Table of Contents

Evidence-Based Herbalism. Phytochemical Diversity and Biological Activity in Echinacea Phytomedicines: Challenges to Quality Control and Germplasm Improvement. Phytochemicals in the Vaccinium Family: Bilberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries. Wine Polyphenols and Protection from Atherosclerosis and Ischemic Heart Disease. Beyond a-tocopherol: The Role of the Other Tocopherols and Tocotrienols. Phytochemical Pharmacokinetics. Dietary Isothiocyanates: Roles in Cancer Prevention and Metabolism in Rodents and Humans. Rationale for the use of Soy Phytoestrogens for Neuroprotection. Bioengineering and Breeding Approaches for Improving Nutrient and Phytochemical Content of Plants. Phytochemicals in Oilseeds. Lycopene and Human Health. Astaxanthin, b-Cryptoxanthin, Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

About the Author

Meskin, Mark S. | Bidlack, Wayne R. | Davies, Audra J. | Omaye, Stanley T.

Reviews

"This 12-chapter review includes discussions of the botanical origins of phytochemicals through to their clinical use in therapy, providing a comprehensive review of the most notable phytochemicals being researched today. ... Each chapter presents data that are cutting edge and thorough and that are easily read. I would recommend this book for researchers, educators, and dietitians interested in functional foods and preventive health. Others involved in food formulation and product development in the food industry would also benefit from having this book on their reference shelf." - Debra L. Miller, Central Soya Company, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana in Inform, Vol. 13