Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables by Victor Preedy;Vinood Patel;

Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables by Victor Preedy;Vinood Patel;

Author:Victor Preedy;Vinood Patel;
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 9781786768520
Publisher: CRC Press (Unlimited)


Chapter 9

Advances in understanding the role of plant phytochemicals in preventing cardiovascular disease

Nicholas J. Sadgrove and Monique S. J. Simmonds, Royal Botanic Gardens – Kew, UK

1Introduction

2Cardiovascular disease and diet

3Cardiovascular disease and its comorbidities

4Assessing protective and therapeutic effects of phytochemicals

5Types of phytochemical compounds: flavonoids phenols, organosulphur compounds, alkaloids, lignans, sterols, tannins and soluble fibres

6Wild crop relatives as sources of phytochemicals

7Herbs and spices as sources of phytochemicals

8 Future trends in research

9 Where to look for further information

10Conclusion

11References



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