Clariant sees PDH production surging

Abstract

Lipids a source of energy and can also be stored in body cells for proper cellular functions. Defects in lipid metabolism can lead to a wide range of metabolic disorders. A number of risk factors are generally responsible for the dysregulation of lipid metabolism and subsequently the development of metabolic diseases. In this chapter, the pathophysiology of several lipid-metabolism-related diseases has been discussed, and the therapeutic potential of different phytochemicals or plant-derived phytonutrients in managing these disorders are highlighted. There are several medicinal secondary metabolites, which could be highly significant to manage the lipid profile and prevent the development of serious outcomes of lipid-metabolism abnormalities such as hyperchylomicronemia, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, cancer, obesity, insulin sensitivity, and resistance. Many phytonutrients isolated from fruits, vegetables, and plant sources have presented their broad spectrum of medicinal activities to modulate metabolic processes and are also involved in lipid metabolism and the management of cholesterol levels in body. Bioactive compounds such as small molecular phytonutrients from natural sources have suggested prospective treatments against lipid-metabolism-related abnormalities and have been defined in this chapter. Considering diverse physiochemical properties and therapeutic value of phytonutrients, it is highly recommended to introduce more vegetables, and fruits in the dietary regimen to intake food containing fewer fats and high fibers so that it could significantly aid the management of lipid-metabolism-related diseases.