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Green Tea Polyphenols - Nutraceuticals of Modern Life (Paperback)
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Green Tea Polyphenols - Nutraceuticals of Modern Life (Paperback)
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There is a wealth of published research on the health-promoting
effects of green tea and its various components including
polyphenols. Green Tea Polyphenols: Nutraceuticals of Modern Life
presents a collection of global findings on the numerous health
benefits of green tea polyphenols, confirming their position as
healthy functional ingredients. With chapters contributed by
experts in the field of green tea science and the inclusion of
extensive references, this book provides an authoritative volume
that can be used to guide researchers, scientists, and regulatory
bodies. Each chapter previews a specific theme and highlights
recent research and development conducted in the field. The book
begins with the history, processing, and features of green tea. It
then describes the chemical composition and biochemical and
physicochemical characteristics, followed by a discussion of the
properties of green tea polyphenols, including metabolism,
bioavailability, and safety. The subsequent chapters deal with the
numerous health benefits associated with consumption of green tea
polyphenols. These include benefits related to cancer risk and
prevention, cardiovascular disease, protection of internal organs,
diabetes and weight management, bone and muscle health, allergies,
oral care, inflammation, and gut health. The book addresses the
nutrigenomics and proteomics of poyphenols. It also examines food
and nonfood applications of green tea polyphenols, such as
extracts, supplements, and skin and hair cosmetic products,
demonstrating both therapeutic and functional health benefits. This
book brings together a wide array of data on green tea polyphenols,
providing a greater understanding of them and insight into their
effects on human health, and their applications and commercial
potential.
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