Citation
Watson, D.H. (2004), "Performance Functional Foods", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 34 No. 1, pp. 47-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2004.34.1.47.2
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
This book is part of a series of books published by Woodhead on functional foods and covers performance functional foods. Performance in the context of this book focuses on mood, cognitive function and other aspects of mental performances.
A discussion of the following effects are included:
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Carbohydrates.
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Supplements – including vitamin supplements, polyunsaturated fatty acids and herbal supplements.
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The range of medical plants including a full discussion of their use in various disorders.
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Phyto‐oestrogens including a discussion of conventional hormone replacement therapy.
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Ginseng with a full description of bio availability and the chemistry.
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Ginkgo biloba with particular reference to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Sports drinks and the functional ingredients they contain and the effect this has on athletic performance.
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Green tea polypherols including a wider discussion of their activities as antiviral and antibacterial agents as well as their antioxidant functions.
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Caffeine and pharmacological effects of taking it and the action of caffeine as well as dependence effects.
The information is well presented and easy to read, with each chapter being written by a different expert.
With many nutritionists advising regarding functional foods this book could be an invaluable asset to them.