Superfoods or Hype: Decoding the Wellness Trend and Disease Cure

Title

Superfoods or Hype: Decoding the Wellness Trend and Disease Cure

Creator

Singh, Bhupinder; Chandra, Saurabh; Shastri, Arunima; Shoor, Liza

Description

Superfoods have become a buzzword in the wellness world foods that can be marketed as particularly nutrient- dense and possessing extraordinary health and even disease- cure properties. Foods like these are revered for their concentrated doses of vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Some of these claims are backed by scientific studies, supporting the notion that these foods can help reduce inflammation, lower the risk of chronic diseases and support overall well- being. For example, curcumin found in turmeric is associated with anti- inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and omega- 3 fatty acids in chia seeds contribute to heart health. Consumers should remain critical of marketing claims and be guided by the science when adding superfoods to their wellness regimens. Biological plausibility and population- based studies are not sufficient, alone, to establish the validity of disease prevention and health promotion functions for foods towards disease prevention and health promotion. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Exploring the Science of Food as Medicine;pp.217-238

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Singh B., Sharda University, India; Chandra S., Bennett University, Greater Noida, India; Shastri A., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Shoor L., Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833731441-9; 979-833731439-6;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1439-6.ch008

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