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Details nutraceuticals effective in managing and treating respiratory diseases. Discusses the role of vitamins, minerals, and functional foods in the prevention and treatment of respiratory illnesses. Uncovers how different nutraceuticals have targeted various cellular and molecular pathways involved in the pathogenesis of COPD.

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For decades, respiratory illnesses have posed a serious threat to human health. There is a growing belief that nutraceuticals can help with a wide range of respiratory ailments. This new book, Nutraceuticals in Respiratory and Pulmonary Diseases, explores the nutraceuticals that are effective in managing and treating respiratory diseases.

The book introduces the various nutraceuticals for respiratory and pulmonary diseases while also exploring their different applications. It explains nutritional supplements that function as adjuvants for respiratory health and which may be useful targets for developing innovative nutraceutical-active respiratory products. The book also discusses the role of vitamins, minerals, and functional foods in the prevention and treatment of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, airway constriction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), etc.

The book uncovers how different nutraceuticals have targeted various cellular and molecular pathways involved in the pathogenesis of COPD. The role of probiotics and phytochemicals in treating respiratory and pulmonary disorders is also discussed. It also explores the potential role of various herbs and foods in the treatment of lung illnesses through the Ayurvedic practices. The effectiveness of various natural and dietary supplements as well as plant and animal-based nutritional supplements for respiratory health are also considered.

A comprehensive work on nutraceuticals for respiratory and pulmonary diseases, this book will prove both enlightening and useful to academicians as well as scientists, medical researchers and medical practitioners seeking innovative solutions.

Tartalomjegyzék:

PART I: INTRODUCTION, RECENT ADVANCES, AND FUTURE PROSPECTS 1. Introduction and Different Applications of Nutraceuticals for Respiratory and Pulmonary Diseases 2. Recent Advances of Nutraceuticals for Respiratory and Pulmonary Diseases 3. Overview and Future Prospects of Nutraceuticals for Respiratory and Pulmonary Diseases PART II: NUTRACEUTICALS AND BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS 4. Nutraceuticals: Role of Vitamins to Cure Pulmonary and Respiratory Disorder 5. Roles of Minerals and Micronutrients in Respiratory and Pulmonary Diseases 6. Effects of Functional Foods on Respiratory Disease Prevention and Treatment 7. Nutraceuticals as a Ray of Hope for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 8. Probiotic and Phytochemicals: Nutraceuticals Used in Respiratory Disorders 9. Flavonoids Derived from Underutilized Fruits: Key Therapeutic Agents Against Pulmonary and Respiratory Infections PART III: IMMUNOMODULATION AND EPIGENETICS POTENTIALS 10. Immunomodulatory Role of Nutraceuticals and How Nutraceuticals Are Associated with Respiratory Disease 11. Epigenetic Potential of Nutraceuticals in Pulmonary and Respiratory Disorders in the Purview of Ayurveda PART IV: NATURAL, ANIMAL, AND OTHERS SOURCES 12. Natural Remedies and Nutritional Supplements for Respiratory Disorders 13. Nutritional Supplements Using Plant and Animal Sources for Respiratory Health 14. Novel Biomolecules from Plants with Potential Against Respiratory Diseases: A Critical Analysis