Bioactive Compounds in Nutraceutical and Functional Food for Good Human Health

Bioactive compounds are abundant in nature, particularly in plants, which have the capacity to synthesize phenolics, flavonoids, caffeine, carotenoids, and much more. Different bioactive compounds can change or alter the life process due to their different biological activities. This book examines b...

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Main Author: Sharma, Kavita
Other Authors: Mishra, Kanchan, Kamal Senapati, Kula, Danciu, Corina
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2021
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Summary:Bioactive compounds are abundant in nature, particularly in plants, which have the capacity to synthesize phenolics, flavonoids, caffeine, carotenoids, and much more. Different bioactive compounds can change or alter the life process due to their different biological activities. This book examines bioactive compounds and their sources, structures, and potential uses in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, and food processing.
Item Description:Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (356 p.)
ISBN:9781838808891
9781838808877
9781838808884
intechopen.78846