Description
Book SynopsisThis new book deals with recent advanced research on natural products and health-promoting foods that work to reduce the risk of diseases while enhancing overall well-being. Plant-based functional foods are known to contain compounds (also referred to as phytochemicals) in the leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits of certain plants. These plant products are drawing the attention of researchers because of their demonstrated beneficial effects against disease, particularly diabetes, hypertension, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, among others. The medicinal and nutritional use of plant secondary metabolites is a hot topic and has been receiving extensive attention from both health professionals and the public. This book presents new information on the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants, plant-based drugs, and the innovative use of plant-based drugs for human health.
Table of ContentsPART I: Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Plants 1. Extraction Methods for Bioactive Compounds from Plants: An Overview 2. Plant Extracts and Functional Foods for Better Health: Vitality of Bioactive Compounds in Cell Signaling and Biological Assays PART II: Plant-Based Drugs 3. Role of Herbal Drugs in Management of Life Style Diseases 4. Health Benefits of Eugenia uniflora L.: A Review 5. Functional Foods and Nutritional Epigenetics: Review on Scope, Role, and Health Benefits PART III: Innovative Use of Plant-Based Drugs for Human Health 6. Plant Xylitol for Human Health: An Overview on Benefits and Potent Immunomodulator 7. Aldose Reductase Inhibitors for Multi-Faceted Anti-Diabetic Actions
