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For many centuries, fenugreek has been one of the most popular
spices and vegetables serving as an integral part of culinary
practices across many cultures. Fenugreek contains exceptional
nutritional and medicinal properties, but scientific evidence for
its potential health benefits has been considerably understudied
and is beginning to grow. This book is a comprehensive compilation
and documentation on the scientific profile of fenugreek and its
phytoconstituents, including their most known applications and
health benefits. It features a wide range of chapters written by
highly experienced academics and industrial professionals. Topics
cover applications of fenugreek including information on nutrition,
fitness supplements, functional food, and excipients of novel drug
delivery systems. In addition, it features topics on related
products in the areas of nutraceuticals, functional food
preparations, and complementary medicines. Features: *
Comprehensive review of traditional wisdom and modern scientific
evidence on fenugreek * Presents scientific evidence of fenugreek
as an ingredient for product development formulation * Contains
information on extraction methods, risk assessment, claim
validations, and the regulatory status of fenugreek-based products
* Covers broad physiological benefits of fenugreek in management of
diabetes mellitus, primary hyperlipidemia, inflammation and pain,
neuropathy and neuroinflammation, neurological and psychological
disorders, kidney and lung disorders, as well as immunological,
infectious, and malignant disorders * Enhances awareness of
existing scientific knowledge surrounding fenugreek, whilst
encouraging future scientific research towards better and safer
nutritional and medicinal applications This book is a valuable
resource of information on fenugreek for researchers, students,
nutritionists, sport medicine practitioners, fitness enthusiasts
and trainers, naturopaths, traditional practitioners, and
toxicologists. This book helps industries in the fields of
nutraceuticals, fitness and sports medicine products to develop
their future products. However, this book is not a substitute for
medical advice or recommendations.
For many centuries, fenugreek has been one of the most popular
spices and vegetables serving as an integral part of culinary
practices across many cultures. Fenugreek contains exceptional
nutritional and medicinal properties, but scientific evidence for
its potential health benefits has been considerably understudied
and is beginning to grow. This book is a comprehensive compilation
and documentation on the scientific profile of fenugreek and its
phytoconstituents, including their most known applications and
health benefits. It features a wide range of chapters written by
highly experienced academics and industrial professionals. Topics
cover applications of fenugreek including information on nutrition,
fitness supplements, functional food, and excipients of novel drug
delivery systems. In addition, it features topics on related
products in the areas of nutraceuticals, functional food
preparations, and complementary medicines. Features: *
Comprehensive review of traditional wisdom and modern scientific
evidence on fenugreek * Presents scientific evidence of fenugreek
as an ingredient for product development formulation * Contains
information on extraction methods, risk assessment, claim
validations, and the regulatory status of fenugreek-based products
* Covers broad physiological benefits of fenugreek in management of
diabetes mellitus, primary hyperlipidemia, inflammation and pain,
neuropathy and neuroinflammation, neurological and psychological
disorders, kidney and lung disorders, as well as immunological,
infectious, and malignant disorders * Enhances awareness of
existing scientific knowledge surrounding fenugreek, whilst
encouraging future scientific research towards better and safer
nutritional and medicinal applications This book is a valuable
resource of information on fenugreek for researchers, students,
nutritionists, sport medicine practitioners, fitness enthusiasts
and trainers, naturopaths, traditional practitioners, and
toxicologists. This book helps industries in the fields of
nutraceuticals, fitness and sports medicine products to develop
their future products. However, this book is not a substitute for
medical advice or recommendations.
Globally, natural medicine has been considered as an important
alternative to modern allopathic medicine. Although natural
medicines are popular in society, only limited medicinal herbs have
been scientifically evaluated for their potential in medical
treatment. This book connects various aspects of the complex
journey from traditional medicine to modern medicine. It provides
information on topics including global regulations and regulatory
hurdles, diverse nutritional challenges and potential health
benefits, novel food innovations especially seed-to-clinic
approaches, and future trends. FEATURES * Provides information on
sustainable use of natural products in the development of new drugs
and clinically validated herbal remedies * Discusses issues on
evaluation and clinical aspects of herbal medicine, promotion and
development, safety evaluation, metabolite profiling, biomarker
analysis, formulation, and stability testing * Describes
traditional uses of natural medicine through identification,
isolation and structural characterization of their active
components * Elucidates mechanisms of biological action, adverse
effects and identification of their molecular targets of natural
medicine * Multidisciplinary appeal including chemistry,
pharmacology, pharmacognosy and cell and molecular biology, as well
as integration with clinical medicine This book serves as an
essential guide for individuals researching natural medicines, and
industry employees in areas including drug development,
pharmacology, natural products chemistry, clinical efficacy,
ethnopharmacology, pharmacognosy, phytotherapy, phyto-technology
and herbal science.
