Abstract
The notion that foods have health promotion effects beyond their nutritional value has been increasingly accepted in recent years, and the specific effects of nutrition prevention on disease have led to the discovery of functional foods. Functional foods are products that contain various biologically active compounds and which, consumed in a current diet, contribute to maintaining the optimal state of physical, mental and mental health of the population. Functional foods are consumed in the normal diet and contain biologically active compounds with potential to improve health or to reduce the risk of disease. The objectives of this review are to highlight the strengths of functional foods.
Highlights
1 Some the functional foods have been known since antiquity and are the traditionally consumed for their the health benefits
Together with a healthy lifestyle, functional foods can contribute to health and well-being
Functional foods have been shown to be beneficial for modulating the development and functioning of the intestine, the nervous system and the bone, as well as immunological modulation
Summary
The term was introduced for the first time in Japan in the mid-1980s, and since the functional food market has been steadily developing, reaching over $ 21.3 billion in the United States over the past years and over $ 8 billion in Europe. 1 Some the functional foods have been known since antiquity and are the traditionally consumed for their the health benefits. Consumers, aware of these tendencies, have gradually begun to return to green, in the highest sense of the term, without sacrificing comfort, which is essential in modern times.[6] the functional foods already produced naturally rich in preserved elements, sometimes with the addition of vitamins or active substances necessary to regain and maintain good health, were born. Active compounds are components of foods that act positively on key body functions that are relevant to health They reduce the risk of developing diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial infarction, diabetes, etc. The aim of this review is to highlight the strengths of functional foods and to better understand the notions related to these nutrients
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
