1st Edition

Flavonoids Supplements for Health and Well-Being

By Katrin Sak Copyright 2027
296 Pages 15 Color & 18 B/W Illustrations
by Jenny Stanford Publishing

296 Pages 15 Color & 18 B/W Illustrations
by Jenny Stanford Publishing

Flavonoids are some of the most abundant and most studied bioactive components of plants with a wide range of therapeutic properties in humans. In recent years, public interest in the use of these compounds as supplements has rapidly increased worldwide. This popular science book is focused on the 15 most promising flavonoids, their physicochemical properties, discovery history, dietary sources,... Read more

1. Daidzein
2. Diosmin
3. Epicatechin
4. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
5. Equol
6. Genistein
7. Hesperidin
8. Isoquercetin
9. Licochalcone A
10. Naringin
11. Puerarin
12. Quercetin
13. Rutin
14. Silibinin
15. Xanthohumol

 

Biography

Katrin Sak received her BSc (1996), MSc (1997), and PhD degrees (2001) in bioorganic chemistry from the University of Tartu, Estonia. She did postdoctoral research from 2001 to 2004 at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium, and acquired a diploma in cancer nutrition (Dip.Nut.Med.) in 2012 from Health Schools Australia. The major research topics of Dr Sak involve different biological activities and health effects of flavonoids and their metabolites, affected molecular targets, and modulated cellular signaling pathways, especially in malignant disorders. Her scientific activity is also focused on interactions between flavonoids and conventional anticancer drugs. Dr Sak has authored seven international handbooks/textbooks, numerous book chapters, and more than 140 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.