Food Phytochemicals for Cancer Prevention: II: Teas, Spices, and Herbs
Chi-Tang Ho editor Toshihiko Osawa editor Mou-Tuan Huang editor Robert T Rosen editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:American Chemical Society
Published:1st Jan '94
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This book examines the health effects of phytochemicals in beverages, spices, and Oriental herbs. Features chapters on the suppression of active oxygen species by natural antioxidants. Reviews analysis and biological activity of phytochemicals in ginger, licorice, sesame, turmeric, and other Oriental medicinal plants. Presents recent studies of the health effects of green tea and tea polyphenols. Describes phytochemicals in food spices and coloring agents and their modulation of carcinogenesis as well as their biochemical, immunological, and molecular mechanisms.
ISBN: 9780841227699
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 21mm
Weight: 613g
358 pages