Bioactive natural compounds have gained attention in recent years due to their potential health benefits, including reducing the risk of diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other metabolic disorders. Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge nutrition science with this book. This comprehensive volume explores the transformative role of bioactive compounds in managing and preventing metabolic and nutritional disorders. With contributions from leading experts, the book explores how naturally occurring substances from antioxidants and polyphenols to omega-3-fatty acids can modulate biochemical pathways, enhance metabolic function, and improve health outcomes. The book covers various bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, glucosinolates, lipids, peptides, proteins, dietary fiber, and carotenoids. Through a blend of rigorous research and practical insights, it offers a critical examination of current evidence, therapeutic potentials, and future directions in the field. This book is ideal for researchers, health practitioners, food scientists, technologists, clinicians, advanced students, and product developers seeking to understand the role of bioactives in nutritional and metabolic health.
The first International Handbook of Forest Therapy unites over 50 global experts to define this evidence-based public health approach. Drawing on three decades of research and the latest developments, this milestone work sets the baseline for its worldwide implementation.
