Plant Secondary Metabolites for Human Health

Name: Plant Secondary Metabolites for Human Health
Brand: Apple Academic Press > CRC Press

Apple Academic Press > CRC Press

Plant Secondary Metabolites for Human HealthExtraction of Bioactive Compounds\nAuthor(s): Megh R. Goyal, P. P. Joy, Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Apple Academic Press Inc., Canada\nImprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.\nISBN-13: 9781774634394, 978-1774634394\nSynopsis\nThis new book deals with recent advanced research on natural products and health-promoting foods that work to reduce the risk of diseases while enhancing overall well-being. Plant-based functional foods are known to contain compounds (also referred to as phytochemicals) in the leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits of certain plants. These plant products are drawing the attention of researchers because of their demonstrated beneficial effects against disease, particularly diabetes, hypertension, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, among others. The medicinal and nutritional use of plant secondary metabolites is a hot topic and has been receiving extensive attention from both health professionals and.