1st Edition

Polyphenol Nutraceuticals and Healthcare

Edited By Richa Upadhyay, Chandrashekhar Singh Copyright 2026
348 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

348 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

In a world increasingly focused on natural, plant-based wellness, polyphenols – potent antioxidant compounds derived from foods, fruits, herbs, and medicinal plants – are transforming the landscape of modern healthcare and nutrition. This comprehensive volume presents a rich, evidence-based exploration into the science and application of polyphenols in the nutraceutical industry. Bridging the... Read more

Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview of Polyphenols 

Kajal Verma, Kaushalendra Kumar, Surendra Pratap Singh, and Reena Yadav

Chapter 2. Biochemistry and Antioxidant Mechanisms of Polyphenols

Praveen Kumar Verma and Elad Eliahoo

Chapter 3. Pharmaceutical, Biological, and Medical Benefits of Polyphenol-Based Nutraceuticals Derived from Foods, Fruits, Herbs, and Medicinal Plants

Vikas and Vishal Sharma

Chapter 4. Extraction Techniques for Polyphenol-Rich Nutraceuticals

Anna Elisabetta Maccarronello, Filipa Teixeira, Vera Muccilli, and Francisca Rodrigues

Chapter 5. Molecular Mechanism of Action of Polyphenol Nutraceuticals Targeting Human Disease

Rajesh Saini, Madhvendra Shukla, Awadhesh Kumar Mishra, Aparna Singh, and Kavindra Nath Tiwari

Chapter 6. Method of Synthesis of Polyphenol Nutraceutical Formulation

Renisha Pinto, Nidhi Minz, Tripti Pal, Aqsa Majgaonkar, and Dwaipayan Sinha

Chapter 7. Challenges in the Design of Nutraceuticals

Rajesh Saini, Awadhesh Kumar Mishra, Praveen Kumar Shukla, Jyoti Vishwakarma, and Kavindra Nath Tiwari

Chapter 8. Formulation Strategies and Challenges for Polyphenol Nutraceuticals

Romila Rawat Bisht and Ishwar Singh

Chapter 9. Standardization of the Nutraceutical Products

Shivam Kumar, Akhil Singh, Rajeeva Gaur, Satyendra Pratap Singh, and Reena Yadav

Chapter 10. Treatment with Polyphenol Nutraceuticals: Case Studies

Dwaipayan Sinha, Moumita Datta, Arindam Ganguly, Aqsa Majgaokar, and Pratyusha De

Chapter 11. Advantages, Limitations, Challenges, and Future of Polyphenol Nutraceuticals

Smaranika Pattnaik

Chapter 12. Polyphenol Nutraceuticals Available on the Market and Their Health Benefits

Chandrashekhar Singh and Richa Upadhyay

Chapter 13. Regulatory Considerations, Safety, and Toxicology of Polyphenol Nutraceuticals

Chandra Prakash, Maneesh Kumar Gupta, and Deepak Sharma

Chapter 14. Pharmacokinetics of Polyphenols

Moumita Datta, Dwaipayan Sinha, Moumita Chatterjee, and Srijoni Chowdhury

Chapter 15. Emerging Role of Polyphenols in Nutraceutical Development: Current Insights and Future Directions

Manoj Kumar Sharma

Biography

Richa Upadhyay is an assistant professor of botany at Mihir Bhoj PG College, Dadri, Gautam Budh Nagar. She received her PhD from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Her research interests are in natural product-based drug discovery. She has published several peer-reviewed articles, books, and patents.

Chandrashekhar Singh is a distinguished researcher and academic with expertise in plant biotechnology, clinical microbiology, and nanomedicine, currently employed as an assistant professor at People's University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He has contributed significantly to the development of bioinspired therapeutic agents targeting wound healing and antimicrobial resistance. He has held academic positions at Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow, and Sri Agrasen Kanya PG College, Varanasi, and served as a postdoctoral research associate at IIT BHU. His work includes numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and three patents in nanotechnology and phytotherapy.