Cited by 227Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesAntioxidant Activity and Oxidative StressFood Science and Nutritional Studies

Functional foods, herbs and nutraceuticals: towards biochemical mechanisms of healthy aging

Ferrari, Carlos K. B.·2004·Biogerontology

Abstract

Aging is associated with mitochondrial dysfunctions, which trigger membrane leakage, release of reactive species from oxygen and nitrogen and subsequent induction of peroxidative reactions that result in biomolecules' damaging and releasing of metals with amplification of free radicals discharge. Free radicals induce neuronal cell death increasing tissue loss, which could be associated with memory detriment. These pathological events are involved in cardiovascular, neurodegenerative and carcinogenic processes. Dietary bioactive compounds from different functional foods, herbs and nutraceuticals (ginseng, ginkgo, nuts, grains, tomato, soy phytoestrogens, curcumin, melatonin, polyphenols, antioxidant vitamins, carnitine, carnosine, ubiquinone, etc.) can ameliorate or even prevent diseases. Protection from chronic diseases of aging involves antioxidant activities, mitochondrial stabilizing functions, metal chelating activities, inhibition of apoptosis of vital cells, and induction of cancer cell apoptosis. Functional foods and nutraceuticals constitute a great promise to improve health and prevent aging-related chronic diseases.

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Authors
Ferrari, C. K. B.
Affiliations
Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Corresponding author
Ferrari, Carlos K. B.
Venue
Biogerontology
Published
2004-10
Volume
5
Issue
5
Pages
275-290
ISSN
  • 1389-5729 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6768
OpenAlex
W2025236117
Cited by
227
References
147
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.14
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biogerontology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food Science and Nutritional Studies
Keywords
healthy aging, functional foods, nutraceuticals, herbs, mitochondrial dysfunction, free radicals, oxidative stress, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention, bioactive compounds, antioxidants, polyphenols, melatonin, curcumin, soy phytoestrogens, ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, metal chelation, apoptosis, memory impairment
MeSH terms
Aging, Antioxidants, Chelating Agents, Food, Heart Diseases, Homocysteine, Humans, Lipoproteins, LDL, Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Diseases, Herbal Medicine

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