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Bioactive compounds

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈæk.tɪv ˈkɑm.paʊndz/noun
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Bioactive compounds are chemical substances found in nature or synthesized that affect living organisms by interacting with biological processes. They play key roles in health promotion, disease prevention, and drug development, with modern applications expanding into functional foods and personalized medicine where their precise mechanisms are still being explored.

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