Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review
Nanotechnology in human nutrition represents an innovative advance in increasing the bioavailability and efficiency of bioactive compounds. This work delves into the multifaceted dietary contributions of nanoparticles (NPs) and their utilization for improving nutrient absorption and ensuring food sa...
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| author | Ammar B. Altemimi Halgord Ali M. Farag Tablo H. Salih Farhang H. Awlqadr Alaa Jabbar Abd Al-Manhel Italo Rennan Sousa Vieira Carlos Adam Conte-Junior |
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| description | Nanotechnology in human nutrition represents an innovative advance in increasing the bioavailability and efficiency of bioactive compounds. This work delves into the multifaceted dietary contributions of nanoparticles (NPs) and their utilization for improving nutrient absorption and ensuring food safety. NPs exhibit exceptional solubility, a significant surface-to-volume ratio, and diameters ranging from 1 to 100 nm, rendering them invaluable for applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery, as well as elevating food quality. The encapsulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants within NPs introduces an innovative approach to counteract nutritional instabilities and low solubility, promoting human health. Nanoencapsulation methods have included the production of nanocomposites, nanofibers, and nanoemulsions to benefit the delivery of bioactive food compounds. Nutrition-based nanotechnology and nanoceuticals are examined for their economic viability and potential to increase nutrient absorption. Although the advancement of nanotechnology in food demonstrates promising results, some limitations and concerns related to safety and regulation need to be widely discussed in future research. Thus, the potential of nanotechnology could open new paths for applications and significant advances in food, benefiting human nutrition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5bc0f95b701b4d978a7c1f550d48b9d02024-03-12T16:52:00ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432024-02-0116563610.3390/nu16050636Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A ReviewAmmar B. Altemimi0Halgord Ali M. Farag1Tablo H. Salih2Farhang H. Awlqadr3Alaa Jabbar Abd Al-Manhel4Italo Rennan Sousa Vieira5Carlos Adam Conte-Junior6Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah 61004, IraqHalabja Research Center, Halabja Technical College Applied Science, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaimani 46002, IraqHalabja Research Center, Halabja Technical College Applied Science, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaimani 46002, IraqHalabja Research Center, Halabja Technical College Applied Science, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaimani 46002, IraqDepartment of Food Science, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah 61004, IraqCenter for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, RJ, BrazilCenter for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, RJ, BrazilNanotechnology in human nutrition represents an innovative advance in increasing the bioavailability and efficiency of bioactive compounds. This work delves into the multifaceted dietary contributions of nanoparticles (NPs) and their utilization for improving nutrient absorption and ensuring food safety. NPs exhibit exceptional solubility, a significant surface-to-volume ratio, and diameters ranging from 1 to 100 nm, rendering them invaluable for applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery, as well as elevating food quality. The encapsulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants within NPs introduces an innovative approach to counteract nutritional instabilities and low solubility, promoting human health. Nanoencapsulation methods have included the production of nanocomposites, nanofibers, and nanoemulsions to benefit the delivery of bioactive food compounds. Nutrition-based nanotechnology and nanoceuticals are examined for their economic viability and potential to increase nutrient absorption. Although the advancement of nanotechnology in food demonstrates promising results, some limitations and concerns related to safety and regulation need to be widely discussed in future research. Thus, the potential of nanotechnology could open new paths for applications and significant advances in food, benefiting human nutrition.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/636bioactive compoundscancerhealth humannanotechnologynutraceuticalsphytochemicals |
| spellingShingle | Ammar B. Altemimi Halgord Ali M. Farag Tablo H. Salih Farhang H. Awlqadr Alaa Jabbar Abd Al-Manhel Italo Rennan Sousa Vieira Carlos Adam Conte-Junior Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review Nutrients bioactive compounds cancer health human nanotechnology nutraceuticals phytochemicals |
| title | Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review |
| title_full | Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review |
| title_short | Application of Nanoparticles in Human Nutrition: A Review |
| title_sort | application of nanoparticles in human nutrition a review |
| topic | bioactive compounds cancer health human nanotechnology nutraceuticals phytochemicals |
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