Phytosterols as Functional Food Components and Nutraceuticals
| Author | : Paresh C. Dutta |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2003-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780824758776 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0824758773 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (773 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Phytosterols as Functional Food Components and Nutraceuticals by : Paresh C. Dutta
Download or read book Phytosterols as Functional Food Components and Nutraceuticals written by Paresh C. Dutta and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-12-02 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyses food and biological samples of phytosterols and discusses plant sterol analysis with respect to functional foods. Investigates the safety of phytosterols and phytosterol esters and associated health risks, including potential impact on cancer development and the lowering of cholesterol levels. Details the chemistry, occurrence, and biological effects of phytosterol oxides.