Description
Book SynopsisThis new volume explores the importance of phytochemicals from plants in therapeutics, focusing on the extraction of bioactive compounds and their applications in human health. Natural products and their bioactive compounds are increasingly utilized in preventive and therapeutic medication as well as for the production of pharmaceutical supplements and, more recently, as food additives to increase the functionality of foods.
The first section of the volume describes recent advances in the extraction of bioactive compounds from various sources. It looks at advanced extraction techniques such as enzyme-assisted, microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, pressurized liquid extraction, and supercritical extraction techniques. Part 2, on bioactive compounds and health claims, covers the roles of different bioactive compounds and their health-promoting potential for lifestyle diseases. This section explains the botany, physical characteristics, uniqueness, uses, distribution, importance, phytochemistry, bioactivities, and future trends of different functional foods.
Table of ContentsPart 1: Extraction Of Bioactive Compounds And Their Applications 1. Extraction of Bioactive Molecules: Conventional vs. Novel Methods 2. Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: Conventional and Green Extraction Techniques 3. Bioactive Components in Fruits and Vegetables 4. Phytochemicals from Fruit Wastes for Sustainable and Socially Acceptable Poultry Production Part 2: Bioactive Compunds and Health Claims 5. Crocin, A Mechanistic Treatise 6. Grapes, A Nutritional Key to Combat Various Maladies 7. Phytochemistry and a Potential Therapeutic Perspective of Melon Seeds 8. Linalool, A Natural Chemotherapy against Various Maladies 9. Garlic: From Nutritional to Nutraceutical Viewpoint 10. Health Perspectives of Persimmon
