Food Phytochemicals for Cancer Prevention II: Teas, Spices, and Herbs

Book Overview

Examines the health effects of phytochemicals in beverages, spices, and Oriental herbs. Features chapters on the suppression of active oxygen species by natural antioxidants. Reviews analysis and biological activity of phytochemicals in ginger, licorice, sesame, turmeric, and other Oriental medicinal plants. Presents recent studies of the health effects of green tea and tea polyphenols. Describes phytochemicals in food spices and coloring agents and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0841227691
• ISBN13: 9780841227699
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.