FOOD 2010- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 164 pages long!)

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Food Science
• Course: FOOD 2010
• Professor: Massimo Marcon

Document Summary

I will be exploring the psychoactive effects of ginseng and chocolate on human health and wellness. Ginseng originates from a herb, panax, and from oriental culture where it is used for centuries in traditional. Chinese medicine. ginseng is believed to be beneficial and helps boost energy, hence, it is an ingredient in many energy drinks. It is a natural stress reliever that has healing and strengthening properties. Panax ginseng boosts energy and improves health performance. Not all products of ginseng possess these qualities, but a majority are said to still have positive and beneficial powers. The power of ginseng comes directly from its roots that contain glycosides known as ginsenosides which are naturally occurring steroids. Some of these compounds are made of fat with slow metabolization, and others are water soluble and are metabolized into the blood. internally, ginsenosides increase blood flow, enhance nerve development, increase efficiency of brain signals, regulate neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine,