| Literature DB >> 16086074 |
Włodzimierz Grajek1, Anna Olejnik, Anna Sip.
Abstract
The term "functional foods" comprises some bacterial strains and products of plant and animal origin containing physiologically active compounds beneficial for human health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Among the best known functional compounds probiotics, prebiotics and natural antioxidants should be given as examples. These substances can be obtained by biotechnological methods and by extraction from plant or animal tissues.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16086074
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Biochim Pol ISSN: 0001-527X Impact factor: 2.149