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Bioactive Compound Selection

Meaning

Bioactive Compound Selection is the precise clinical process of identifying and choosing non-nutritive chemical constituents found in foods or plants that exert a defined physiological effect within the human body. This deliberate choice is made based on rigorous evidence demonstrating a compound’s ability to modulate specific hormonal, metabolic, or cellular pathways relevant to a patient’s health goals. The focus extends beyond general nutrition to targeted pharmacological or nutraceutical intervention. Optimal selection requires understanding the compound’s mechanism of action, bioavailability, and potential synergy with other systemic factors.