Author : Sok Cheon Pak
Publisher : Mdpi AG
ISBN 13 : 9783036520605
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)
Book Synopsis Nutraceuticals in Immune Function by : Sok Cheon Pak
Download or read book Nutraceuticals in Immune Function written by Sok Cheon Pak and published by Mdpi AG. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources with health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional values. Many of them can positively affect and enhance the immune system, which is particularly pertinent in the current turbulent times of COVID-19. Not surprisingly, nutraceutical sales rose dramatically during the pandemic period. However, much research is still needed to understand how natural products interact with the immune system to clarify their chemical compositions, mechanisms of action, and effects on health and illnesses. This Special Issue provided an open forum for researchers to share their research findings in the growing interest in nutraceuticals. We received an overwhelming response with a total of 33 submissions, of which only nine original research papers and ten reviews were accepted after rigorous peer-review. The included articles research into natural substances of interest in nutraceuticals ranging from herbal medicine to vitamins to microbiota-derived metabolites. The investigated immune-related responses include cancer, neurological diseases, gastroenterological disorders, inflammatory conditions, and infections.