Polyphenols, aging, and health: What can we expect from the food industry in the technology era?

Abstract

Background: Aging is a physiological process characterized by several metabolic changes, oxidative stress and inflammatory processes accumulated throughout life, reflecting in several diseases. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a diet rich in polyphenols, can play a crucial role in promoting healthy aging, since these compounds are capable of regulating several signaling pathways as well as modulating the intestinal microbiota and being involved in epigenetic modifications. With the advancement of technology and omics sciences, the food industry is undergoing a rapid transformation toward personalizing and customizing nutritional solutions that consider each individual's health conditions, preferences, and lifestyles. Therefore, such niche that will become predominant worldwide. Scop