Antioxidants

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the role antioxidants play in preventing and managing a variety of diseases and critically examines current research on the effects of nutritional antioxidants on specific disease states.

Antioxidants: Nature's Defense Against Disease investigates the complex relationship between oxidative stress and many health disorders, providing essential insights into the role of antioxidants in disease prevention. It investigates how oxidative stress, induced by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, leads to the development and progression of maladies ranging from cardiovascular disorders to neurological diseases. The book includes evidence-based ways for harnessing antioxidants from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs to reduce the impact of oxidative damage and improve general health.

The book presents the most recent scientific advances and clinical findings in antioxidant therapy. It is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals and researchers and covers everything from the molecular mechanisms that underpin oxidative stress to the protective benefits of antioxidants against chronic diseases. Through its interdisciplinary approach and practical insights, Antioxidants: Nature's Defense Against Disease provides readers with the knowledge and tools they need to optimize antioxidant consumption, empowering them to control their health and lower their risk of severe diseases.

Audience
The core audiences for this book are nutritionists, dieticians, researchers, and graduate students in health sciences, and those interested in preventive healthcare, such as health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness enthusiasts, looking to deepen their understanding of implementing antioxidant strategies and improving lifestyle choices.

Rakesh K. Sindhu, PhD, is a professor and research and development coordinator, the School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has published 8 books and 25 book chapters, more than 90 papers in reputed journals, and presented papers at 10 international and 30 national conferences. His research focuses on the pharmacological evaluation of herbal drugs/products, nanoformulation development and evaluation, standardization of herbal products, and phytochemical screening.

Inderbir Singh, PhD, is a professor at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Patiala, Punjab, and has a total experience of 22 years in both industry and academia. He has published more than 135 research/review articles in national and international journals, 8 books, 22 book chapters, 12 patents granted, 11 patents (applied), and 14 design registrations (applied). His research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, gastroretentive drug delivery systems, co-processed excipients, co-crystals, biopolymers/ biomaterials/modified polymers in drug delivery, QbD, SeDeM expert system, 3D printing technology.

M. Arockia Babu, PhD, is the director of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Chaumuhan, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has more than 23 years of expertise in administration and research and has lectured extensively around the world.