Recent developments in antioxidants from natural sources / edited by Paz Otero, María Fraga Corral.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Otero, Paz, editor.

Corral, María Fraga, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antioxidants--Therapeutic use.

Antioxidants.

Materia medica, Vegetable.

Medicinal plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2023.

Summary:

Plants, fruits, and vegetables contain antioxidants that can be used as nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals due to their perceived ability to reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases. This book includes thirteen chapters that discuss potential sources of new antioxidants from the fruits of South America and the flora of African countries, how to improve the production of antioxidants and methods to ensure the quality of antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables.

Contents:

1. Antioxidants Sources

2. Dietary Regulation of Keap1/Nrf2/ARE Pathway: Focus on Acai Berries and Pistachios and Cashews as Natural Food Sources

3. Antioxidants Obtained from the Natural Sources: Importance in Human Health

4. Congolese Traditional Foods as Sources of Antioxidant Nutrients for Disease Prevention

5. Recent Development in Antioxidant of Milk and Its Products

6. Naturally Occurring Antioxidants in Seven Well-Known Fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America): Part 1

7. Naturally Occurring Antioxidants in Seven Well-Known Fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America): Part 2

8. Antioxidant Activity of Nigella sativa Essential Oil

9. Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oil of Species of the Genus Tagetes

10. Organic Culture Media for Sustainable Carotenoid Production from Microalgae

11. Elaboration of a Purple Corn Drink with Maximum Retention of Anthocyanins

12. Antioxidant Strategies to Improve Female Reproduction

13. Dietary Antioxidants and Bioactive Compounds in Food Processing.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-83768-524-X