Phytochemicals in nutrition and health. (©2002)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Mark S. Meskin [and others].
• Other Names: Meskin, Mark S
• Contents: Evidence-based herbalism -- Phytochemical diversity and biological activity in Echinacea phytomedicines: challenges to quality control and germplasm improvement -- Phytochemicals in the vaccinium family: bilberries, blueberries, and cranberries -- Wine polyphenols and protection from atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease: drink to your health? -- Beyond [alpha]-Tocopherol: the role of the other tocopherols and tocotrienols -- Phytochemical pharmacokinetics -- Dietary isothiocyanates: roles in cancer prevention and metabolism in rodents and humans -- Rationale for the use of soy phytoestrogens for neuroprotection -- Bioengineering and breeding approaches for improving nutrient and phytochemical content of plants -- Phytochemicals in oilseeds -- Lycopene and human health -- Astaxanthin, [beta]-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Copyright Date: 2002
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 203 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 613.2; Phytochemicals -- Physiological effect; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Diet; Health Food; Phytotherapy; Plants, Edible -- chemistry; Nutrición; Composés phytochimiques -- Effets physiologiques; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Nutrition; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diets; MEDICAL -- Nutrition; MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Nutrition; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Food Content Guides; Phytochemicals -- Physiological effect; Alimentos funcionais; Nutrição; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1420031694; 9781420031690; 9781587160837; 1587160838
• Related ISBNs: 1587160838
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.