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Tais Monteiro Magne1, Luciana Magalhães Rebelo Alencar2, Samuel Veloso Carneiro3
1Laboratório de Nanorradiofarmácia e Síntese de Novos Radiofármacos, Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear, Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-906 Brazil.
Abstract:
The use of nanotechnological products is increasing steadily. In this scenario, the application of nanotechnology in food science and as a technological platform is a reality. Among the several applications, the main use of this technology is for the development of foods and nutraceuticals with higher bioavailability, lower toxicity, and better sustainability. In the health field, nano-nutraceuticals are being used as supplementary products to treat an increasing number of diseases. This review summarizes the main concepts and applications of nano-nutraceuticals for health, with special focus on treating cancer and inflammation.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43450-022-00338-7.
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