title: Design of foods with bioactive lipids for improved health.
abstract: Numerous studies have found an association between the consumption of certain bioactive lipids and improved human health, e.g., the prevention, delay, or treatment of chronic and acute diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), osteoporosis, and immune disorders. In this review, we discuss food-based sources and potential beneficial attributes of major dietary bioactive lipids: polyunsaturated fatty acids; carotenoids; phytosterols and phytostanols; and fat-soluble vitamins. We summarize the various challenges associated with incorporating these bioactive lipids into foods and beverages, such as poor water solubility, high melting point, and low chemical stability. Finally, we propose several techniques that have been used to solve the challenges and integrate dietary bioactive lipids into foods for improved health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Bingcan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: David Julian
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: McClements
authors.forename: Eric Andrew
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Decker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants; D001682:Biological Availability; D001947:Breeding; D002338:Carotenoids; D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods; D055951:Functional Food; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D010840:Phytosterols; D010945:Plants, Edible; D012995:Solubility; D024505:Tocopherols; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; D008055:Lipids; D010840:Phytosterols; D014867:Water; D002338:Carotenoids; D024505:Tocopherols