Food Chemistry & Science

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Human Health
Advancements in Natural Wellness and Disease Prevention

Editors: Cristóbal Noé Aguilar, PhD
A. K. Haghi, PhD

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Human Health

Published. Available now.
Pub Date: December 2021
Hardback Price: see ordering info
Hard ISBN: 9781771889469
E-Book ISBN: 9781003097358
Pages: 408pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback
Notes: 13 color and 30 b/w illustrations

This new volume, Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Human Health: Advancements in Natural Wellness and Disease Prevention, provides important information on potential applications and new developments in functional health foods and nutraceuticals.

The volume looks at health-promoting properties in functional foods and beverages as well as nutraceuticals. Some health issues that are considered in conjunction with these foods and nutraceuticals include oxidative stress, obesity, pharyngitis, low cognitive concentration among others. Research topics include the antioxidant properties of certain products, the development of functional and medicinal beverages, nutraceuticals and functional foods for alternative therapies, and more.

This volume is a valuable reference for professionals involved in product development and researchers focusing on food and nutraceutical products.

CONTENTS:
Preface

PART I: HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND BEVERAGES
1. Anxiolytic and Concentration-Stimulating Properties of Valeriana and Passiflora: Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity
Daniela Ibarra-Flores, Gabriela Perez-Sanchez, Liz Elena Rodriguez-Romo, Anayelli Demeneghi-Rivero, V


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Cristóbal Noé Aguilar, PhD
Director of Research and Postgraduate Programs at Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila, Mexico

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A. K. Haghi, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Engineering Sciences, Former Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal; Member, Canadian Research and Development Center of Sciences and Culture

A. K. Haghi, PhD, is the author and editor of over 200 books, as well as over 1000 published papers in various journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Haghi has received several grants, consulted for a number of major corporations, and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. Since 1983, he served as professor at several universities. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal and is on the editorial boards of many international journals. He is also a member of the Canadian Research and Development Center of Sciences and Cultures.




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