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Immunostimulatory Potential of Natural Compounds and Extracts: A Review
- Source :
- Current Nutrition & Food Science. 16:444-454
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2020.
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Abstract
- The proper functioning of human immune system is essential for organism survival against infectious, toxic and oncogenic agents. The present study aimed to describe the scientific evidence regarding the immunomodulatory properties of the main micronutrients and specific phytochemicals. Plants of food interest have the ability to dynamically affect the immune system through particular molecules. Plant species, type of compounds and biological effects were herein reviewed mainly focusing on plants which are not commonly used in food supplements. Several efficient phytoproducts showed significant advantages compared to synthetic immunomodulators, being good candidates for the development of immunotherapeutic drugs.
- Subjects :
- 010404 medicinal & biomolecular chemistry
0303 health sciences
03 medical and health sciences
Nutrition and Dietetics
Traditional medicine
Chemistry
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
01 natural sciences
Natural (archaeology)
030304 developmental biology
0104 chemical sciences
Food Science
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15734013
- Volume :
- 16
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Current Nutrition & Food Science
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........6bcfff8a5bf8529012796ee0a99de3c8