Bioactive Compounds in Nutraceutical and Functional Food for Good Human Health / edited by Kavita Sharma [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sharma, Kavita, editor.

Danciu, Corina, editor.

Senapati, Kula Kamal, editor.

Mishra, Kanchan, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bioactive compounds.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2021.

Summary:

Bioactive compounds are abundant in nature, particularly in plants, which have the capacity to synthesize phenolics, flavonoids, caffeine, carotenoids, and much more. Different bioactive compounds can change or alter the life process due to their different biological activities. This book examines bioactive compounds and their sources, structures, and potential uses in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, and food processing.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references.