This review summarizes the current knowledge on essential vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5.
These B-complex vitamins must be taken from diet, with the exception of vitamin B3, that can …

B vitamins act as coenzymes in a myriad of cellular reactions. These include energy
production, methyl donor generation, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune functions …

Boron is an essential mineral that plays an important role in several biological processes.
Boron is required for growth of plants, animals, and humans. There are increasing …

Iron is indispensable for normal body functions across species because of its critical roles in
red blood cell function and many essential proteins and enzymes required for numerous …

The intent of this chapter is to enhance understanding of various dietary assessment
methods so that the most appropriate method for a particular need is chosen. This review …

The effects of nanoparticles (NPs) on plants are contrasting; these depend on the model
plant, the synthesis of the nanoparticles (concentration, size, shape), and the forms of …

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used as a medicinal food since ancient times. However,
some people are reluctant to ingest raw garlic due to its unpleasant odor and taste …

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is a widely used Chinese herb for treatment of
gastrointestinal ailments and heart problems and consumed as food. In North America, the …

ABSTRACT A concentration-function approach to vitamin C (ascorbate) has yielded new
physiology and pharmacology discoveries. To determine the range of vitamin C …

Conventional chemotherapeutic agents are often toxic not only to tumor cells but also to
normal cells, limiting their therapeutic use in the clinic. Novel natural product anticancer …