Nutrition and Diet – Nova Science Publishers https://novapublishers.com Publisher of Books and Journals in Medicine and Health, Science and Technology and Social Sciences Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:08:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://novapublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-nova-favicon-32x32.jpg Nutrition and Diet – Nova Science Publishers https://novapublishers.com 32 32 Curcumin and Its Role in Health and Disease https://novapublishers.com/shop/curcumin-and-its-role-in-health-and-disease/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:21:27 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=142992 Kathryn Woltjer (Editor) Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress BISAC: MED000000 This book contains eight chapters discussing curcumin and its role in health and disease. Chapter One evaluates curcumin’s role in cancer prevention. Chapter Two reviews curcumin’s function as a natural systemic disease modulator. Chapter Three looks at the effects of curcumin supplantation and exercise training on Alzheimer’s disease and age-associated cognitive decline. Chapter Four focuses on the antiviral effects of curcumin, with a special emphasis on COVID-19. Chapter Five examines green extraction techniques for curcumin, synthetic approaches, as well as its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-neoplastic effects. Chapter Six reviews the possible effects of immune responses to the preventive combined effects of exercise training and curcumin supplementation in chronic disease. Chapter Seven is a mini review of the essential therapeutic effects of curcumin. The eighth and final chapter examines the promises and challenges of curcumin in medical research. **Order the printed version and SAVE 50% on the e-book with Print+eBook. Price indicated includes shipping**]]> Health Benefits of Phenolic Antioxidants https://novapublishers.com/shop/health-benefits-of-phenolic-antioxidants/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:48:00 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=122633 Aman B. Upaganlawar, PhD - Associate Professor, SNJBs SSDJ College of Pharmacy, Chandwad, Maharashta, India Vipin V. Dhote, PhD - Professor and Principal, VNS Group of Institutions, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India M. K. Mohan Maruga Raja, PhD - Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy & Physiochemistry, Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Parul University, Gujarat, India Series: Natural Products and Therapeutics BISAC: REF000000; REF020000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/TYAS3020 Free radicals are continuously produced in cells as a part of normal cellular function. However, excess generation of free radicals plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of many disease conditions, especially cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, etc. Oxidation is a major chemical process that produces free radicals and initiates chain reactions that cause cellular damage. Compounds that inhibit oxidation are called antioxidants; phenols are known to possess excellent antioxidant properties. Phenolic compounds are abundant in plants in a wide variety of chemical structures. Natural phenolic compounds include phenolic acids and ester derivatives, flavonoids and benzopyran derivatives, quinones, tannins, lignins, lignans, stilbenes, essential oils, chalcones, etc. Nutraceuticals, in the name of dietary supplements and functional foods, are being consumed as prophylactics for the prevention of many diseases throughout the world. Most of these products are polyphenols; hence, this book provides an insight on therapeutic potentials of natural and synthetic polyphenols, emphasizing their pharmacology.]]> Pistachios: Cultivation, Production and Consumption https://novapublishers.com/shop/pistachios-cultivation-production-and-consumption/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:30:56 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=117762 Shaziya Haseeb Siddiqui, PhD - Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Shoaib Alam Siddiqui, PhD - Assistant Professor, Department of Business Studies, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Series: Agriculture Issues and Policies BISAC: HEA017000; SCI013080 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/SFGV3430 Pistachios: Cultivation, Production and Consumption is designed to help readers working in the fields of agriculture, biology, chemistry and marketing. The book focuses on the pistachio cultivation process, its health benefits, its phytochemical properties and its production processes. The book also deals with the application of pistachio waste as a useful product in various processes such as water treatment, oil extraction, and more. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> Chlorella and its Health Benefits https://novapublishers.com/shop/chlorella-and-its-health-benefits/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:43:45 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=116007 Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress BISAC: HEA048000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/XXUW5187

