Phytochemicals as Nutraceuticals
Global Approaches to Their Role in Nutrition and Health
Contributor(s)
Rao, Venketeshwer (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds present in plants used for food and medicine. A great deal of interest has been generated recently in the isolation, characterization and biological activity of these phytochemicals. This book is in response to the need for more current and global scope of phytochemicals. It contains chapters written by internationally recognized authors. The topics covered in the book range from their occurrence, chemical and physical characteristics, analytical procedures, biological activity, safety and industrial applications. The book has been planned to meet the needs of the researchers, health professionals, government regulatory agencies and industries. This book will serve as a standard reference book in this important and fast growing area of phytochemicals, human nutrition and health.
Keywords
Botany & plant sciencesDOI
10.5772/2375Webshop link
https://www.intechopen.com/booksISBN
9789535102038, 9789535152583Publisher
IntechOpenPublisher website
https://www.intechopen.com/Publication date and place
2012Imprint
IntechOpenClassification
Botany and plant sciences