Deciphering the "code" of plant nutrition adds weight to chronic disease prevention and control

Soy isoflavones, lycopene, tea polyphenols, curcumin, anthocyanins.

So far, the total number of plant functional components is still unclear, and it is estimated that there are 60,000 to 100,000 species

A "non-essential" but very important health helper

"Plant active ingredients are not a necessity for the growth and development of the human body, but they have obvious effects on reducing the risk of disease

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) of Chinese Residents released in 2013 included more than 20 phytochemicals for the first time, and put forward the specific recommended value (SPL) - when certain disease-susceptible populations have certain dietary intakes.

Currently, a new version of DRIs is under revision and is scheduled to be released in 2023

Several new faces of phytochemicals, such as curcumin, will also appear in the new DRIs

Through transcriptomic research, Nutrilite Nutrition and Health Research Center found that curcumin can inhibit the inflammatory response caused by viral infection

Clarify the mechanism of action and target, and dig deep into the health power of plants

"Phytochemicals are still an emerging field

Regarding the future development of the industry, Ling Wenhua pointed out that there are still many aspects of phytochemicals worth exploring

Chen Jinyao, an associate professor at the West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, believes that ensuring safety is the top priority in the transformation of plant functional ingredients, and it is also one of the challenges the industry is currently facing

"From the perspective of enterprises, the biggest challenge is how to ensure the stability of plant extracts

In order to encourage research on the health value of plants and plant functional ingredients (including the prevention of chronic diseases), enhance the scientific community and consumers' awareness of plant functional ingredients, and help improve the nutritional and health status of residents, Amway invested 7.

(Gao Jiaodi and Liu Yanfang)

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