Phytochemicals and Phytopharmaceuticals
Author | : Fereidoon Shahidi |
Publisher | : The American Oil Chemists Society |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1893997057 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781893997059 |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Download or read book Phytochemicals and Phytopharmaceuticals written by Fereidoon Shahidi and published by The American Oil Chemists Society. This book was released on 2000 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shahidi (biochemistry, Memorial U. of Newfoundland) and Ho (food science, Rutgers U.) present a monograph from an international group of scientists that contains 37 papers discussing plant bioactives in a varied range of research areas. Specific topics include variables affecting the phytochemical contents of garlic and their health benefits, the role of flavonols and anthocyanins from fruits and vegetables in cancer prevention, and antioxidative and cytotoxic components of highbush blueberry. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR