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Functional Foods: Nutrients, Health, and Beyond

Functional Foods: Nutrients, Health, and Beyond

Hardcover

Business GeneralTechnology & Engineering

PREORDER - Expected ship date October 13, 2026

ISBN10: 1041074077
ISBN13: 9781041074076
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: Oct 13 2026
Pages: 360
Language: English

This edited volume explores the concept of functional foods, which are foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These foods contain bioactive compounds that can help reduce the risk of disease or promote better health. The text is interdisciplinary, integrating knowledge from nutrition, food science, medicine, and biotechnology. The book discusses different bioactive components such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to the health benefits of functional foods. It discusses future trends in the functional food industry, emphasizing innovations in biotechnology and food science to develop more effective health-promoting foods. The book provides scientific research on how these bioactive compounds work in the body. The role of functional foods in personalized nutrition and how consumers are seeking health benefits tailored to their individual needs is explored.

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