Affiliation:
1. Department of Agricultural Sciences and Food Engineering, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 7-9 Ion Ratiu Street, Sibiu 550012, Romania
Abstract
The proper functioning of human immune system is essential for organism survival
against infectious, toxic and oncogenic agents. The present study aimed to describe the scientific evidence
regarding the immunomodulatory properties of the main micronutrients and specific phytochemicals.
Plants of food interest have the ability to dynamically affect the immune system through
particular molecules. Plant species, type of compounds and biological effects were herein reviewed
mainly focusing on plants which are not commonly used in food supplements. Several efficient phytoproducts
showed significant advantages compared to synthetic immunomodulators, being good
candidates for the development of immunotherapeutic drugs.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Nutrition and Dietetics,Food Science
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