Plant Phenolics and Human Health : Biochemistry, Nutrition and Pharmacology, Hardcover by Fraga, Cesar G. (EDT), ISBN 0470287217, ISBN-13 9780470287217, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

Increasingly, scientific studies indicate that phenolic phytochemicals have potential health benefits. In this volume, leading researchers survey the current scientific knowledge about how some common dietary micronutrients can fight disease. Topics include the presence and biochemical properties of phenolics present in fruits and vegetables; biochemical explanations for how certain plant phenolics fight cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and other widespread pathologies; and the biochemical bases used to define the significance of flavonoids, stilbenes, curcuminoids, and other phenolics in the diet, as well as recommended consumption requirements and toxicity. This book is suitable as a classroom text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses or as a self-teaching guide for professionals. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()