Micronutrients and Macronutrients as Nutraceuticals

This new volume explores the properties of micronutrients and macronutrients as nutraceuticals,their uses for antioxidant activity, immunity-boosting, and gut health,and how early nutrigenomics can prevent chronic diseases. It also highlights the pharmacological and antibiotic-like effects of naturally derived nutraceuticals, making it valuable for researchers, faculty, and graduate students in medical microbiology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and medical informatics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive new volume delves into the intricate properties of micronutrients and macronutrients, shedding light on their diverse applications as nutraceuticals. These remarkable compounds possess a multitude of beneficial properties, including their powerful antioxidant activity and ability to boost immunity. Moreover, they can be seamlessly integrated into the human diet to promote optimal health, support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, and inhibit the proliferation of pathogens.

What makes this exploration particularly intriguing is the authors' examination of how disease-promoting habits often originate in childhood, even before birth. By employing nutrigenomics at an early stage, individuals can take proactive steps to prevent the development of chronic diseases later in life.

In the face of rising drug costs and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, the pharmacological and antibiotic-like effects of naturally derived nutraceuticals warrant further exploration. This volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, faculty, and graduate students in medical microbiology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and medical informatics, providing essential information that will contribute to this important field.

Weight: 907g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774912263