Encapsulation of bioactive compounds for the generation of nutraceuticals

Abstract

Numerous studies have been developed to improve the quality of life of society about the improvement and quality of food that promotes the maintenance and conservation of health in the face of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Thus, attention has been focused on the introduction of functional foods and supplementation with nutraceuticals that may offer health benefits in addition to their nutritional properties in diets. Functional foods have their own characteristics due to the presence of bioactive compounds, which promote benefits for the body in addition to their nutritional value. Thus, studies on bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals have been increasing, given their benefits. Bioactive compounds are very unstable, so studies show that the best way for manipulation and efficacy in the body is to use them with a protective encapsulation, thus forming a nutraceutical. Polymeric systems are used for encapsulation, which promote a better delivery of these bioactive compounds.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.006-050