NUTRACEUTICALS - Muralidhar - Bog

""Nutraceuticals: Occurrence, Benefits, and Regulations"" is a comprehensive guide that explores the chemical nature and medicinal benefits of various nutraceuticals, including phytochemicals like carotenoids, polyphenolics, flavonoids, and phytoestrogens. The book also covers prebiotics, probiotics, and antioxidants, as well as the role of free radicals in diseases like diabetes, cancer, and atherosclerosis.
In addition to discussing the benefits of nutraceuticals, the book also delves into regulations and claims surrounding them. It covers various food laws and regulations, including those set by the FDA, FPO, MPO, and AGMARK, and provides an overview of HACCP and GMPs on food safety. The book also examines current products and label claims, nutrient content claims, health claims, and dietary supplement claims.