Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases (EPUB)

Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases

By Shima Abdollahi, Syam Mohan, Yashwant V. Pathak

The rise in chronic illnesses globally may be attributed to the increasing human lifespan, but functional foods and nutraceuticals offer a potential solution. These products can help the body fight inflammation and chronic illnesses. This book delves into the effects and mechanisms of functional foods in addressing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Similarly, it promotes new research and development methods and encourages a paradigm shift in thought processes.

Key Features:

• Explores the molecular mechanism of action and the range of toxicities exhibited by functional food components for the management of chronic conditions
• Enhances the knowledge of scientists and industrial personnel on functional foods and their role in managing chronic diseases
• Presents research on the ability of functional foods/nutraceuticals to prevent and treat chronic diseases through epigenetic modulation
• Discusses epigenetics, immunological, metabolic, technological, and neurodegenerative aspects that functional foods affect in chronic diseases

Functional foods and nutraceuticals are being used in wellness centers worldwide to manage chronic diseases. This book, the second volume of two, is a useful reference for practitioners, clinicians, and scientists involved in the management of chronic diseases. The contributors to this book come from different parts of the world and possess many years of research and scholarly experience in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and biology.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 1st edition (April 19, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• eBook Digital ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032335122
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032335124