Bioactive Compounds from Food

A bioactive compound is a type of chemical found in small amounts in plants and certain foods (such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils, and whole grains). Bioactive compounds have actions in the body that may promote good health. It is widely explored and investigated for its role in prevention and treatment of various diseases including cancers, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative disorders, thus is therefore categorized as nutraceuticals. Examples of such bioactive compounds from food include lycopene, resveratrol, lignan, tannins, and indoles etc. Accordingly, the methods that are utilized to analyze these compounds for its identification, detection, and characterization are of great interest. In Bioactive Compounds from Food: Benefits and Analysis, spectrophotometric, fluorometric, chromatographic, enzymatic, and electrophoretic methods that are utilized to analyze the different bioactive compounds of food are comprehensively discussed. In addition, the merits and limitations of the existing methods of analysis for bioactive compounds from food are also highlighted. Further, benefits of these bioactive compounds on human health as anti-oxidative, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, anti-hyperlipidemic, and anti-hypertensive agents are also discussed with detailed insight and critical analysis of the contemporary research carried out in this domain. Key Features: Explores the world of bioactive compounds in foods Discusses recent analysis techniques of bioactive compounds Includes a summary of health benefits of bioactive compounds Provides different analysis methods involved in identification an quantification of food bioactive compounds This book provides in-depth information and a comprehensive discussion on human health benefits of food bioactive compounds and different methods of analysis involved in identification and quantification of food bioactive compounds.