Role of fruits and vegetables as sources of health beneficial polyphenols: Biochemical, enzymatic and molecular perspectives.
Edible parts of plants (vegetables) are good source of nutrients and health beneficial biomolecules. These biomolecules like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenes, phenolic acids, bioflavonoids, phytate and phytoestrogens have been recognized as having the potential to reduce disease risk. Most of which are largely polyphenolic in nature. Several types of polyphenols (phenolic acids, hydrolysable...
Published at Textbook In Polyphenols: Chemistry, Dietary Sources and Health Benefits, First ed.; Sun, J.; Prasad, K. N.; Ismail, A.; Yang, B.; You, X.; Li, L., Eds. Nova Science Publishers: USA.
Published in 2012
Afolabi, I.S.
Afolabi Israel Sunmola » Prof. Israel Sunmola Afolabi is a Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry and Phytomedicine. He has great passion for cutting edge and ground breaking researches that are focused on solving challenges with direct influence on health of humanity. His current research interest focuses on food quality; spoilage and preservation; and harnessing the nutrients and health benefits of underutilized... view full profile