In the last three decades, revolutionary achievements have taken
place in nutraceutical and functional food research including the
introduction of a number of cutting-edge dietary supplements
supported by human clinical trials and strong patents. Novel
manufacturing technologies including unique extraction processes,
bioavailability improvements through delivery technologies such as
nanotechnology, and innovative packaging have been critical steps
for their successful positioning in the marketplace and consumer
acceptance worldwide. Nonetheless, mixed messages have emerged from
both the scientific community and the media concerning the
potential benefits of foods and nutrients in the treatment and
prevention of disease. This confusion, in addition to existing
marketed products making questionable health claims, have led
health practitioners and consumers to become skeptical about
nutritional claims of new and emerging food products. Clinical
Aspects of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals provides an
extensive overview of the clinical aspects of functional foods and
nutraceuticals. It contains information on both nutritional
challenges and potential health benefits of functional foods and
nutraceuticals. In addition to exploring the underpinning science,
the book also focuses on food innovation, functional foods in human
health, food-drug interactions, functional foods in medicine, the
seed-to-clinic approach, global regulatory frameworks, challenges,
and future directions. The book provides an essential overview of
the clinical aspects surrounding functional foods and
nutraceuticals for key stakeholders, drawing links between areas of
knowledge that are often isolated from each other. This form of
knowledge integration will be essential for practice, especially
for policy makers and administrators.
Nutrition Science, Marketing Nutrition, Health Claims, and Public
Policy explains strategies to guide consumers toward making
informed food purchases. The book begins with coverage of nutrition
science before moving into nutrition marketing, social marketing
and responsibility, consumer perception and insight, public health
policy and regulation, case studies, and coverage on how to
integrate holistic health into mainstream brand marketing. Intended
for food and nutrition scientists who work in marketing,
manufacturing, packaging, as well as clinical nutritionists, health
care policymakers, and graduate and post graduate students in
nutrition and business-related studies, this book will be a
welcomed resource.
Recently, there has been a fundamental shift in the global health
and wellness industry from disease treatment to preventing chronic
diseases. The use of nutraceuticals and functional foods in
prevention efforts could lead to a decreased dependency on drugs.
The pharmaceutical industry recognizes this shift; however, serious
concerns have arisen regarding the claimed efficacy, quality, and
safety of products used as medical foods. This book examines the
consumer and industry mindshift, including the scientific evidence
of these foods as effective adjuncts to pharmacotherapy during all
stages of treatment of various diseases, thus indicating that
pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals can and should coexist. It
details quality, safety, and efficacy of foods, drugs, and
nutrients; marketing and product positioning; regulatory
perspectives; biomarkers and metabolites; probiotics; food/drug
interactions; and future industry trends. In addition, food
bioactives represent diet-based molecules that perform
physiological roles related to disease prevention and treatment. As
such, a considerable overlap exists between food bioactives and
drugs-this book presents the case for comparing and contrasting
foods versus drugs in several models of health and disease.
This is a collection of 21 articles that deal with the frontiers in
financial theory of economics. Most aspects of finance are covered
- domestic corporate and investment issues as well as questions and
problems of topical value in international finance. It includes
topics such as: initial public offerings, debt restructuring,
mergers, dividend policy, stock returns, capital structure,
measures of risk aversion, microstructure of equity markets, agency
cost and employee stock ownership, international takeover bidding,
futures and forward contracts in currency markets, offshore loans,
and market efficiency.
