Lycopene and tomatoes in human nutrition and health
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Lycopene and tomatoes in human nutrition and health
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, c2018
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
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 therapeutic agent for preventing several human diseases. Since the publication of the previous book on lycopene, extensive advances have been made with respect to the role of lycopene and tomatoes in human health. Whereas the initial focus of research was on cancer, Lycopene and Tomatoes in Human Nutrition and Health represents the next major step in documenting advances in understanding the chemistry, bioavailability, metabolism; mechanisms of action of lycopene; and its role in preventing human diseases other than cancer as discussed in the various chapters of the book.
The book includes chapters that discuss genetic polymorphisms; and lycopene's relationship to cardiovascular diseases, cardiometabolic diseases, bone health, and other health disorders including male infertility, skin diseases, respiratory disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. The book includes information addressing regulatory aspects of natural health products and, in particular lycopene, presenting industrial insights. The contents of the book are selected carefully to provide the readers with the most current information available on lycopene and tomato bioactives.
Table of Contents
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.
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