| Polyphenols in Human Health and Disease Contributor(s): Watson, Ronald (Editor), Preedy, Victor R. (Editor), Zibadi, Sherma (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0123984564 ISBN-13: 9780123984562 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $332.50 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Nutrition - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology |
| Dewey: 612.015 |
| Physical Information: 4.6" H x 9.6" W x 11.9" (10.65 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Polyphenols in Human Health and Disease documents antioxidant actions of polyphenols in protection of cells and cell organelles, critical for understanding their health-promoting actions to help the dietary supplement industry. The book begins by describing the fundamentals of absorption, metabolism and bioavailability of polyphenols, as well as the effect of microbes on polyphenol structure and function and toxicity. It then examines the role of polyphenols in the treatment of chronic disease, including vascular and cardiac health, obesity and diabetes therapy, cancer treatment and prevention, and more. |