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Potential of Nanonutraceuticals in Increasing Immunity.
Jampilek, Josef; Kralova, Katarina.
  • Jampilek J; Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia.
  • Kralova K; Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Faculty of Science, Palacky University, Slechtitelu 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Nanomaterials (Basel) ; 10(11)2020 Nov 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-918235
ABSTRACT
Nutraceuticals are defined as foods or their extracts that have a demonstrably positive effect on human health. According to the decision of the European Food Safety Authority, this positive effect, the so-called health claim, must be clearly demonstrated best by performed tests. Nutraceuticals include dietary supplements and functional foods. These special foods thus affect human health and can positively affect the immune system and strengthen it even in these turbulent times, when the human population is exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these special foods are supplemented with nanoparticles of active substances or processed into nanoformulations. The benefits of nanoparticles in this case include enhanced bioavailability, controlled release, and increased stability. Lipid-based delivery systems and the encapsulation of nutraceuticals are mainly used for the enrichment of food products with these health-promoting compounds. This contribution summarizes the current state of the research and development of effective nanonutraceuticals influencing the body's immune responses, such as vitamins (C, D, E, B12, folic acid), minerals (Zn, Fe, Se), antioxidants (carotenoids, coenzyme Q10, polyphenols, curcumin), omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies Topics: Traditional medicine Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Nano10112224

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies Topics: Traditional medicine Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Nano10112224