Anthocyanins, polyphenolic compounds abundant in certain foods, are
responsible for the orange-red to blue-violet hues evident in many
fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, and flowers. Interest in these
pigments has intensified due to their potential health-promoting
properties as dietary antioxidants, as well as their use as natural
dyes in a variety of products. Mechanistic studies from in vitro
experiments as well as in vivo clinical trials demonstrate
wide-ranging efficacy and biological activity of anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins in Health and Disease presents the first comprehensive
review of modern-day research on the relationship of anthocyanins
to human health and disease. Written by an interdisciplinary group
of distinguished scientists, this book examines the
bioavailability, chemistry, metabolism, and efficacy of
anthocyanins, as well as their role in protecting the body from
several age- and obesity-related chronic diseases. Chapters cover
the absorption, digestion, metabolism, and excretion of
anthocyanins; current methodology for the assessment of
anthocyanins in the blood, plasma, urine, and tissues; and
anthocyanins as potent antioxidants. The book discusses
health-related topics such as anthocyanins and protection against
disease, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome,
type-2 diabetes, and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. It also
addresses health-promoting effects of anthocyanins, namely,
maintenance of normal vision and prevention of ocular pathologies,
protective effects against skin aging, and their role in innate
immunity and exercise. Covering a wide array of specialized
knowledge, this book provides an authoritative source of
information on the role of anthocyanins in health and disease, an
important step toward advancing research and enhancing
communication on these functional ingredients.
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