Gastrointestinal and Liver Effects of Fruits and their Synergism with Drug Therapy: Exploring Possible Mechanisms of Action

Download or read book Gastrointestinal and Liver Effects of Fruits and their Synergism with Drug Therapy: Exploring Possible Mechanisms of Action written by Irwin Rose Alencar De Menezes and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently, there is a significant increase in demand for food and food products that provide health benefits beyond their nutritional aspects. These benefits can be used to treat or prevent several diseases through the interactions of phytoconstituents with biological targets or through antioxidant properties. Another important aspect is the synergism of therapy with drugs and phytoconstituents originating from fruits, which can modify the bioavailability or efficacy, increasing future opportunities for drug development. In addition, these phytochemicals can be incorporated as an alternative for development, with new applications for multitarget therapeutic using a better understanding of biochemical and electrical effects or molecular interaction in a biologic system.