Lycopene and Tomatoes in Human Nutrition and Health

Herausgeber: Rao, A Venketeshwer; Rao, Leticia G; Young, Gwen L

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Produktbeschreibung

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables; particularly high amounts exist in red tomatoes. It is not an essential nutrient for humans but can be a potential agent for preventing some types of cancers. Recently there has been renewed interest in lycopene's uses as an effective nutraceutical, playing roles in human nutrition and health. This book presents a comprehensive understanding of lycopene, focusing on its role in human nutrition, oxidative stress and chronic diseases.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. März 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 485g
• ISBN-13: 9781466575370
• ISBN-10: 1466575379
• Artikelnr.: 52376575

Autorenporträt

A. Venketeshwer Rao, Gwen L. Young, Leticia G. Rao

Inhaltsangabe

Lycopene: chemistry, metabolism and bioavailability. Genetic polymorphisms
associated with blood concentration of lycopene. A possibility of the
relationship between tomato, lycopene and high density lipoprotein
cholesterol level. Lycopene, tomatoes and cardiovascular diseases.
Modulation of inflammation by tomatoes and lycopene in the context of
cardiometabolic diseases. Lycopene and bone health. Lycopene, tomatoes, and
male infertility. Lycopene and tomatoes in the prevention and management of
other human diseases. Lycopene and tomatoes: An industrial perspective.
Lycopene: regulatory status on its antioxidant health claims.