
Bioactive Compounds from Plant Origin
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The first section of the volume describes recent advances in the extraction of bioactive compounds from various sources. It looks at advanced extraction techniques such as enzyme-assisted, microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, pressurized liquid extraction, and supercritical extraction techniques. Part 2, on bioactive compounds and health claims, covers the roles of different bioactive compounds and their health-promoting potential for lifestyle diseases. This section explains the botany, physical characteristics, uniqueness, uses, distribution, importance, phytochemistry, bioactivities, and future trends of different functional foods.
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Colin Barrow, PhD, is the Alfred Deakin Professor and Chair of Biotechnology at Deakin University, Victoria, Australia, where he is Director of the Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology. He has previously published two books, including one entitled Marine Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Dr. Barrow has an H-index of 43, with more than 300 peer-reviewed publications and over 8000 total citations. Prior to joining Deakin University, he was Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Ocean Nutrition Canada. He served on the Expert Advisory Committee for the Canadian Natural Health Product Directorate, is a founding member of the International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, and was a member of Board of Directors for the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids.
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