cholesterol
1. Binds Bile acids- less micelles formed - increases excretion 2.Decreases cholesterol absorption 3. Inhibits some cholesterol synthesis
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Polyphenol
Potent dietary antioxidant - has benzene ring and hydroxyl group
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polyphenols and health
Consumption of fruit and veg negatively correlates with chronic diseases - Vit C&E antioxidants
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what's reservatrol
Potent antioxidant found in 72 plant species. Anti-inflammatory-vasodilation, inhibits platelet aggregation(collecting together)
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