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CLINICS IN DERMATOLOGY
Volume 27, Issue 2, Pages 210-216Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2008.11.003
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Natural Substances are generally preferred over chemical ones and are generally seen as healthy. The increasing demand for natural ingredients, improving health and appearance, is also attracting beverages as the fastest growing segment on the functional food market. Functional beverages are launched as fortified water, tea, diary or juices claiming overall nutrition, energy, anti-aging or relaxing effects. The substitution of so called superfruits, such as berries, grapes, or pomegranate delivers ail effective range of beneficial compounds, including vitamins, fatty acids, minerals, and antioxidants. In this context, new exotic and African fruits Could be useful sources in the near future. Teas and green botanicals, such as algae or aloe vera are also rich in effective bioactives and have been used traditionally. The botanical kingdom offers endless possibilities. (c) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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