Description: Comprehensive overview of phytochemicals: Detailed classification, chemical structures, and sources of major bioactive compounds in plants. Mechanisms of action: Explains how phytochemicals exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-preventive effects at molecular and cellular levels. Health benefits and disease prevention: Explores roles in cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, immune support, metabolic regulation, and neuroprotection. Dietary sources and bioavailability: Discusses food sources, absorption, metabolism, and factors influencing the effectiveness of phytochemicals in the human body. Practical applications in nutrition and health: Provides guidance on incorporating phytochemicals into diets, functional foods, and nutraceutical interventions. Case studies and emerging research: Includes examples from clinical studies, public health initiatives, and research trends in phytochemicals, functional foods, and dietary strategies.
