Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health

Phytochemicals are plant secondary metabolites with bioactive properties that have observed nutritional and health-promoting effects in numerous food applications. This book provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge in the field, including their food sources, bioactivities, bioavailability, extraction, production, and applications. It discusses the various bioactivities of notable and promising plant phytochemicals of significance in nutrition and health, such as lowering CVD, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, cancer, oxidative stress, and neurodegenerative diseases. The book also examines the challenges and promises of plant phytochemicals as ingredients for the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals and their use in alternative medicine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Due to their demonstrated nutritional and health-promoting effects in a wide range of food applications, phytochemicals are gaining increasing attention. They are bioactive plant secondary metabolites that may offer health advantages in addition to fundamental nutrition, lowering the risk of chronic diseases. Their significance in nutrition and health is undeniable, as evidenced by the substantial interest and research that have yielded remarkable results. Plant phytochemicals are commonly used in alternative medicine in South East Asia, particularly in China and India, and their acceptance is growing globally. Despite extensive research efforts, there is still limited knowledge about phytochemicals due to their diverse biological and chemical nature.

In the latest edition of the series, Nutraceuticals: Basic Research and Clinical Applications, Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health offers a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge in the field of bioactive plant phytochemical compounds, their food sources, bioactivities, bioavailability, extraction, production, and applications. Experts in the field delve into the diverse bioactivities of notable and promising plant phytochemicals that hold significant importance in nutrition and health, such as the reduction of cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, cancer, oxidative stress, neurodegenerative diseases, and a multitude of other chronic disease conditions.

Key Features:

Describes the various nutritional and bioactive significances of notable and promising plant phytochemicals of significance in nutritional and medical research and their food and/or plant sources.

Includes various approaches for the quantification, extraction, and characterization of plant phytochemicals.

Highlights the potential applications of plant phytochemicals in the food industry, including food additives, functional foods, and nutraceuticals.

Discusses the safety and toxicity of plant phytochemicals, as well as their interactions with other substances.

Provides insights into the future research directions in the field of plant phytochemicals, including the identification of new phytochemicals, their mechanisms of action, and their potential clinical applications.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, nutritionists, dietitians, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals interested in understanding the role of plant phytochemicals in nutrition and health. It will also serve as a reference for students and educators in the field of nutrition and medicine.

Weight: 1350g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032374208