Essays about: "phytochemicals"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word phytochemicals.
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1. How Substances in Agricultural Waste Material Can Be Used as Active Ingredients in Skin Care Products
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Aging of the skin is an inevitable process that occurs throughout a lifetime and exposure to environmental pollutants is a factor accelerating this process. Phytochemicals present in plants possess biological activities known to protect or repair the skin cells and when used in skin care products they can slow down the skin aging process. READ MORE
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2. Antioxidants (avenanthramides, tocopherols and tocotrienols) in different oat (Avena sativa) cultivars before and after malting
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Interest in oats has increased during recent years because of its health beneficial effects, mainly as foodstuff but also as a pharmaceutical. Oats contain unique phytochemicals, like the oat specific antioxidants called avenanthramides. Oats also contain high levels of unsaturated fatty acids which can lead to oxidation problems during processing. READ MORE
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3. Effect of dietary flavonoids on hepatic CYP2E1 and 3A4 activity : implication for food-drug interactions
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals ubiquitously present in vegetables, fruits, berries and herbs. It is suggested that they contribute to protection against several lifestyle diseases including cancer. READ MORE
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4. The effects of rye products on postprandial metabolites
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : During the last few years, a strong increase in prevalence of metabolic diseases like diabetes mellitus type 2, obesity and cardiovascular diseases could be observed. Certainly, lifestyle and nutrition contribute to their development to a high percentage. READ MORE
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5. Flavan-3-oler och endotel -dysfunktion
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : Background: Flavan-3-ols are polyphenolic phytochemicals belonging to the flavonoids. Flavan-3-ols are present in many higher plants and are particularly concentrated in e.g. Camellia sinensis (tea) and Theobroma cacao (cacao) and have got attention due to their antioxidative capacity. READ MORE