Full Description
This new book provides detailed information on nutraceuticals that can be helpful in the control and management of obesity. It clarifies key aspects of nutraceuticals that include sources, extraction, chemistry, mechanisms of action, pharmacology, bioavailability, safety, and various applications. Beginning with a concise overview of the prevalence of obesity, complications related to obesity, and current treatment regimens, the volume delves into the roles of functional foods and nutraceuticals for the management of body weight and for alleviating obesity comorbidities. It goes on to discuss the effect of some of the most commonly and frequently used naturally occurring nutraceutical substances, along with their mechanisms of action in controlling obesity. The volume looks at the role of nutraceutical fruits as well as the beneficial aspects of carotenoids in fruits and vegetables and explores antioxidant-rich nutraceuticals, the role of vitamins and supplements, the use of green tea, and the potential of pseudocereals and spices in the management of metabolic syndrome.
Contents
Introduction PART I: NUTRIENTS, VEGETABLES, AND FRUITS IN OBESITY 1. Obesity and Nutraceuticals: Introduction and Overview 2. Supplementation of Nutrients for Weight Loss 3. Nutraceutical Fruits in Obesity Management 4. Role of Carotenoids in Obesity PART II: ANTIOXIDANTS AND VITAMINS IN OBESITY 5. Antioxidant-Rich Nutraceuticals in Obesity Management 6. Role of Vitamins and Supplements in the Treatment of Obesity 7. The Role of Green Tea in the Management of Obesity PART III: SPICES AND CEREALS IN OBESITY 8. Potential of Pseudocereals in the Management of Obesity 9. Functional Foods and Spices in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome PART IV: MICRONUTRIENT, POLYPHENOLS, AND OTHERS IN OBESITY 10. Role of Micronutrients in Obesity & Weight Management 11. Polyphenol Derivatives in Obesity Management 12. α -Amylase Inhibitors: A Safe Nutraceutical Approach for Obesity Management 13. Marine Nutraceuticals: A Potential Source for the Management of Obesity 14. The Role of Functional Foods to Combat Weight Gain and Obesity
