Nutraceuticals Inspiring the Contemporary Therapy for Lifestyle Diseases
About this ebook
Recognizing the urgent need to address this global health crisis, this book delves into a realm of science that offers immense potential for improving our health and well-being. Nutraceuticals, which combine "nutrition" with "pharmaceuticals," offer a promising strategy for treating certain conditions caused by a particular way of life. They include a variety of bioactive substances obtained from plants, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and marine organisms. Certain substances have therapeutic qualities and have shown significant promise in treating and even preventing certain disorders.
Features:
- The chapters in this book have been meticulously curated to provide readers with a diverse range of perspectives.
- Provides a comprehensive exploration of nutraceuticals and their potential benefits.
- Examines the impact of specific nutraceuticals on various lifestyle diseases to discuss their synergistic effects and potential adverse reactions.
- Each chapter offers valuable insights and practical guidance for healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals seeking to enhance their overall well-being.
- A systematic overview of the state-of-the-art in nutraceuticals with recent research results.
This book will certainly be a valuable resource for researchers engaged in studies on nutraceuticals to develop a depth of understanding of the latest trends and tools in this field. Additionally, it can serve as a comprehensive textbook for graduate-level courses in food and nutrition, biomedical, and health sciences.
About the author
Dr. Mala Trivedi, Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Head, Directorate of Research and Publications, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
Dr. Sachidanand Singh, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, INDIA. He has completed B.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Bioinformatics, and PhD in Bioinformatics. He has a postdoctoral research experience from the college of Pharmacy, Ohio State University, USA. His specialization area includes Plant Biotechnology, Systems Biology, and Drug design.
Dr. Parul Johri, Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped, Kanpur Uttar Pradesh India.
Dr. Pedro López Sánchez: MD, MSc, and PhD in Pharmacology. Dr. López made a three years postdoctoral stance in Vanderbilt University, USA. He is specialist in chronic degenerative illnesses, having more than 20 years studying diabetes mellitus, hypertension and pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders, both in clinical and animal research.
