This book provides an oversight of the fundamentals and the developments of nutraceuticals and natural products. It addresses the different types of synthesis and extraction methods, various characterization techniques, and clinical validation of different categories of these products. Their uses in preventive medicine, supplementary nutrition, drug discovery and drug delivery as well as the role of nanotechnology in administering these applications have been discussed with emphasis. Pharmaceutical alternatives based on carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, herbals, flavonoids, phytochemicals, marine sources, GMOs, and Non-GMOs are other topics of major discussion. To a large extent, the focus of the book is on the nanomaterial and nanochemical aspects these products. This book is an essential read for those who produce nutraceuticals and natural products and those who seek to incorporate different technologies and mechanisms in the developments of food/beauty/medicinal products.

Sreerag Gopi, PhD, is Chief Scientific Officer at ADSO Naturals Private Limited in Bangalore, India. He received his doctorate from Gandhigram Rural Institute in India. His research focus is on nanomaterials synthesis and characterization and the biomedical applications of biopolymers and biocomposites.

Preetha Balakrishnan, PhD, is a scientist at ADSO Naturals Private Limited in Bangalore, India. She received her doctorate in chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, India. Her research focus is on materials chemistry, nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, and bionanocomposite characterization.

Vol 1:

1.           Introduction to Nutraceuticals and Natural Products

2.           Functional Nutraceuticals: Past, Present and Future

3.           Effect of Nutritional Supplements in Health Care

4.           Nutraceutical Supplements in Drug Delivery

5.           Role of Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals

6.           Nutraceuticals for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

7.           Proangiogenic and Anti-Angiogenic Effect of Small Molecules from Natural Products

8.           Nutraceuticals and Natural Product Derivatives for Disease Prevention

9.           Encapsulation of Nutraceuticals in Drug Delivery System

10.         Liposomal Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals

11.         Bioavailability and Delivery of Nutraceuticals by Nanoparticles

12.         Prebiotics and Probiotics: Concepts and Advances

13.         Extraction and Purification of Bioactive Ingredients from Natural Products

14.         Health Benefits of Turmeric and Ginger

15.         Cannabis-Unique Herb with Versatile

16.         Marine Nutraceuticals

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Vol 2:

17.         Nutraceuticals as Therapeutic Agents

18.         Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amino Acids

19.         Flavors and Fragrances from Natural Products

20.         Nutraceutical Antioxidants as Novel Neuroprotective Agents

21.         Flavonoids as Nutraceuticals

22.         Current Concepts and Prospects of Herbal Nutraceutical

23.         Recent Advances in Extraction of Nutraceuticals from Plants

24.         Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance

25.         Natural Product Drug Discovery in the Field of Nutraceuticals

26.         Trends in use, Pharmacology, and Clinical Applications of Emerging Herbal Nutraceuticals

27.         Nanoliposomes and Tocosomes as Multifunctional Nanocarriers for the Encapsulation of Nutraceutical and Dietary Molecules

28.         Genetically Modified Products and Non-GMO Products in Nutraceuticals

29.         Market Analysis and Concept Developments of Nutraceuticals and Natural Product Derivatives

30.         Nutraceutical Formulations and Challenges: Ethical Issues and Intellectual Property Rights

31.         Quality assurance of nutraceuticals and natural products and their approval, registration, marketing

32.         Intellectual property consideration, regulatory constraints in new product development, and approval procedures in united states and Europe