Description
Influence of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds, and Plant Extracts in Liver Diseases provides evidence-based knowledge of the mechanism of action of natural compounds, as well as the relation of structure and function of phytochemicals in hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cancer, biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. The effect of phytochemicals in the hepatotoxicity of drugs is also addressed. Written for health professionals seeking reliable and up-to-date information on the beneficial or toxic effects of natural compounds on liver disease, this book is sure to be a welcomed resource for nutritionists, food chemists, natural product researchers, pharmacists, medical doctors, and pharmacognosists alike.- Explores the benefits of phytonutrients, especially those with a wide spectrum of biological activities- Addresses various liver diseases, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cancer, biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis- Provides reliable, up-to-date information on the natural compounds that have protective or toxic effects on liver diseases
Table of Contents
1. IntroductionPart 1: Hepatoprotective activity of natural compounds and plant extracts in liver diseases 2. Hepatitis B 3. Hepatitis C 4. Alcoholic fatty liver disease 5. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) 6. Liver cancer 7. Chronic liver diseases (steatosis, fibrosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, biliary cirrhosis) 8. Drug-induced hepatotoxicityPart 2: Influence of nutrients, plant extracts and natural compounds in liver diseases 9. Influence of Omega-3 fatty acids and Monounsaturated fats in liver diseases 10. Influence of vitamins (E, C, niacin and D) in liver diseases 11. Influence of other nutrients (e.g. l-arginine, taurine and choline) in liver diseases 12. Antioxidants with hepatoprotective activity 13. Plant extracts with putative hepatoprotective activity 14. Plant extracts with putative hepatotoxicity activity 15. Other compounds with hepatotoxicity
