Emerging Bioresources with Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Prospects

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Emerging functional foods are explored as potential nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, addressing issues like food security and drug resistance. The author highlights biodiversity and bioprospecting, focusing on under-utilized nutrients from plants like strawberry guava, opuntia fruits, and quinoa. Each chapter details their biochemical properties, health benefits, and roles in alternative medicine, including wound healing and antioxidant capabilities. This comprehensive work advocates for sustainable dietary and medicinal practices, offering insights valuable to scientists and general readers interested in food science and health.