Marine Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Exploring Health Benefits from Marine Sources
Fereidoon Shahidi editor Colin Barrow editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:13th Aug '07
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This book explores the innovative field of marine nutraceuticals, focusing on omega-3 oils, glucosamine, and their health benefits. Marine Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods serves as a comprehensive reference.
This book begins with a comprehensive overview of marine nutraceuticals, focusing on the origin of omega-3 oils and their significant benefits for brain health. It delves into the stabilization and delivery of these oils into functional foods, highlighting the importance of marine micro-organisms as a renewable resource and various marine sources of calcium. The exploration of these topics sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the potential within the marine nutraceutical sector.
Two highly regarded nutraceutical products, omega-3 oil and glucosamine, are derived from previously discarded materials. The transformation of waste fish oil from fishmeal production into a sought-after omega-3 source exemplifies innovation in this field. Similarly, glucosamine, sourced from the hydrolyzed chitosan of shrimp and crab shells, has gained popularity for its joint health benefits. With hundreds of tons of marine by-products available each year, the intersection of commercial success and consumer interest is propelling research and development in marine nutraceuticals.
Edited by leading experts, Marine Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods serves as a single-source reference for both established and emerging products. It covers a variety of topics, including the health benefits of chitin and chitosan, the properties of marine proteins, and the cancer-preventing potential of shark cartilage. The final chapter introduces a novel immunoenhancing polysaccharide complex derived from Chlorella, further underscoring the innovative potential of marine sources in health and nutrition.
ISBN: 9781574444872
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 839g
506 pages