Food Bioactives and Nutraceuticals - 9789819797226

Food Bioactives and NutraceuticalsDietary Medicine for Human Health and Well-Beings\nAuthor(s): Syed Amir Ashraf, Mohd Adnan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore, Singapore\nImprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore\nISBN-13: 9789819797226, 978-9819797226\nSynopsis\nThis book examines nutraceuticals derived from plant, animal, or microbial sources, and presenting significant opportunities for food scientists and industry professionals to develop innovative foods or food components that address future human wellness and well-being requirements. These nutraceuticals can be specifically identified as antioxidants, dietary fiber, prebiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, probiotics, vitamins, polyphenols, and spices.\n\nThe book also intends to consolidate current research and reviews on bioactive components inherent in traditional foods, highlighting their nutraceutical significance for promoting a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, it elaborates on the potential therapeutic appl.