Current Issue : July-September Volume : 2020 Issue Number : 3 Articles : 3 Articles
Chia, (Salvia hispanica L.) is a restorative and dietary plant species utilized since antiquated occasions and utilization of chia seeds has expanded lately. This enthusiasm of interest of chia seeds has expanded on account of rich wellspring of supplements, fibers, proteins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and polyunsaturated omega-3 unsaturated fats that shield from obesity, hypertension, diabetes, stress, heart maladies, free radicals, maturing and disease impacts. The fiber presents at high focus levels are related with lessening irritation, controlling inside capacity and expanded satiety. Chia oil is today one of the most basic oil available as a wellspring of different helpful wellbeing impacts. Next to its remedial worth, chia seeds are likewise utilized as a part of different food item and all the more critically sounds bakery kitchen items. This review sums up the present information on the photochemistry and nutraceuticals properties of the chia seeds....
Nutraceuticals are considered as the collective outcome of food or part of food that facilitates medicinal or health benefits circumscribing hindrance and cure of disease. These are examined to have the impact on subjecting alternative treatment for different types of diseases. Use of nutraceuticals contribute, potential to diminish or exclude the essential for conventional medications, reducing the chances of adverse effects. They habitually retain unique chemical constituents for showing actions that are unavailable in pharmaceuticals. The present article portrays the potential health benefits and their role in prevention of the disease. A brief discussion on the impact of nutraceuticals on gut microbiota was also emphasized....
Respiratory infections have always been a cause of significant morbidity and mortality around the world. The surge in Coronavirus disease-2019, especially in the weaker immunity groups, is more severe and disastrous. Alternative therapy for treatment or risk reduction is the need of the hour. For this review, we explored published clinical trials and papers on nutraceuticals and antiviral phytochemicals fulfilling our eligibility criteria. It is important to highlight those nutraceuticals that impact viral entry, signalling and host immune response of respiratory viruses. Their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunostimulatory action can further potentiate antiviral action of pre-existing antiviral moieties. Few nutraceuticals are even found to reduce the severity of respiratory infections including the common cold. The aim of this review is to aid researchers and physicians in understanding the immunity-boosting and antiviral potential of certain nutraceuticals in respiratory viral infections....
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