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Phytochemicals of nutraceutical importance

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.

Chapters

Chapter 28 February 2014

Phytochemicals of nutraceutical importance: do they defend against diseases?
Authors:
  • Girish Sharma Girish Sharma,
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
1-19
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Use of phytochemicals as adjuncts to conventional therapies for chronic kidney disease.
Authors:
  • K. Wojcikowski,
  • G. C. Gobe
Pages:
20-32
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Natural products in the prevention of cancer: investigating clues in traditional diets for potential modern-day cures.
Authors:
  • V. Moseley,
  • R. Knackstedt,
  • M. J. Wargovich
Pages:
33-46
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Resveratrol: a chemo-preventative agent with diverse applications.
Authors:
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta,
  • Girish Sharma Girish Sharma,
  • D. Chan
Pages:
47-60
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Synbiotics: promoting gastrointestinal health.
Authors:
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta,
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • M. H. Rostagno,
  • T. R. Callaway
Pages:
61-78
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Nutraceuticals from microbes.
Authors:
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta,
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • A. P. Garg,
  • Sneh Gupta Sneh Gupta
Pages:
79-102
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Phytochemicals of nutraceutical importance from cactus and their role in human health.
Authors:
  • M. Azucena Nazareno
Pages:
103-115
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in human health.
Authors:
  • L. Masson
Pages:
116-131
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Glucosinolates: the phytochemicals of nutraceutical importance.
Authors:
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
132-147
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Role of phytoestrogens as nutraceuticals in human health.
Authors:
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
148-172
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Phytosterols and their healthy effects.
Authors:
  • L. Masson
Pages:
173-180
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Carotenoids: chemistry and health benefits.
Authors:
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
181-195
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Phenolic acids as natural antioxidants.
Authors:
  • L. Masson
Pages:
196-207
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Role of antioxidant polyphenols in nutraceuticals and human health.
Authors:
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
208-228
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Antioxidant phytochemicals in cancer chemoprevention.
Authors:
  • Narendra Singh Narendra Singh,
  • Dhanir Tailor Dhanir Tailor,
  • R. K. Kale,
  • R. P. Singh
Pages:
229-247
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Antioxidants: their health benefits and plant sources.
Authors:
  • R. L. Singh,
  • Sapna Sharma Sapna Sharma,
  • Pankaj Singh Pankaj Singh
Pages:
248-265
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Phytochemicals of nutraceutical importance from Curcuma longa L. and their role in human health.
Authors:
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
266-287
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Phytochemistry of plants used in traditional medicine.
Authors:
  • A. E. González-Stuart,
  • Dhan Prakash Dhan Prakash,
  • Charu Gupta Charu Gupta
Pages:
288-309
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Vitamins and minerals: roles and plant sources.
Authors:
  • R. L. Singh,
  • S. P. Vishwakarma,
  • Pankaj Singh Pankaj Singh
Pages:
310-323
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Chapter 28 February 2014

Nutrigenomics: nurturing of genotype and role in human health.
Authors:
  • Neeraj Kumar Neeraj Kumar,
  • K. K. Maheshwari
Pages:
324-349
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