Anthocyanins and human health : biomolecular and therapeutic aspects / Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad.

By:

Riaz, Muhammad (Professor of pharmacy) [Author]

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Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: SpringerBriefs in food, health, and nutritionPublication details: Switzerland : Springer, 2016.Description: xii, 138 p. : col. ill., photos., charts ; 24 cmISBN:

9783319264547
9783319264561 (eBook)

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DDC classification:

572.2

Contents:

1. Diet and herbal-derived medicines. - - 2. Introduction to anthocyanins. - - 3. Occurrence of anthocyanins in plants. - - 4. Anthocyanins as natural colors. - - 5. Anthocyanins absorption and metabolism. - - 6. Biosynthesis and stability of anthocyanins. - - 7. The role of anthocyanins in health as antioxidant, in bone health and as heart protecting agents. - - 8. The role of anthocyanins in obesity and diabetes. - - 9. Anthocyanins effects on carcinogenesis, immune system and the central nervous system.

Summary: This book explores and introduces information available concerning the structure, composition, and abundance of anthocyanins in fruits and its bioavailability and biological activity related to health-promoting effects. This book includes nine chapters, embracing particularly historical aspects and present uses of traditional Arab-Islamic herbal medicine.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book Non Fiction	"George and Charlotte Draper" Information & Media Hub	"George and Charlotte Draper" Information & Media Hub	Perrotis College - Master degree	572.2 Ria (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Graduate (Specialized Nutrition - level 7) -- Recommended		13020899

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This book explores and introduces information available concerning the structure, composition, and abundance of anthocyanins in fruits and its bioavailability and biological activity related to health-promoting effects. This book includes nine chapters, embracing particularly historical aspects and present uses of traditional Arab-Islamic herbal medicine.

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