Bioactive Polyphenols for Health and Pathology Treatment

Bioactive Polyphenols for Health and Pathology Treatment summarizes the role of polyphenols on physiological function, organs, and disease. Presenting preclinical animal studies and clinical assays, the book explores how herb extracts affect cardiovascular, cognitive, and immunological health and their action on obesity, cancer, digestion, blood pressure, diabetes, mood, and on the skin and eyes. The book begins with the biological properties and pathways of polyphenols, their bioavailability, phytochemistry and finally their pharmacological action. The book closes exploring the processing and production of polyphenols within functional foods and as nutraceuticals. Written by a team of experts in the field, the book explores the most up-to-date research on plant polyphenols from different point of views which are appealing for many professionals, academics, nutritionists and researchers working in this field. Summarizes role of polyphenols in health and diseaseCovers biological properties, mechanism of action, and phytochemistryPresents efficacy in the treatment of diseaseIdentifies effects on cardiovascular, digestive, cognitive, and immunological healthIncludes production and processing of polyphenols