Biotechnological Potential Assesment of Noni Fruit (Morinda citrifolialinns)
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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com study of food [1-3]. In this scenario, the discussion on adequate food providing not only energy and essential nutrients, but also non-nutrient constituents arises. When gathering these constituents, beneficial physiological effects are identified, such as the prevention or retardation of conditions, as cardiovascular disease, cancer, intestinal infections, and obesity, among others [2,3]. Thus, foods with beneficial properties are called functional, nutraceuticals, planned foods, and other related synonyms [2].
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