Phytochemicals in Nutrition and Health

ISBN-13: 9780367455002 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 224 str.

Mark S. Meskin; Wayne R. Bidlack; Audra J. Davies

Opis

Supported by solid scientific research, Phytochemicals in Nutrition and Health explores the mechanisms of action associated with beneficial phytochemical groups. It examines new areas such as the efficacy and safety of medicinal herbs, the use of biotechnology to manipulate and enhance the phytochemical profiles of various plants,

Spis treści

Evidence-Based Herbalism. Phytochemical Diversity and Biological Activity in Echinacea Phytomedicines: Challenges to Quality Control and Germplasm Improvement. Phytochemicals in the Vaccinium Family: Bilberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries. Wine Polyphenols and Protection from Atherosclerosis and Ischemic Heart Disease. Beyond a-tocopherol: The Role of the Other Tocopherols and Tocotrienols. Phytochemical Pharmacokinetics. Dietary Isothiocyanates: Roles in Cancer Prevention and Metabolism in Rodents and Humans. Rationale for the use of Soy Phytoestrogens for Neuroprotection. Bioengineering and Breeding Approaches for Improving Nutrient and Phytochemical Content of Plants. Phytochemicals in Oilseeds. Lycopene and Human Health. Astaxanthin, b-Cryptoxanthin, Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

O autorze

Meskin, Mark S. | Bidlack, Wayne R. | Davies, Audra J. | Omaye, Stanley T.