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The concept of producing different products from chlorella for the benefits of health demands efficient utilization of all the components. The high-value antioxidants such as carotenoids, xanthophylls and unsaturated fatty acids from chlorella have beneficial effects for humans and animals. Even chlorella vulgaris can be used as a fish feed for balanced and increased amount of fish production. The availability of vitamin B12 also increases the importance of chlorella as a food supplement for vegans. The biologically active vitamin B12 present in chlorella products is suitable as a natural B12 source for humans. Chlorella contains pigments like chlorophyll, carotenoids, lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, violaxanthin and antheraxanthin which even play a vital role for producing medicines for cancer treatment. This is to note that this book gives an overview about the different health benefits of chlorella starting from its morphological studies. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> Ginger and its Health Benefits https://novapublishers.com/shop/ginger-and-its-health-benefits/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:27:21 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=112038 Isla Kermode (Editor) Series: Natural Products and Therapeutics BISAC: HEA017000 Ginger is a flowering plant originally from Southeast Asia that is commonly used as a spice and is well-known for its various health benefits. Several of these benefits are described in detail in the four chapters of this book. Chapter One provides knowledge about ginger’s beneficial effects in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Chapter Two highlights the composition and properties of ginger, oral application, and its future scope in dentistry. Chapter Three includes a case study of ginger extraction using microwave-assisted hydrodistillation to compare images from before and after the extraction process of ginger. Lastly, Chapter Four addresses the state of the art of research on the use of ginger in health promotion. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> A Biochemical View of Vitamins https://novapublishers.com/shop/a-biochemical-view-of-vitamins/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:30:35 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=109697 Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress BISAC: MED021000; MED060000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/ZLVT3052 This book is an essential guide to current knowledge and analysis of vitamins. Vitamins are described in detail in medical and biotechnological processes. An analysis of vitamin sources is also provided from a physiological point of view. In this book we discuss the historical point of view of the use of vitamins, medicinal plants, and the nature and advances of biopharmacy. This book reports results from experimental and clinical work. It includes data regarding Vitamin B3 in various sources including sesame, avocado, and bananas; Vitamin C in various sources including mango, strawberries, and green salat; Vitamin D in salmon, red meat, and fish oil; Vitamin K in various sources including cucumber, asparagus, and kale; Vitamin E in nuts, cherry, green olives, bell peppers, almonds, avocado, aloe, and olives; Vitamin B5 in various sources including in corn, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes; Vitamin B2 in various sources including raspberries, grapes, and apples; Vitamin B12 in various sources including soybeans and lemon; Vitamin B9 in various sources including broccoli, pineapples, and garlic; Vitamin B6 in various sources including strawberry, lemon, and spinach; Vitamin B1 in various sources including cabbage, pistachio, and almonds; Vitamin B7 in various sources including cauliflowers, bananas, and peanuts; Vitamin B3 in peanuts, nettle, and apricots; and Vitamin C in various sources including lime. The composition and structures of the vitamins are provided. This book provides a current review in the field of vitamins and pharmacology. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> Grape Pomace in Health and Disease Prevention https://novapublishers.com/shop/grape-pomace-in-health-and-disease-prevention/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:14:45 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=106837 Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress BISAC: HEA017000; MED004000 DOI:https://doi.org/10.52305/HINI5835 Vitis vinifera L. (common grapevine) cultivars are the most widely planted around the world and have a high commercial value for fresh table grapes, dried fruit, and wine. In the winemaking process, besides the free-run and pressed juice obtained from the berries, an important quantity of a byproduct – grape pomace (GP) – is generated. The GP represents on average 20% from the total mass of grapes taken for winemaking and typically consists of skins, stalks, and seeds. The valorization of grape pomace is based on the concept that this matrix has good nutritional and medicinal properties for human health and disease prevention. In this framework, the book aims to provide up-to-date information on grape pomace (GP) and its valorization through medicinal applications.]]> In Vitro Functionality of Probiotics in Foods https://novapublishers.com/shop/in-vitro-functionality-of-probiotics-in-foods/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:07:14 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=106077 Series: Food Science and Technology BISAC: HEA017000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/MTWO3616 Probiotics are a group of live microorganisms (bacteria and/or yeasts) that exert beneficial effects on humans and animals, principally by balancing the intestinal flora. Probiotic microorganisms are mostly of human and animal origin and are normal constituents of their gastrointestinal microflora. However, several probiotics have been isolated from fermented foods. Various curative properties such as immune modulation, reducing serum cholesterol, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic effects, alleviation of lactose intolerance symptoms, strengthening defense mechanisms, improvement of intestinal barrier function and improving nutritional value have been attributed to probiotics. Regarding these health benefits, probiotics are considered as substantial ingredients in formulation of healthful and functional food products. This book presents an overview of the probiotic concept and its various functionalities in food products. Several scientific publications have been published in the field of probiotics, but due to the lack of books devoted to in vitro functionality of probiotics, a discrete need was recognized for a book to gather the basic and recent publications in this context while following a simple and applied approach. The chapter contributors of this book are renowned and expert authors in the probiotic field from key institutions around the world. We hope the book will be a useful reference for researchers, product developers, health professionals, students and regulators.]]