Bagchi / Preuss / Swaroop Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4822-3722-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 722 Seiten

Functional foods and nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and natural antioxidants have established their potential roles in the protection of human health against disease. This book presents various effects of these nutritional interventions on diverse disease pathologies. Specific chapters are devoted to diseases and disorders including cancer, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal conditions, metabolic syndrome, obesity and liver disease. A special focus is given on inflammation and inflammatory responses and their association with diverse degenerative diseases.

Zielgruppe

Scientists, researchers, physicians, clinicians, dieticians, nutritionists, and diverse health professionals. It will also be useful in university settings as well as in research institutions and industries.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bagchi, Debasis

Preuss, Harry G.

Swaroop, Anand

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Komplementäre Medizin, Asiatische Medizin (TCM), Heilpraktiker
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Ernährungsmedizin, Diätetik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Epidemiology of Human Diseases. Human Health, Directions and Trends: Past, Present & Future. Environmental Pollution and Radiation: Impact on Human Health. Role of Sleep in Human Health. Food Habit. Exercise and Human Health. Supplements, Advancing Age and Longevity: a Long Health Lifespan. a Special Emphasis on Men and Women Health. Natural Supplements in the Prevention of Inflammation. Natural Antioxidants in Human Health & Disease Prevention. Dietary Supplements in the Prevention of Obesity. Diverse Natural Products in the Treatment of Diabetes. an Overview on Metabolic Syndrome. Phytopharmaceuticals in Cancer Chemoprevention. Natural Antioxidants and Supplements in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Health. Pulmonary and Respiratory Health: Antioxidants and Nutraceuticals. Dermal Health and Wound Health: Role of Natural Products. Gastric Health and Probiotics. Stress, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease: Role of Dietary Supplements. Healthy Nails: an Overview. Ocular Health and Vision: Role of Antioxidants and Natural Supplements. Baldness and Hair Health: Can Antioxidants and Dietary Supplements Help? Natural Supplements and Dental Health. Nutraceuticals in the Prevention of Liver Toxicity. Lycopene, Saw Palmetto and Other Natural Products in the Prevention of Prostrate Health. Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Role of Calcium and Other Supplements. Arthritis and Structurally Diverse Anti-Arthritic and Anti-Inflammatory Supplements. Sexual Health and Natural Supplements. Natural Antibiotics: a Special Emphasis on Oregano and Monolarin. Safety and Toxicity of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. a Candid Commentary on the Difficulties of Publications and Intellectual Properties on Nutraceuticals. Commentary.

Über Autor(innen)

Debasis Bagchi, Ph.D., is Adjunct Professor and Director at the University of Houston, College of Pharmacy.

Anand Swaroop, Ph.D., is President and Chief Operating Officer, Cepham Inc., Piscataway, New Jersey.

Harry G. Preuss, MD, is Professor of Biochemistry, Physiology, Medicine, and Pathology at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC.