AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals-The Flavonoids

Deepika Saini

• 06 februari 2024
• 9781774913772

Samenvatting:

Describes advances in polyphenol (flavonoids) derivatives for human health and in the management and prevention of diseases along with their positive effects on human and animal health and for disease therapy and chemoprevention. The applications of flavonoids are explored, and their proven and potential health benefits are listed.

Flavonoids are known to have positive effects on human and animal health and are employed for disease therapy and chemoprevention.This book presents recent advances of polyphenol (flavonoids) derivatives for the management and prevention of diseases. It summarizes the classification of flavonoids and explores their potential as immunity-boosting compounds for mental health, for prevention of cardiovascular illnesses, for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory uses, for their use in vasodilation, for their use in dermatology and cosmetic preparation, and more. The various methods of flavonoid extraction are addressed, including the main parameters involved in extraction, such as temperature, solvent used, sample quantity, time for extraction, etc. The book also looks at the role of flavonoids in sustainable agriculture.