Plant Secondary Metabolites for Human Health: Extraction of Bioactive Compounds

This book explores recent advanced research on natural products and health-promoting foods that reduce the risk of diseases and enhance overall well-being. It focuses on plant-based functional foods containing phytochemicals with beneficial effects against various diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. It also discusses the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants and the innovative use of plant-based drugs for human health.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 308 pages
\n Publication date: 09 September 2019
\n Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.
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This captivating new book delves into the realm of cutting-edge research on natural products and health-promoting foods, focusing on their remarkable ability to reduce the risk of diseases while enhancing overall well-being. Plant-based functional foods, renowned for their abundance of compounds known as phytochemicals, found in the leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits of specific plants, have captured the attention of researchers due to their proven beneficial effects against a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. The medicinal and nutritional utilization of plant secondary metabolites has become a hot topic, drawing extensive interest from health professionals and the general public alike. This comprehensive book offers fresh insights into the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants, the development of plant-based drugs, and the innovative applications of plant-based drugs in the realm of human health. By exploring these topics in depth, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking to harness the power of nature to promote wellness and improve their quality of life.

\n Weight: 688g\n
Dimension: 158 x 234 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781771887663\n \n