Understanding phytochemical-gene interactions provides the basis
for individualized therapies to promote health as well as prevent
and treat disease. The authors of Phytochemicals: Nutrient-Gene
Interactions examine the interactions between phytochemicals and
the human genome and discuss the impact these interactions have on
health, aging, and chronic conditions such as inflammation, heart
disease, obesity, type II diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
Keeping pace with the most important trends in phytochemical
research, the authors accentuate the latest understanding on the
use of controlled clinical trials, new screening technologies, and
the completed human genome project for researching the
pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of phytochemicals. The book
covers a balanced range of topics beginning with experimental
strategies and methodologies for identifying significant
interactions between diet, genetic variants, and different markers
of cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and obesity. Different
authors explain the mechanisms of protective action that link diets
rich in omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fats, fruits, vegetables,
and whole grains with a decreased risk of chronic and degenerative
diseases. They also review and summarize epidemiological research
on plant-based foods and dietary patterns supporting the beneficial
role of phytochemicals in health promotion and disease
prevention.
Phytochemicals: Nutrient-Gene Interactions illustrates the
growing role of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in disease
prevention and in the responsible development of safe and effective
phytochemical products within the food, pharmaceutical, and
supplement industries.
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