Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health

Urmila Jarouliya, PhD, was a Project Associate in the University Grants Commission-funded research project at the School of Studies in Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Jiwaji University, India. She has published research papers in international journals and book chapters with publishers and has presented research papers as well as poster papers at scientific conferences. Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the CSM Group of Institutions, India. He has published papers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in national and international journals as well as book chapters, co-authored books, and edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several scientific journals. He is a co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals. Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD, MTech, is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Application at Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed to be University), India. Dr. Kesharwani has authored many peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited books with international publishers. He has been a conference presenter and a reviewer for many international journals. He has received several awards for his work. He is a co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals. Virendra K. Patel, PhD, MPharm, is Professor at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences RKDF University, India, where he has 15 years of academic experience. He has published review and research articles in national and international journals as well as four Indian patents. Dr.Patel has supervised 10 postgraduate students to date. His interests include drug analysis, synthetic chemistry, phytochemical screening, and nutraceuticals. Adi D. Bharti, MPharm, is Deputy Manager at Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited, Mohan, Uttarakhand, India. He has published articles in national and international journals of repute. His research interests include novel drug delivery systems, drug delivery, and nutraceuticals.

PART I: IMMUNO-BOOSTING PROPERTIES OF HERBS AND VEGETABLES 1. Herbs to Improve Human Health 2. Novel Importance of Herbs and Their Effects on Human Health 3. Consumption of Carotenoid Rich Vegetables and Functions of Human T-Lymphocytes 4. Role of Vegetables Containing Carotenoids on Human Immune Functions PART II: NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS TO BOOST IMMUNITY 5. Probiotics and Immune Response in Disease Prevention and Treatment 6. Minerals as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function 7. Role of Bioactive Compound of Fruits in Boosting Immunity 8. Role of Nutraceuticals in Gut Health 9. Antioxidants Properties of Nutraceuticals 10. Understanding the Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Autoimmunity PART III: MARINE-DERIVED SOURCES USED TO BOOST IMMUNITY 11. Immunomodulatory Effects of Edible Microalgae 12. Antioxidant Action of Glutathione against Heavy Metal Toxicity in Fishes 13. Coral Reef: A Source of Value-Added Compounds Beneath the Water PART IV: AYURVEDIC AND OTHER SOURCES TO BOOST IMMUNITY 14. Immune-Boosting Property of Ayurvedic Formulations 15. Nutrition, Malnutrition, Infection, and Immunity