Recent Developments in Antioxidants from Natural Sources

Contributor(s)
Otero Fuertes, Paz (editor)
Fraga Corralga Corral, María (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
Plants, fruits, and vegetables contain antioxidants that can be used as nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals due to their perceived ability to reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases. This book includes thirteen chapters that discuss potential sources of new antioxidants from the fruits of South America and the flora of African countries, how to improve the production of antioxidants and methods to ensure the quality of antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables.
Keywords
oxidative stress; essential oils; reactive oxygen species; selenium; inflammation; optimizationWebshop link
https://www.intechopen.com/boo ...ISBN
9781837685240, 9781837685233, 9781837685257Publisher
IntechOpenPublisher website
https://www.intechopen.com/Publication date and place
2023Imprint
IntechOpenSeries
Biochemistry, 41Classification
Dietetics and nutrition