Preventing Degenerative Diseases by Anti-Angiogenic Functional Foods
Biologically active compounds naturally occurring in foods can inhibit angiogenesis,a key step in the development of degenerative diseases, and have the potential for inclusion in functional foods.
The concept that “food is medicine” is common to many cultures. Minora Shirota, the founder of Yakult Honsha, in Japan, had a straightforward philosophy: “Prevent disease rather than treat disease; a healthy intestine leads to a long life; and deliver health benefits to as many people as possible at an affordable price” (Heasman and Mellentin, 2001). This philosophy, elaborated almost half a century ago, is becoming more valid now than ever before. At the present level of scientific knowledge, t…
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