Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

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This handbook compiles information on novel ingredients and functional food products from leading authors in their respective areas of expertise. It provides an evidence-based and authoritative review of the prophylactic properties exerted by food components, foods, and dietary patterns. It includes information on the chemical properties, dietary sources, intakes, efficacy, health effects, and safety of each bioactive compound, functional food, or nutraceutical. This edition contains many new topics, including inflammation relief, exercised-induced immunity, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia.