Increasing knowledge of the various protective effects of
phytochemicals has sparked interest in further understanding their
role in human health. Phytochemicals: Health Promotion and
Therapeutic Potential is the seventh in a series representing the
emerging science with respect to plant-based chemicals. Drawn from
the proceedings at the Seventh International Phytochemical
Conference, Phytochemicals: Health Promotion and Therapeutic
Potential, the book contains chapters written by conference
presenters along with those of additional invited authors whose
research focuses on the biological activities and clinical outcomes
associated with phytochemical consumption.
The book begins with a discussion of major research that has
contributed to the widespread interest in phytochemicals and health
promotion. This is followed by an exploration of the beneficial
effects of polyphenols in healthy aging and against a host of
illnesses and disorders, including cancer, cardiovascular disease,
inflammation, and ulcers. The contributors also examine various
aspects of phytochemicals related to bone and brain health,
obesity, and metabolic disease. The book concludes by presenting
methodologies for assessing the bioavailability of carotenoids and
offers additional insight into Momordica cochichinensis Spreng, a
fruit not commonly known in the Western world and a rich source of
lycopene and beta-carotene.
While promising advancements have been made in this field,
opportunities for progress still exist concerning bioavailability,
efficacy, genomics, and synergistic mechanisms. This book is
destined to stimulate increased interest in research regarding
these compounds, their biological activities, and the application
of these findings to therapeutic alternatives.
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