Non-extractable Polyphenols and Carotenoids: Importance in Human Nutrition and Health

Non-extractable Polyphenols and Carotenoids: Importance in Human Nutrition and Health
ISBN-10
1788014472
ISBN-13
9781788014472
Category
Medical
Pages
382
Language
English
Published
2018-04-30
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Authors
Fulgencio Saura-Calixto, Jara Pérez-Jiménez

Description

Polyphenols and carotenoids are abundant in fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and beverages, such as tea, cocoa and wine providing health-related benefits and antioxidant properties. Focusing on non-extractable polyphenols and carotenoids that are present in the diet, this book will improve our knowledge of dietary intakes and physiological properties ensuring a better understanding of their potential health effects. With global appeal, this will be the first book dedicated to raising the profile of this important area. Summarising the current knowledge in the field, the book will direct further research for food chemists, scientists and nutritionists looking for new perspectives.

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