Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance (Paperback)

Nutraceuticals are bioactive phytochemicals that protect or promote health and occur at the intersection of food and pharmaceutical industries. This book covers a wide spectrum of human health and diseases, including the role of phytonutrients in the prevention and treatment. It also reviews biological and clinical effect, molecular level approach, quality assurance, bioavailability and metabolism of a number phytochemicals, and their role to combat different diseases.