The focus of food science and technology has shifted from previous
goals of improving food safety and enhancing food taste toward
providing healthy and functional foods. Today's consumers desire
foods that go beyond basic nutrition-foods capable of promoting
better health, or even playing a disease-prevention role. To meet
this need for innovation, academic research must be combined with
the development and commercialization strategies of industry.
Innovation in Healthy and Functional Foods brings together this
knowledge, with contributions from experts in biological science,
food science, engineering, marketing, regulation, law, finance,
sustainability, and management. Focusing on functional foods that
have components added-such as omega-3, probiotics, and protein-to
provide health benefits, this book presents various aspects of the
innovation process. These include consumer insights, trends in
developed and developing markets, and technological advances in
functional foods and ingredients. It also addresses the key drivers
of food industry innovation-affordability, sustainability, and
tightening government regulations. Chapters cover characteristics
of various markets around the world; consumer perception; food
processing, packaging, and ingredients; innovation in functional
ingredients; and functional ingredient delivery. Given the
importance and challenges of getting functional food products into
the marketplace, this book also covers the business aspects of
innovation in food science, including marketing, financial
implications, and commercial feasibility. Additionally,
contributors provide insights into future trends, such as food
tourism, nanotechnology, sustainability, and globalization.
Bringing together expertise from academia and industry, this text
provides an overview of contemporary food science, with wisdom and
know-how in both innovation and commercialization, placing
functional foods in a broader context for readers.
Globally, natural medicine has been considered as an important
alternative to modern allopathic medicine. Although natural
medicines are popular in society, only limited medicinal herbs have
been scientifically evaluated for their potential in medical
treatment. This book connects various aspects of the complex
journey from traditional medicine to modern medicine. It provides
information on topics including global regulations and regulatory
hurdles, diverse nutritional challenges and potential health
benefits, novel food innovations especially seed-to-clinic
approaches, and future trends. FEATURES * Provides information on
sustainable use of natural products in the development of new drugs
and clinically validated herbal remedies * Discusses issues on
evaluation and clinical aspects of herbal medicine, promotion and
development, safety evaluation, metabolite profiling, biomarker
analysis, formulation, and stability testing * Describes
traditional uses of natural medicine through identification,
isolation and structural characterization of their active
components * Elucidates mechanisms of biological action, adverse
effects and identification of their molecular targets of natural
medicine * Multidisciplinary appeal including chemistry,
pharmacology, pharmacognosy and cell and molecular biology, as well
as integration with clinical medicine This book serves as an
essential guide for individuals researching natural medicines, and
industry employees in areas including drug development,
pharmacology, natural products chemistry, clinical efficacy,
ethnopharmacology, pharmacognosy, phytotherapy, phyto-technology
and herbal science.
Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond focuses on a variety of
health disorders where intervention with nutritional supplements
prove valuable, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism, and
attention-deficit disorder in children. In addition, Nutraceuticals
in Brain Health and Beyond addresses "herb-nutra psychiatry" which
is a field of research focused on developing a comprehensive,
cohesive, and scientifically rigorous evidence base to shift
conceptual thinking around the role of diet and nutrition in mental
health. Intended for nutrition researchers, nutritionists,
dieticians, regulatory bodies, health professionals, and students
studying related fields, Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond
will be a useful reference in understanding the links between
nutrition and brain health.
Recently, there has been a fundamental shift in the global health
and wellness industry from disease treatment to preventing chronic
diseases. The use of nutraceuticals and functional foods in
prevention efforts could lead to a decreased dependency on drugs.
The pharmaceutical industry recognizes this shift; however, serious
concerns have arisen regarding the claimed efficacy, quality, and
safety of products used as medical foods. This book examines the
consumer and industry mindshift, including the scientific evidence
of these foods as effective adjuncts to pharmacotherapy during all
stages of treatment of various diseases, thus indicating that
pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals can and should coexist. It
details quality, safety, and efficacy of foods, drugs, and
nutrients; marketing and product positioning; regulatory
perspectives; biomarkers and metabolites; probiotics; food/drug
interactions; and future industry trends. In addition, food
bioactives represent diet-based molecules that perform
physiological roles related to disease prevention and treatment. As
such, a considerable overlap exists between food bioactives and
drugs-this book presents the case for comparing and contrasting
foods versus drugs in several models of health and disease.
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