1st Edition
Nutraceuticals and Bone Health
Here is an informative volume on the importance of nutraceuticals and herbal remedies for bone health. It explains the probable mechanisms of nutraceuticals for the prevention, treatment, and management of bone-related diseases as well as their curable effects on bone injuries. The volume covers the progression and development of bones, which is a multifaceted process that requires an endless and ample supply of nutrients, such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, vitamin D, magnesium, and fluoride. The book delves into the beneficial effects of nutraceuticals on overall bone health and for the treatment of bone disorders such as osteoporosis, bone fractures, scoliosis and related complications, rheumatoid arthritis, Paget’s disease, bursitis, gout, and carpal tunnel syndrome. It also addresses the use of nutraceuticals for inflammatory deformities and rickets.
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO BONE HEALTH
1. Introduction to Bone Health and the Role of Nutraceuticals
Shamsun Nahar Khan
PART II: BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN BONE DISORDERS
2. Beneficial Aspects of Nutraceuticals in Management of Osteoporosis
Sharad Visht and Garima Singh
3. Management of Fractures via Nutraceuticals
Arun Soni, Niyati Acharya, and Sanjeev Acharya
4. Therapeutic Potential of Nutraceuticals in the Management of Scoliosis and Related Complications
Gunika Gulati, Siddhi Bagwe Parab, Dhruv Sanjay Gupta, and Ginpreet Kaur
5. Role of Nutraceuticals in Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Devesh U. Kapoor and Manish Jaimini
6. Nutraceuticals Interventions for Effective Management of Paget’s Disease
Suraj Bamankar and Vaishali Y. Londhe
7. Health Benefits of Nutraceuticals in Gout Patients
Suresh Kumar, Bhawna Chopra, Rameshwar Dass, and Ashwani K. Dhingra
8. Role of Nutraceuticals in Prevention and Management of Bursitis
Pragya Pandey, Savvy Sharma, Utsav Rathore and Madan Mohan Gupta
9. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management by Nutraceuticals
Ruhul Amin, Faruk Alam, Durgaprasad Kemisetti, Dhrubajoyti Sarkar, and Biplab Kumar Dey
PART III: INFLAMMATORY DEFORMITIES AND RICKETS
10. Role of Nutraceuticals in Managing Osteomyelitis
Joyeta Ghosh, Sudrita Roy Choudhury, and Samarpita Koner
11. Nutraceuticals: New Paradigm for Better Management of Rickets
Shyamli Thakur and Luxita Sharma
Biography
Deepak Sharma, PhD, is Professor at the Institute of Pharmacy at Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia, Assam, India. Dr. Sharma is an expert in analytical method development and validation and stability testing of drug substances and drug products. He has published research articles and has written one book. He is a reviewer for journals and is also associated as an examiner with various government and private universities.
Madan Mohan Gupta, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. He has more than 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. He has published more than 70 research and review papers and has written books and book chapters.
Anil K. Sharma, PhD, MPharm, is an Assistant Professor at the School of Medical and Allied Sciences, G D Goenka University, Gurugram, India. Prior to taking up his current role, Dr. Sharma served in academic positions at Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research at the University of Delhi, India. He has published peer-reviewed papers as well as many book chapters and several edited books.
Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is Associate Professor in the Faculty of B. Pharmacy at the CSM Group of Institutions, Prayagraj, India. With over 12 years of academic experience at institutes of India, he has published over 30 papers in national and international journals, over 70 book chapters, three co-authored books, and over 40 edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several international scientific journals.
Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD, MTech, is Associate Professor, Department of Computer Application, Nehru Gram Bharati, Prayagraj, India. Dr. Kesharwani has authored many peerreviewed articles, book chapters, and edited books. He has been a member of many scientific communities as well as a reviewer for many international journals. He has presented many papers at various national and international conferences.
