{"id":14200,"date":"2020-06-16T16:22:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T21:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guleben.com\/?p=14200"},"modified":"2026-04-30T01:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:19:35","slug":"alimentos-funcionales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guleben.com\/en\/blog\/general-public\/functional-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Functional foods"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14200\" class=\"elementor elementor-14200\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bcf69c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bcf69c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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lifestyles, and, above all, health as a fundamental pillar for achieving a good quality of life.<\/p><p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"401\">Well-being, understood as a state in which physical and mental conditions provide a sense of satisfaction and calm, has become a key objective for individuals.<\/p><p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"531\">Although perceptions of well-being vary from person to person, there is general agreement that it is based on five core pillars:<\/p><ul data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"688\"><li data-section-id=\"15k1mik\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"556\">Proper sleep hygiene<\/li><li data-section-id=\"o8b3lx\" data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"578\">Healthy nutrition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wn86v1\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"610\">Emotional stress management<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pctox6\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"640\">Regular physical activity<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1t18ewl\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"688\">Cognitive stimulation (continuous learning)<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"deto6o\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"708\">Food and health<\/h2><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"815\">A balanced and varied diet provides the nutrients necessary to meet the body&#8217;s needs and prevent disease.<\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"842\">However, factors such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"920\"><li data-section-id=\"qj3xzl\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"859\">Lack of time<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cp35gf\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"894\">Consumption of processed foods<\/li><li data-section-id=\"p2oyj8\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"920\">Fast-paced lifestyles<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"971\">have led many people to neglect proper nutrition.<\/p><p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1101\">Increased life expectancy has also driven research into foods that help reduce cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and cancer.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"u8gu60\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1132\">What are functional foods?<\/h2><p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1220\">The concept of functional foods emerged as an evolution of the idea of \u201chealthy food.\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1252\">A functional food is one that:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1377\"><li data-section-id=\"esuit7\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1305\">Has been modified or contains active ingredients<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1g7sefd\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1345\">Provides additional health benefits<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1wgjwin\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1377\">Goes beyond basic nutrition<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"mkhxis\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1413\">Definitions of functional foods<\/h2><p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1469\">Different organizations have defined functional foods:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1962\"><li data-section-id=\"16ugu1g\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1567\"><strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1510\">U.S. National Academy of Sciences<\/strong>: foods that improve well-being or reduce disease risk.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1vemyl6\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1707\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1618\">ILSI (International Life Sciences Institute)<\/strong>: foods with physiologically active components that provide additional health benefits.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3g0y50\" data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1861\"><strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1759\">IFIC (International Food Information Council)<\/strong>: foods consumed as part of the daily diet that produce positive metabolic or physiological effects.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"8bk35s\" data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1962\"><strong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1891\">FUFOSE (European Union)<\/strong>: foods that are modified or enriched to improve their health impact.<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1j4yv3w\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2002\">Characteristics of functional foods<\/h2><p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2029\">A functional food should:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2202\"><li data-section-id=\"1y1zbpp\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2059\">Be part of the daily diet<\/li><li data-section-id=\"aaz79y\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2090\">Provide long-term benefits<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ydfhas\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2126\">Improve physiological functions<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1y5wxu4\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2156\">Support the immune system<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qrjnpb\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2202\">Contribute to physical and mental balance<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1djguwh\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2223\">Human microbiota<\/h2><p data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2320\">The intestinal microbiota is a complex ecosystem composed of more than 1,000 microbial species.<\/p><p data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2370\">It begins forming at birth and is influenced by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2436\"><li data-section-id=\"108zr2d\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2391\">Type of delivery<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1uahvas\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2400\">Diet<\/li><li data-section-id=\"67fknx\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2416\">Environment<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2t1rni\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2436\">Gestational age<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2460\">Its functions include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2582\"><li data-section-id=\"178y015\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2490\">Immune system development<\/li><li data-section-id=\"mmm8jo\" data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2521\">Regulation of inflammation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"n9mzra\" data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2551\">Energy metabolism control<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rjljlf\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2582\">Maintenance of homeostasis<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2664\">Today, it is considered a \u201cmicrobial organ\u201d due to its impact on overall health.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"ih6yqx\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2691\">Microbiota and disease<\/h2><p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2747\">An imbalance in the microbiota may be associated with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2851\"><li data-section-id=\"1vxqpxz\" data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2759\">Obesity<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1j57w5n\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2779\">Type 2 diabetes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"192hh1m\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2810\">Inflammatory bowel disease<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10x7qib\" data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2829\">Liver diseases<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2czij\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2851\">Intestinal cancer<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2932\">Research on the human microbiome aims to better understand these relationships.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"beh8xz\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2960\">Innovation in nutrition<\/h2><p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3016\">Advances in genetics and molecular biology will allow:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3148\"><li data-section-id=\"16punfk\" data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3072\">Development of strategies to balance the microbiota<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vpu56q\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3095\">Disease prevention<\/li><li data-section-id=\"144aldf\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3148\">Creation of more targeted and effective products<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3195\">Significant growth is expected in the use of:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3261\"><li data-section-id=\"7dk0h8\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3210\">Probiotics<\/li><li data-section-id=\"sosizq\" data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3225\">Prebiotics<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13ug1ph\" data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3240\">Synbiotics<\/li><li data-section-id=\"88hxti\" data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3261\">Functional foods<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"ycxeku\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3295\">Why consume functional foods?<\/h2><p data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3314\">Functional foods:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3451\"><li data-section-id=\"1wrmxir\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3347\">Improve nutrient utilization<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1qjzayv\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3371\">Are easy to consume<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10jl69m\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3410\">Provide additional health benefits<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1np398x\" data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3451\">Are supported by scientific research<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3535\">When they meet quality standards, they can be an effective tool to improve health.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"7oo8b9\" data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3551\">Conclusions<\/h2><ul data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3971\"><li data-section-id=\"l1umi5\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3643\">A functional food is not just any food, but one that has an active effect on the body.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"bd0te6\" data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3709\">The intestinal microbiota plays a key role in overall health.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"991lbf\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3792\">Regular consumption of functional foods should be part of a healthy lifestyle.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"4ol74v\" data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3875\">The quality and composition of functional foods determine their effectiveness.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bjclaz\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3971\">Scientific research will continue to drive the development of these products in the future.<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1g5aw3h\" data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"3986\">References<\/h2><ul data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4507\"><li data-section-id=\"17uljiv\" data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4083\">Ramos Cormenzana, A. (2012). <em data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4042\">Probiotics and Health<\/em>. Madrid: Ediciones D\u00edaz de los Santos.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gxl6xy\" data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4200\">Campeotto, F. (2007). <em data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4155\">Establishment of intestinal flora in newborns<\/em>. Gastroenterologie Clinique et Biologique.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1wghxy3\" data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4305\">Cani, P. D. (2008). <em data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4281\">Role of gut microflora in obesity and insulin resistance<\/em>. Pathologie Biologie.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"111avm5\" data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4411\">Ferreira Montero, I. J. (2007). <em data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4377\">Functional foods and nutraceuticals<\/em>. Spanish Society of Cardiology.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nhp4ay\" data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4507\">Valenzuela, A. (2014). <em data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4474\">Functional foods and nutraceuticals<\/em>. 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