Food Phytates

By N. Rukma Reddy

Book Overview

Food Phytates takes a new look at phytates, including their potential health benefits. It includes the latest information on the beneficial heath effects of phytates, the influence of phytates in disease prevention, the potential use of phytate as an antioxidant in foods, and phytase expression in transgenic plants. In 14 chapters, leading researchers shed new light on phytates' potential ability to lower blood glucose, reduce cholesterol and triacylglycerols, and reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367396475
• ISBN13: 9780367396473
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"