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<b>A collection of current knowledge of phytochemicals and health</b> Interest in phenolic phytochemicals has increased as scientific studies indicate these compounds exhibit potential health benefits. With contributions from world leaders in this research area, <i>Plant Phenolics and Human Health: Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Pharmacology</i> offers an essential survey of the current knowledge on the capacity of specific micronutrients present in ordinary diets to fight disease.<br /><br />The coverage in this resource:<br /><br />Explains the presence and biochemical properties of phenolics present in fruits and vegetables, as well as in foods derived from their plant sources<br /><br />Provides biochemical explanations on how certain plant phenolics fight cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and other widespread pathologies<br /><br />Focuses on certain phenolics, e.g., flavonoids, stilbenes, and curcuminoids, and provides insights on the biochemical bases used to