Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Human Health

"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"--