There is great interest in the benefits of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that provide various primary and secondary metabolites, including vitamins, essential amino acids, fibers, phytochemicals and others. However, the stability of these substances can be adversely affected by environmental and physical factors, such as light, temperature, and relative humidity. In order to obtain the nutrients needed by the human body more conveniently and effectively, many nourishment have appeared on the market. These nourishment are derived from plant or microbial metabolites and further processed to suit people's preferences. Common nourishment on the market like vitamin C lozenges, vitamin B family, etc.
Applications
Metabolites are unique and diverse bioactive compounds with an array of health-promoting functions. Multiple metabolites are employed in nourishment for different functions. The following are two examples of metabolites used in nourishment.
- Primary metabolites used in nourishment
Amino acids are a group of primary metabolites from plants or microorganisms, which are very important for diet and some physiological processes, such as protein synthesis, tissue repair and nutrient absorption. Some amino acids can enhance post-operative recovery, improve mood, sleep and athletic performance, as well as prevent muscle loss. The majority of people can obtain the amino acids that the body needs through their daily diet. Amino acids also be obtained from nourishment, which are made of amino acids and other excipients. Similarly, primary metabolites such as vitamins and enzymes are also used in nourishment, which provide convenience for nutritional supplementation of people.
- Secondary metabolites used in nourishment
Some secondary metabolites can improve the physical characteristics of nourishment such as color, taste, consistency and smell. In addition, they have several health benefits due to their antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Therefore, secondary metabolites used in nourishment tend to achieve more specific functions. For example, nourishment with β-carotene are helpful to fight against vitamin A deficiency. In addition to β-carotene, many other secondary metabolites are also added in nourishment, including flavonoids, phytosterols, phenolic acids, carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These secondary metabolites effectively reduce the possibility of clinical disease.
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Reference
- Elshafifie, H.S.; et al. A comprehensive review on the biological, agricultural and pharmaceutical properties of secondary metabolites based-plant origin. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023, 24: 3266.
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