Phytochemicals as Nutraceuticals : Global Approaches to Their Role in Nutrition and Health

Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds present in plants used for food and medicine. A great deal of interest has been generated recently in the isolation, characterization and biological activity of these phytochemicals. This book is in response to the need for more current and global sco...

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Other Authors: Rao, Venketeshwer (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2012
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