Human Health Benefits of Plant Bioactive Compounds: Potentials and Prospects Contributor(s): Goyal, Megh R. (Editor), Rasul Suleria, Hafiz Ansar (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1774634236 ISBN-13: 9781774634233 Publisher: Apple Academic Press OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2021 |
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BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Nutrition - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry |
Dewey: 572.2 |
Physical Information: 396 pages |
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Publisher Description: Focusing on the importance of functional foods and their secondary metabolites for human health, this volume presents new insights with scientific evidence on the use of functional foods in the treatment of certain diseases. The plants covered and their bioactive compounds are easily accessible and are believed to be effective with fewer side effects in comparison with modern drugs in the treatment of different diseases. The plants contain chemical compounds that can modify and modulate biological systems, eliciting therapeutic effects. Some plants and derived products mentioned include black carrot, olive oil, citrus peel, grapes, candy leaf, cereals and grains, and green and black tea. The volume is divided into four sections that cover these topics:
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