> Oregano – The genus Origanum (Lamiaceae): Taxonomy, Cultivation, Chemistry, and Uses https://novapublishers.com/shop/oregano-the-genus-origanum-lamiaceae-taxonomy-cultivation-chemistry-and-uses/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:02:08 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=106562 Tuncay Dirmenci (Editor) - Department of Biology Education, Necatibey Education Faculty, Balıkesir University, Balıkesir, Turkey Series: Botanical Research and Practices BISAC: HEA011000; SCI073000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/IUZG7821 Since the first days of community life, human beings have used different plant species for food, fodder, construction materials, fuel, dyes and treatment of diseases, among other applications. The Lamiaceae family is one of the most important plant families that includes many species that people use for various purposes in their daily life. Origanum contains several species commonly used as spices and tea for medicinal purposes, and is one of the most commercially important genera within the family Lamiaceae. In this book, the genus Origanum is introduced in seven chapters in detail. Taxonomy of Origanum is given in the first chapter, pollen characteristics are given in the second chapter, phylogeny, biogeography and character evolution are given in the third chapter, cultivated species, suitable varieties for agriculture, yield and quality characteristics, and harvesting processes are given in the fourth chapter, secondary metabolites (monoterpenes, phenolics, flavonoids, diterpenes etc.) are given in the fifth chapter, biological activities (antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activity) are given in the sixth chapter, and finally the traditional uses and prescriptions, pharmacology, commercial and economic importance of the genus are given in the seventh chapter.]]> Ginger’s Antimicrobial, Anti-Nausea and Anti-Osteoarthritic Activities https://novapublishers.com/shop/gingers-antimicrobial-anti-nausea-and-anti-osteoarthritic-activities/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:27:54 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=103936 Series: Natural Products and Therapeutics BISAC: HEA017000; HEA011000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/HHIR2325 Ginger has a strong reputation as an anti-nausea agent but our understanding of the roles played by its important biological constituents (gingerols and shogaols) as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents has not been examined in detail. This series of monographs seeks to look first at how and why ginger was used as an ethnomedicine and how this expanded into general antimicrobial studies. One cardinal use for ginger and its constituents may be in the topical management of osteoarthritis. Given the widespread nature of this condition and ginger’s ability to block pain receptors it may join other molecules such as capsaicin in this mode of treatment.]]> Spirulina and its Health Benefits https://novapublishers.com/shop/spirulina-and-its-health-benefits/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:11:21 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=102631 Jaylee Cochran (Editor) Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress BISAC: MED060000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/ULEL1652 This monograph includes five chapters describing spirulina, a biomass of cyanobacteria with strong antioxidant effects and various other health benefits. Chapter One addresses the boosting effect on the immune system by spirulina, exploring its antiviral activity and respective mechanisms. Chapter Two evaluates the neuroprotective effect of spirulina and its aqueous extract in two models of fetal alcohol syndrome in mice. Chapter Three reviews biomolecules of industrial interest with health benefits that can be extracted from spirulina biomass and describes the factors that influence their synthesis as well as their application in food and pharmaceutical industries. Chapter Four provides a broad overview of the various health benefits of spirulina. Finally, Chapter Five describes the beneficial effects of spirulina on conditions including obesity, cardiometabolic disturbances, and immunitary processes.]]> What to Know about Carotenoids https://novapublishers.com/shop/what-to-know-about-carotenoids/ Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:20:22 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=103931 Robert M. Albert (Editor) Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress BISAC: MED060000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/BVBS1249 Carotenoids are the yellow, red, and orange pigments that are produced by various plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria, and can act as antioxidants in humans. In Chapter One of this four-chapter monograph, the authors describe astaxanthin, a reddish carotenoid found in seafood with potent antioxidant characteristics. Chapter Two compiles the challenges encountered in the oral bioavailability of lutein, a xanthophyll carotenoid. Chapter Three reviews the main parameters of the production of yeast carotenoids and the downstream processes to obtain carotenogenic extracts. Chapter Four summarizes known data on total carotenoid contents and chemical diversity of Rosaceae fruits.]]>