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Anthocyanins and Human Health: Biomolecular and therapeutic aspects

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  1. Muhammad Zia Ul Haq

    1. The Patent Office, Karachi, Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan

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  2. Muhammad Riaz

    1. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Pakistan

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  3. Bashar Saad

    1. and Arab American University Jenin, Pale, Al-Qasemi Academic College, Baga Algharb, Palestine, Palestine, State of

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  • Covers all aspects of anthocyanins from their basic chemical structure to extraction methods to health-related uses and beyond
  • Examines the growing data on the interactions of anthocyanins with the microbiome and references the herbal-derived substances which have been evaluated
  • Offers a special focus on the therapeutic aspects of anthocyanins, including clinical literature regarding efficacy and safety as well as proven biological effects

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition (BRIEFSFOOD)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Diet and Herbal-Derived Medicines

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 1-19

  3. Introduction to Anthocyanins

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 21-33

  4. Occurrence of Anthocyanins in Plants

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 35-46

  5. Anthocyanins as Natural Colors

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 47-55

  6. Anthocyanins Absorption and Metabolism

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 57-69

  7. Biosynthesis and Stability of Anthocyanins

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 71-86

  8. The Role of Anthocyanins in Health as Antioxidant, in Bone Health and as Heart Protecting Agents

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 87-107

  9. The Role of Anthocyanins in Obesity and Diabetes

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 109-123

  10. Anthocyanins Effects on Carcinogenesis, Immune System and the Central Nervous System

    • Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Bashar Saad
    Pages 125-138
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About this book

This Brief presents comprehensive coverage of anthocyanins. The text covers the scientific literature and clinical significance of this Flavonoid sub-group, with a special focus on their therapeutic aspects. In focusing on secondary metabolites in plants, this work aims to cover the resulting therapeutic potential for humans by referencing the numerous herbal-derived substances which have been evaluated and the rapidly growing data on the interactions of anthocyanins with the microbiome. 
Anthocyanins and Human Health: Biomolecular and therapeutic aspects covers all angles of biomolecular, in vitro and in vivo anthocyanins from their general chemical structure to their use as a coloring agent. The intake, metabolism and secretion of anthocyanins in the human body are covered in-depth, as are the biosynthetic pathways through which these compounds are synthesized in the natural system. Factors affecting stability and extraction are listed, and health related uses and biological activities are covered in great detail. Present and future trends in anthocyanins research are also presented. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • The Patent Office, Karachi, Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan

    Muhammad Zia Ul Haq

  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Pakistan

    Muhammad Riaz

  • and Arab American University Jenin, Pale, Al-Qasemi Academic College, Baga Algharb, Palestine, Palestine, State of

    Bashar Saad

About the authors

Dr. Muhammad Riaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University in Sheringal, Pakistan.
Professor Bashar Saad, PhD is President of AlQasemi at Academic College in Baga Algharbiya, Israel.

Dr. Muhammad Zia Ul Haq is a Senior Manager in the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization at Lahore College for Women in Lahore, Pakistan.

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