The handbook of dietary phytochemicals explains the significance and types of phytochemicals. This book also outlines the various sources of antioxidants and their role in disease prevention. It highlights the complex chemistry and classifications of dietary phytochemicals, along with the pharmacology of phytochemicals. It explains the concept of antimicrobial and antiviral properties of phytochemicals. This book addresses the role of dietary pohytochemicals in health and nutrition.
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978-1-77469-296-7 (9781774692967)
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Dr. Urvashi is a microbiologist. She completed her Masters from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, after which she joined Panjab University, Chandigarh for completing doctorate. Her main area of research was fermentation and phytotherapy. After completion of PhD, she moved to Kuwait where she is running her own business of medical writing and editing.
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Phytochemicals
- Chapter 2 Source of Antioxidants and Role in Disease Prevention
- Chapter 3 Chemistry and Classification of Dietary Phytochemicals
- Chapter 4 Pharmacology of Phytochemicals
- Chapter 5 Antimicrobial and Antiviral Properties of Phytochemicals
- Chapter 6 Dietary Phytochemicals in the Treatment of Obesity, Cancer, and Diabetes
- Chapter 7 Dietary Phytochemicals in Health and Nutrition
