Phytochemicals Flashcards
1
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Effects of Iberian Ham
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- Does not increase CV risk
- Favorable impact on lipids levels
- Does not affect weight or blood pressure.
2
Q
Effects of Iberian Ham rich in MUFA
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- Higher content of MUFAS
- Higher antioxidant capacity.
3
Q
Is there a relation between dietary bio peptides and beneficial health effects?
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Yes
4
Q
What does all of these hams contain?
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- Sodium (nitrates, nitrites)
- Nitrosamines (carcinogenics)
- Higher MUFAS
- Higher antioxidant capacity
5
Q
Where can we find phytochemicals?
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Plants
6
Q
How many type of phytochemicals there are?
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5,000 - 10,000
7
Q
What does phytochemicals give to vegetables?
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- Aroma
- Flavor
- Color
- Health benefits
8
Q
Phytochemicals properties
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- Environmental protectors
- Organic
- Detox
- Antioxidants
- Protection against organic stress
9
Q
What does xenohormesis studies?
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How molecules generated by plants, in response to environmental stress, can give protective responses in other species (humans).
10
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What does phylogeny studies?
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Relationship of some organisms with others.
11
Q
Example of xenohormesis:
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Cannabinoids
12
Q
Some phytochemicals are:
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- Alkaloids
- Betalains
- Phytoesterols
- Polyphenols
- Sulphurs
- Carotenoids
- Phenolics
13
Q
Classification of phytochemicals
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- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-cholesterolemic
- Anti-hyperglycemic
14
Q
Phytochemicals effects in gut microbiota
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- Immunity and metabolism
- Anti-inflammatory
- Modify membrane permeability
15
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CAROTENOIDS
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- Pigments in plants (yellow, red, orange).
- Antioxidant
- > 600 types
- Fat-soluble
