Micronutrients and Plant Food Bioactive Compounds Against Obesity Related Diseases
Elena Azzini1, Lorenzo Barnaba1, Donatella Ciarapica1
1Research Centre on Food and Nutrition - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via Ardeatina, 546-00178 Rome, Italy.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets
|September 3, 2022
Summary
This review explores how micronutrients and plant compounds impact obesity and related health issues. Understanding their complex roles is crucial for developing effective dietary strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Metabolic Health
- Obesity Research
Background:
- Adipose tissue plays a key role in energy balance through local and systemic crosstalk.
- Energy homeostasis is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on the health benefits of micronutrients and plant bioactive compounds for obesity and comorbidities.
- To synthesize current research on the efficacy of specific dietary components in managing metabolic health.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of MEDLINE (PubMed) and Google Scholar databases.
- Inclusion of English language manuscripts published between 2005 and 2021.
- Keywords combined specific micronutrients/bioactive compounds with obesity and comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests potential beneficial effects of certain micronutrients and plant compounds on obesity-related conditions.
- The review highlights the growing body of research in this area.
Conclusions:
- Evaluating the efficacy and safety of individual nutrients and compounds within whole diets remains a research challenge.
- Further investigation is needed to understand the complex mechanisms of action for dietary interventions in nutrition and food supplements.
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