1st Edition
Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health Novel Applications
This new volume discusses the valuable contribution of immune-boosting properties of nutraceuticals and functional foods toward human health, exploring dietary antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, edible microalgae, herbs, phytonutrients, omega 3-fatty acids, and probiotics. The volume addresses the immune-boosting properties of herbs and vegetables and the pharmacological and therapeutic importance of commonly used medicinal herbs and carotenoids-containing vegetables and their immunological and biological actions for treating disease and maintaining health. Several chapters focus on marine-derived sources used to boost immunity, such as microalgae-derived compounds and compounds from coral reefs, which can promote better health and alleviate the risk of development of degenerative diseases.
PART I: IMMUNO-BOOSTING PROPERTIES OF HERBS AND VEGETABLES
1. Herbs to Improve Human Health
A. Sameera Khathoon
2. Novel Importance of Herbs and Their Effects on Human Health
Shashi Soni, Uroosa Noor, Ehsan Amiri, and Ena Gupta
3. Consumption of Carotenoid Rich Vegetables and Functions of Human T-Lymphocytes
Shanti Bhushan Mishra, Amit Kumar Singh, Shradhanjali Singh, and Divya Rani Sharma
4. Role of Vegetables Containing Carotenoids on Human Immune Functions
Deepti Dwivedi, Aarti Tiwari, Ajay Kumar Shukla, Satya Prakash Singh, and Ankur Srivastava
PART II: NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS TO BOOST IMMUNITY
5. Probiotics and Immune Response in Disease Prevention and Treatment
Meenu Jain, Anshu Agarwal, Kavita Singh, and Urmila Jarouliya
6. Minerals as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function
Md Anwar Nawaz R. and Sivakumar K.
7. Role of Bioactive Compound of Fruits in Boosting Immunity
Swati Gupta, Shanthy Sundaram, and Md. Akhlaqur Rahman
8. Role of Nutraceuticals in Gut Health
Supriya Ray and Suresh B. Arakera
9. Antioxidants Properties of Nutraceuticals
Sonia Singh, Ashima Ahuja, Nitin Agrawal, Shiwangi Sharma, and Deep Shikhar Varshney
10. Understanding the Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Autoimmunity
Aarti Tiwari, Deepti Dwivedi, Ajay Kumar Shukla, Satya Prakash Singh, and Sandeep Kumar Singh
PART III: MARINE-DERIVED SOURCES USED TO BOOST IMMUNITY
11. Immunomodulatory Effects of Edible Microalgae
Shruti Srivastava, Md. Akhlaqur Rahman, and Shanthy Sundaram
12. Antioxidant Action of Glutathione against Heavy Metal Toxicity in Fishes
Anurag Samsonlall, Jyoti Vandana Mani, Shanti Bhushan Mishra, and Amit Kumar Singh
13. Coral Reef: A Source of Value-Added Compounds Beneath the Water
Shanti Bhushan Mishra and Shradhanjali Singh
PART IV: AYURVEDIC AND OTHER SOURCES TO BOOST IMMUNITY
14. Immune-Boosting Property of Ayurvedic Formulations
Bharti Bairagi and R. S. Raghuwanshi
15. Nutrition, Malnutrition, Infection, and Immunity
Khemchand R. Surana, Eknath D. Ahire, Sunil K. Mahajan, Dhananjay M. Patil, and Shubham, J. Khairnar
Biography
Urmila Jarouliya, PhD, was a Project Associate in the University Grants Commission-funded research project at the School of Studies in Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Jiwaji University, India. She has published research papers in international journals and book chapters with publishers and has presented research papers as well as poster papers at scientific conferences.
Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the CSM Group of Institutions, India. He has published papers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in national and international journals as well as book chapters, co-authored books, and edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several scientific journals. He is a co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals.
Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD, MTech, is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Application at Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed to be University), India. Dr. Kesharwani has authored many peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited books with international publishers. He has been a conference presenter and a reviewer for many international journals. He has received several awards for his work. He is a co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals.
Virendra K. Patel, PhD, MPharm, is Professor at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences RKDF University, India, where he has 15 years of academic experience. He has published review and research articles in national and international journals as well as four Indian patents. Dr.Patel has supervised 10 postgraduate students to date. His interests include drug analysis, synthetic chemistry, phytochemical screening, and nutraceuticals.
Adi D. Bharti, MPharm, is Deputy Manager at Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited, Mohan, Uttarakhand, India. He has published articles in national and international journals of repute. His research interests include novel drug delivery systems, drug delivery, and nutraceuticals.
