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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