| Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion Contributor(s): Watson, Ronald (Editor), Preedy, Victor R. (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0128021896 ISBN-13: 9780128021897 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $156.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nutrition - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology - Cooking | Reference |
| Dewey: 615.329 |
| Physical Information: 1.9" H x 8.6" W x 11" (6.15 lbs) 938 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion reviews and presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive components of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics to prevent disease and improve the health of various populations. Experts define and support the actions of bacteria; bacteria modified bioflavonoids and prebiotic fibrous materials and vegetable compounds. A major emphasis is placed on the health-promoting activities and bioactive components of probiotic bacteria. |