{"product_id":"9780470287217","title":"Plant Phenolics and Human Health Biochemistry, Nutrition and Pharmacology","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wiley-IUBMB Series on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePlant Phenolics and Human Health\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiochemistry, Nutrition and Pharmacology\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCesar G. Fraga | IUBMB\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Chemistry \/ Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA collection of current knowledge of phytochemicals and health\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInterest in phenolic phytochemicals has increased as scientific studies indicate these compounds exhibit potential health benefits. With contributions from world leaders in this research area, \u003ci\u003ePlant Phenolics and Human Health: Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e offers an essential survey of the current knowledge on the capacity of specific micronutrients present in ordinary diets to fight disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe coverage in this resource:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplains the presence and biochemical properties of phenolics present in fruits and vegetables, as well as in foods derived from their plant sources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvides biochemical explanations on how certain plant phenolics fight cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and other widespread pathologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocuses on certain phenolics, e.g., flavonoids, stilbenes, and curcuminoids, and provides insights on the biochemical bases used to define their significance in the diet as well as their recommended consumption requirements and toxicity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriate for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in human and animal nutrition, basic nutritional biology, physiology, pharmacology, and other health-related disciplines, \u003ci\u003ePlant Phenolics and Human Health: Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e serves as both an invaluable supplementary classroom text and a self-teaching guide for professionals interested in defining the association between diet and health from classical, alternative, and complementary biomedical perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eCesar G. Fraga is\u003c\/b\u003e Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is associated with the Department of Nutrition at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Fraga is the recipient of numerous awards, has served as guest editor of periodical publications, and has taken leadership roles in different scientific societies. He has an extensive record of publications on the biochemical and physiological effects of phenolic compounds and their potential effects on human health.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 November 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470287217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314905247884,"sku":"9780470287217","price":179.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470287217.jpg?v=1780185785","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470287217","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}