Nutritional and Bioactive Components of Edible Parts of Medicinal Plants
Overview
Human health, mortality, and the risk of numerous diseases are strongly influenced by dietary patterns and lifestyle factors. Inappropriate nutrition may contribute to the development of chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. At the same time, the growing number of individuals adopting vegetarian diets and the increasing interest in plant-based nutrition represent important contemporary trends. The exploration of novel health-promoting properties of plant-derived foods has therefore become a significant area of scientific research. Particular attention is focused on biologically active compounds, especially secondary metabolites, which play a crucial role in protecting plants from environmental stressors. From an evolutionary perspective, it can be assumed that humans have long, perhaps instinctively, benefited from these plant defense mechanisms. Advances in modern analytical techniques and research methodologies now enable precise evaluation of these bioactive components, allowing for the verification of their health benefits and their relevance to human nutrition.
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- ISBN-13: 9783725890859
- ISBN-10: 3725890854
- Publisher: Mdpi AG
- Publish Date: September 2026
- Dimensions: 9.61 x 6.69 x 1.13 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.18 pounds
- Page Count: 368
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