Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kumar, Abhai
• Bagchi, Debasis

Titel

Antioxidants and Functional Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Uses in Prevention and Therapy

Auflage

1st

Ort / Verlag

Milton: CRC Press

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Link zum Volltext

Quelle

Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, are a growing problem across the world’s aging population. Oxidative stress in the brain plays a central role in a common pathophysiology of these diseases. This book presents scientific research on the potential of antioxidant therapy in the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. This book outlines the roles of oxidative stress and diabetes mellitus in neurodegeneration; describes the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, including the roles of environmental pollutants and inflammatory responses; and explores mitochondrial dysfunction. It then describes the protective abilities of antioxidants—including vitamin D, tocotrienol, and coenzyme Q10—against neurodegeneration. Thise book demonstrates the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets, and highlights the roles of medicinal plants, phytopharmaceuticals, traditional medicines, and food nutrients in neuroprotection. Key Features: Explains damage caused by numerous neurodegenerative disorders and the possible protection offered by structurally diverse antioxidants and functional foods. Describes molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration by oxidative stress, advancing age, diabetes, and mitochondrial dysfunctions. Demonstrates protection offered by nutraceuticals, antioxidants, botanical extracts, and functional foods. This book contains 26 chapters divided into six sections written by leading researchers. This book is essential reading for health professionals, dietitians, food and nutrition scientists, and anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of etiology of neurodegenerative diseases.