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Title: Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition Author(s): Robert E.C. Wildman Pages: 560 Publisher: CRC Publication date: 2006 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0849364094 ISBN-13: Description: Review
- Joseph G. Endres, The Endres Group, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in AOCS Press
- Robert B. Rucker
Nutrition Department, University of California, Davis
In American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
…gives the most informative discussion of the roles of essential fatty acids and eicosanoids in human health and the impact of voluntary food choices on those roles.
- Bill Lands, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health, USA
…it is easy to recommend this volume as a desk reference for those who wish to have an accessible resource that is concise, yet covers a broad range of topics. … At some level, all who identify themselves as nutritionists must have an informed perspective regarding the functional use of foods and nutraceuticals in health promotion. [Handbook of] Nutraceuticals and functional foods could be useful as background reading in developing such a perspective. … It contains a wealth of information that is balanced and thought fully presented. The book as a whole is timely, well written, and well referenced…
…well edited and nicely indexed. It is a necessary book for the libraries of all those working in the development, medical benefit, and use of nutraceuticals and functional foods. It should be made readily available in public libraries for the use of the lay reader who wants to follow the benefits of nutraceutical and functional foods away from commercial hype. Well done, CRC Press. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with specific health claims, fortify existing foods, and even create new foods designed for a particular health benefit. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition, compiles the latest data from authoritative, scientific sources. It provides hard evidence on the prophylactic and medicinal properties of many natural foods. This handbook reviews more than 200 nutraceutical compounds. Each chapter includes the chemical properties, biochemical activity, dietary sources, and evidentiary findings for each compound. New topics include the use of exopolysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria, protein as a functional ingredient for weight loss, and nutraceuticals to be used in the adjunctive treatment of depression. Two new chapters discuss recent evidence on oxidative stress and the antioxidant requirements of athletes as well as the use of nutraceuticals for inflammation. The scientific investigation of nutrition and lifestyle changes on the pain and debilitation of osteoarthritis is the subject of another new article. The book concludes with a look at future marketing opportunities paying particular attention to the alleviation of obesity. With contributions from a panel of leading international experts, Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition, provides instant access to comprehensive, cutting edge data, making it possible for food scientists, nutritionists, and researchers to utilize this ever growing wealth of information.
Product Details
* Hardcover: 560 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (October 25, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0849364094
* ISBN-13: 978-0849364099
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