Microbiome, Immunity, Digestive Health and Nutrition: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Prevention and Treatment

ISBN 10: 0128222387 / ISBN 13: 9780128222386

Verlag: Academic Press, 2022

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Inhaltsangabe:

Microbiome, Immunity, Digestive Health and Nutrition: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Prevention and Treatment addresses a wide range of topics related to the role of nutrition in achieving and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Written by leading experts in the field, the book outlines the various foods, minerals, vitamins, dietary fibers, prebiotics, probiotics, nutritional supplements, phytochemicals and drugs that improve gut health. It specifically addresses molecular and cellular mechanisms and pathways by which these nutritional components contribute to the physiology and functionality of a healthy gut microbiome and gut health.

Intended for nutrition researchers and practitioners, food experts, gastroenterologists, nurses, general practitioners, public health officials and health professionals, this book is sure to be a welcomed resource.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren:

Dr. Bagchi is an academic, industry, and clinical-affairs leader in nutraceuticals, functional foods, toxicology, pharmacology, and nutrition science. He holds adjunct faculty appointments at Texas Southern University and Adelphi University, where he contributes to teaching in neurotoxicology and integrative neuroscience, and serves as Director of Innovation and Clinical Affairs at Dr. Herbs LLC. He previously held faculty and senior research leadership roles in pharmaceutical sciences, nutraceuticals, and scientific affairs. Dr. Bagchi has held leadership positions in professional organizations including the International Society of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, the American College of Nutrition, and the Institute of Food Technologists’ Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Division. His work includes extensive peer-reviewed publications, edited books, and patents. He serves in advisory, peer-review, and editorial roles for scientific organizations and journals, with contributions spanning functional foods, nutrition, toxicology, oxidative stress, and biomedical research.

Bernard William (Bill) Downs received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 from Pennsylvania State University. Downs simultaneously pursued his master’s degree and Ph.D. in Nutrition and Biochemistry at Immaculata University in Immaculata, PA; advanced degree not completed. He became Director of Therapeutic Nutrition for Morrison Family and Sports Medicine, Huntingdon Valley, PA from 1990 till 1996. Downs served as the Director of Technical Sales for InterHealth Nutraceuticals Inc., Benicia, CA from 1990 till 2003. He was the Director of Research and Development for Allied Nutraceutical Research, Blue Bell, PA, from 2003 till 2008. Downs served as the CEO of LifeGen Research from 2009 till 2013, Lederach, PA. Downs is Founder and CEO of Victory Nutrition International, Inc., a Research & Development Biotech Company, Lederach, PA. Downs is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American College of Nutrition, and past member of the NY Academy of Sciences. He is on the editorial review board of the Journal of Reward Deficiency Syndrome. Downs has authored or co-authored 105 papers published in peer-reviewed journals, numerous chapters in texts and handbooks for clinicians and researchers, with patents-pending in nutraceutical biotechnology. Research publications have been on issues ranging from immunity, anemia and metabolic disorders to addictions, obsessions, compulsions, and personality disorders, among other Reward Deficiency Syndrome conditions.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Microbiome, Immunity, Digestive Health and ...
Verlag: Academic Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: very_good