Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases

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<P>There has been a global rise in the incidence of chronic illnesses, which may be partially attributed to the lengthening of the average human lifespan. Functional foods and nutraceuticals have a potential role to play in the development and maintenance of health. They can assist the body in its battle against inflammation and chronic illnesses.</P><P><EM><STRONG>Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases</STRONG></EM> addresses the effects and mechanism of functional foods in relation to chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, etc. This volume, like the first volume <I>Applications of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases</I>, inspires new thought processes and a paradigm shift in research and development.</P><P><STRONG>Key Features:</STRONG></P><UL><LI>Discusses the molecular mechanism of action, the range of toxicities exerted by these food components for functional foods for ad