SIGNIFICANCE OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN IN HUMAN HEALTH

Abstract

There are physiologically active components in foods from both plants and animals, that potentially could reduce the risk of chronic diseases. These are functional foods. The most importants of these active components- discussed in the present paper- are omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, and probiotics with many health promoting effect.

Keywords

• functional foods
• omega-3 fatty acids
• conjugated linoleic acid
• probiotics