Antioxidants: Nature’s Defense Against Disease

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.

CONTENTS

1 Basics of Antioxidants and Their Importance 1
Shuchi Goyal, Divya Thirumal, Sumitra Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Inderbir Singh, Gautam Kumar and Rakesh K. Sindhu

2 Antioxidants in Cancer Prevention 21
Asad Ur Rahman and Pharkphoom Panichayupakaranant

3 Antioxidants in Inflammatory Diseases 83
Sayed Mohammed Firdous, Sourav Pal, Subhajit Mandal and Rakesh K. Sindhu

4 Antioxidants in Cardiovascular Disease: Molecular Interaction and Therapeutic Implications 127
Sayed Mohammed Firdous and Sourav Pal

5 Antioxidant Therapy: A Promising Avenue for Regulating Inflammation in Psoriasis 153
Seema Joshi and Dharmesh Trivedi

6 Antioxidants in Infectious Disease Management 169
Kenneth C. Ugoeze and Oluwatoyin A. Odeku

7 Role of Antioxidant Therapy in Respiratory Disease Management 219
Bidisha Bhattacharya, Naina Devi, Sanshita, Ameya Sharma, Vivek Puri, Sandeep Kumar, Rakesh K. Sindhu and Inderbir Singh

8 Antioxidants in Aging 257
Harpreet Singh, Sourav Mohanto, Adrija Bhunia, Bhuvnesh Kumar Singh, Kanupriya Chauhan, Arvind Kumar, Amrita Mishra, Arun Kumar Mishra and Alankar Shrivastav

9 Antioxidants Against Neurological Disorders 285
Jasjeet Kaur Narang, Anmol Dogra, Tajpreet Kaur, Ramandeep Singh Narang and Amrit Pal Singh

10 Role of Antioxidants for the Treatment of Metabolic Disorders 369
Sanshita, Mayank Sharma, Payal Dande, Piyush Ghode, Atul A. Shirkhedkar, Amit Chaudhary and Inderbir Singh

11 Hepatoprotective Potential of Antioxidants in Medicinal Plants 411
Sayed Mohammed Firdous, Sahabaj Ali Khan and Amritangshu Maity

12 Antioxidant Effects of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Epilepsy 441
Sayed Mohammed Firdous, Shouvik Mallik and Bijoy Paria

13 Antioxidants and Obesity 491
Parul Sood, Gagandeep Kaur, Komal Thapa, Kiran Sharma and Rakesh K. Sindhu

14 Antioxidants in Hypertension 511
Bharath Harohalli Byregowda, Farmiza Begum, Chaman Bala, Yogendra Nayak, Rakesh K. Sindhu and Gautam Kumar

15 Antioxidants and Rheumatoid Arthritis 537
Chaman Bala, Bharath Harohalli Byregowda, Farmiza Begum, Yogendra Nayak, Rakesh K. Sindhu and Gautam Kumar

16 Antioxidants in Skin Disorders 551
Satyender Kumar, Dil Prasad Subba, Seema, Sayed Mohammed Firdous, Oluwatoyin A. Odeku, Sandeep Kumar and Rakesh K. Sindhu

17 Antioxidants and Toxicity 573
Ritu Sanwal, Vichitra Kaushik, Brijendra Singh, Nittan Kumar and Atul Kaushik

18 Exploring the Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical Potential of Antioxidants 587
Sumanta Bhattacharya

19 Regulatory Aspects of Antioxidants 613