This opens up the possibility for the production and use of sentinel circuits, which produce other bioactive compounds in response to environmental or cellular changes, to target a range of diseases including cancer.» (sciencedaily.com)
Food provides not only essential nutrients needed for life but also other bioactive compounds for health promotion and disease prevention. (academic.oup.com)
The researchers added: «Other bioactive compounds present in nuts, including micronutrients, fibre, and phytochemicals, may also contribute to their cardio - protective effect by reducing inflammation, improving vascular reactivity as well as fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity, and by lowering oxidative stress status. (foodprocessing-technology.com)