Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 450 pages
- Published by: CRC
- Edition: 1st Edition December 2, 2003
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 082474750X
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0824747503
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Book Dimensions:
9.4 x 6.3 x 1 inches
- Weighs: 1.5 pounds
Product Review
“… presents extensive literature reviews, realized by specialists from U.S.A., Canada, Finland, The Netherlands, Sweden, about the positive role played by phytosterols in the improvement of mankind health and general views regarding the safety of using phytosterols as ingredients for functional foods. … Every chapter is sustained by an extensive bibliography. The book is useful to those interested in the field of functional foods and nutraceuticals, is a very important source of information and guideline for all professionals, students and practitioners in the fields of food science, pharmacy, nutrition, analytical chemistry and public health. ”
— Associate Professor Alexandru Savin, Technical University “Gh Asachi” of Iasi, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, in
IPM – Iasi Polytechnic Magazine, Vol. 17, No. ¼, March/December 2005
Product Description
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.