Carotenoids: Structure and Function in the Human Body
Plants produce chemicals as part of their normal metabolic activities. These include primary metabolites found in all plants, such as sugars and fats, as well as secondary metabolites, which can have therapeutic effects in humans and be refined to produce drugs. Plants synthesize a bewildering varie...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2021, 2021
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2021 |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction to Carotenoids
- 2. Chemistry of Carotenoids
- 3. Synthesis of Carotenoids
- 4. Apocarotenoids
- 5. Processing of carotenoids
- 6.Stability of carotenoids
- 7. Carotenoid analysis
- 8. Carotenoids Metabolism
- 9. Fortification of carotenoids
- 10. Carotenoids as antioxidants
- 11. Carotenoids as anticancer agents
- 12. Carotenoids as antidiabetic agents
- 13. Carotenoids in liver and lung diseases
- 14. Eye Sight and Carotenoids
- 15. Role of Carotenoids in Neurological Diseases
- 16. Carotenoids in women and infant health
- 17. Carotenoids roe in cardiovascular diseases
- 18. Application of Carotenoids in Cosmetics
- 19. Carotenoids as Coloring Agents
- 20. Provitamin A Carotenoids
- 21. Commercialization and marketing potential of carotenoids
- 22. Future trends and research dimensions