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Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements : applications in health improvement and disease management / edited by Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, Anil K. Sharma, PhD, MPharm, Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD.

Contributor(s): Keservani, Raj K, 1981- [editor.] | Sharma, Anil K, 1980- [editor.] | Kesharwani, Rajesh Kumar, 1978- [editor.]Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Burlington, ON, Canada ; Palm Bay, Florida, USA : Apple Academic Press, 2021Description: 1 online resourceContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780367821517; 0367821516; 9781000731057; 1000731057; 9781000731200; 1000731200; 9781000730906; 1000730905Subject(s): Functional foods -- Therapeutic use | Dietary supplements -- Therapeutic use | HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies | MEDICAL / Alternative MedicineDDC classification: 613.2 LOC classification: QP144.F85Online resources: Taylor & Francis | OCLC metadata license agreement

Contents:

Functional Foods / José M. Lorenzo, Paulo E.S. Munekata, Mirian Pateiro, Elena Movilla Fierro, Suzana Rimac Brnčić, Mladen Brnčić, and Francisco J. Barba -- Nutraceutical Bioactives / Andrew G. Mtewa, Kennedy J. Ngwira, Stephen Lutoti, Davies Mweta, Patrick E. Ogwang, and Duncan C. Sesaazi -- Introduction to Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements / Bhushan R. Rane and Raj Kesarwani -- Herbs in Health Management / Kapil Kumar and Rajan Kaushik -- Starch-Based Nanocarriers of Nutraceuticals: Synthesis and Applications / Alberto A. Escobar-Puentes, Adriana García-Gurrola, and Fernando Martínez-Bustos -- Study of Nutraceuticals in Cancer Treatment: An In Silico Approach / Anamika Basu -- Nutraceuticals in Cancer Therapy / Andrew G. Mtewa, Lucrece Ahovegbe, Emanuel L. Peter, Hedmon Okella, Cassim U. Tolo, and Fanuel Lampiao -- Exploration of Nanonutraceuticals in Neurodegenerative Diseases / Swati Pund, Amita Joshi, and Vandana Patravale -- Preclinical Perspectives of Mechanisms Underlying the Neuroprotective Effects of Selected Phyto-Constituents in Alzheimer's Disease / Marco Cascella, Maria Rosaria Muzio, Domenico Carbone, Arturo Cuomo, and Sabrina Bimonte -- Science Behind Maca: A Traditional Crop from the Central Andes / Gustavo F. Gonzales, Cinthya Vasquez-Velasquez, and Dulce Esperanza Alarcón-Yaquetto -- Nutraceutical Intervention for Treatment of Alcoholism/Drinking Problem / Charu Gupta and Dhan Prakash -- Beta Cells and Diabetes / Shivani Srivastava, Durgavati Yadav, Kumar Sandeep, Harsh Pandey, Surya Kumar Singh, and Yamini Bhusan Tripathi.

Summary: "Addressing the increasing popularity of nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional foods, this comprehensive and timely book presents an abundance of information on herbal products and their applications. The chapter authors--highly skilled, experienced, and renowned scientists and researchers from around the globe--offer up-to-date knowledge on the uses of herbal products in health management, in cancer treatment, in mental health therapy, and more. Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Applications in Health Improvement and Disease Management begins with an introduction, the nomenclature, and characteristics of nutraceuticals and goes on to discuss in-depth applications for specific health issues, including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, alcoholism, and more. It also looks at the pros and cons as well as the analytical techniques used for the production of nutraceuticals. Chapters cover market size, regulatory perspectives, manufacturing, and in silico drug design. The book incorporates a wide diversity of case studies, research, and theories pertaining to natural products employed by developers and content experts in the field. This essential reference builds on the available literature in the field of pharmacy and biological sciences and will be a welcome resource for scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical industry professionals."-- Provided by publisher.

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"Addressing the increasing popularity of nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional foods, this comprehensive and timely book presents an abundance of information on herbal products and their applications. The chapter authors--highly skilled, experienced, and renowned scientists and researchers from around the globe--offer up-to-date knowledge on the uses of herbal products in health management, in cancer treatment, in mental health therapy, and more. Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Applications in Health Improvement and Disease Management begins with an introduction, the nomenclature, and characteristics of nutraceuticals and goes on to discuss in-depth applications for specific health issues, including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, alcoholism, and more. It also looks at the pros and cons as well as the analytical techniques used for the production of nutraceuticals. Chapters cover market size, regulatory perspectives, manufacturing, and in silico drug design. The book incorporates a wide diversity of case studies, research, and theories pertaining to natural products employed by developers and content experts in the field. This essential reference builds on the available literature in the field of pharmacy and biological sciences and will be a welcome resource for scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical industry professionals."-- Provided by publisher.

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