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Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity 2nd edition [Kietas viršelis]

Edited by (Chief Scientific Officer, Vets Plus Inc.; Adjunct Fac), Edited by (Founder and CEO, ProbioticSmart, LLC and Vets Plus, Inc.), Edited by (Professor and Head, Toxicology Department, Breathitt Veterinary Center, Murray State University, Hopkinsville, KY, USA)
  • Formatas: Hardback, 1396 pages, aukštis x plotis: 276x216 mm, weight: 2970 g, 128 illustrations (28 in full color); Illustrations
  • Išleidimo metai: 25-Jun-2021
  • Leidėjas: Academic Press Inc
  • ISBN-10: 0128210389
  • ISBN-13: 9780128210383
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  • Formatas: Hardback, 1396 pages, aukštis x plotis: 276x216 mm, weight: 2970 g, 128 illustrations (28 in full color); Illustrations
  • Išleidimo metai: 25-Jun-2021
  • Leidėjas: Academic Press Inc
  • ISBN-10: 0128210389
  • ISBN-13: 9780128210383
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Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity, Second Edition, brings together everything that is currently known about nutraceuticals and their potential toxic effects. The book introduces readers to nutraceuticals, herbal medicines, Ayurvedic medicines, prebiotics, probiotics, adaptogens, and their uses and specific applications. This essential reference discusses the mechanism of action for the judicious use of these nutraceuticals and the best tools for their evaluation before detailing the safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals and interactions with other therapeutic drugs. Finally, and crucially, regulatory aspects from around the world are covered.

Completely revised and updated, this updated edition provides toxicologists, pharmacologists, pharmaceutical scientists, and those interested in medicinal plants and natural products with a comprehensive overview of the most effective tools upon which to evaluate the safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals, prebiotics, probiotics and alternative medicines.

  • Presents a completely revised and updated resource on the impact of nutraceuticals and various disease states such as diabetes and ophthalmic and dermal diseases
  • Grants an overview of the current state-of-the-science of nutraceuticals, their use and applications, and known adverse effects
  • Provides effective tools to evaluate the potential toxicity of any nutraceutical
  • Includes details of regulatory issues as written by international experts
List of contributors xxiii
Introduction xxix
Section I Applications of nutraceuticals in common diseases and disorders 1(270)
1 Nutraceuticals in central nervous system diseases: potential mechanisms of neuroprotection
3(14)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Lucio G. Costa
Introduction
3(1)
Polyphenols
3(1)
Counteracting oxidative stress as a mechanism of neuroprotection
4(1)
Direct antioxidant action of quercetin
4(1)
Potential role of hormesis in neuroprotection
5(1)
Modulation of the Nrf2-ARE pathway as a mechanism of quercetin neuroprotection
5(1)
Modulation of paraoxonase 2 as a potential novel mechanism of quercetin neuroprotection
6(3)
The issue of metabolites
9(1)
RES and neuroprotection
9(1)
Ginkgo biloba and neuroprotection
10(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
10(1)
Acknowledgments
11(1)
References
11(6)
2 Prevention of neurodegenerative disorders by nutraceuticals
17(24)
Francesca Pistollato
Magdalini Sachana
Introduction
17(1)
Nutraceuticals for the prevention and amelioration of Alzheimer disease
18(5)
Nutraceuticals for the prevention and amelioration of Parkinson disease
23(6)
Nutraceuticals for the prevention and amelioration of autism spectrum disorders
29(5)
Concluding remarks and future directions
34(1)
References
35(6)
3 Cognitive effects of nutraceuticals
41(22)
Jason Pitt
Yiuka Pitt
Introduction
41(1)
Biological basis of cognition
41(5)
Nutraceuticals with potential cognitive-enhancing functions
46(12)
Potential concerns of cognitive enhancement
58(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
58(1)
References
59(4)
4 Nutraceuticals in anxiety and stress
63(10)
Ajay Srivastava
Prafulla Kumar
Introduction
63(1)
Neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and the HPA axis in stress and anxiety
63(2)
HPA axis
65(1)
Dietary supplements in anxiety and stress
65(1)
Betulinic acid
66(1)
Probiotics
66(1)
Protein hydrolysates
67(1)
Pheromones
67(1)
Omega-3 fatty acids
67(1)
Melatonin
67(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
70(1)
References
70(3)
5 Countering cardiovascular diseases with nutraceuticals
73(10)
Csaba K. Zoltani
Introduction
73(1)
Primary cardiovascular diseases of concern
73(2)
Herb- and plant-invoked processes
75(2)
Observable markers
77(1)
Cardioprotective effects of nutraceuticals
78(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
79(1)
References
79(4)
6 Nutraceuticals for diabetes and glucose balance
83(18)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Robin B. Doss
Ramesh C. Garg
Rajiv Lall
Ajay Srivastava
Anita Sinha
Introduction and background
83(1)
Pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus
84(1)
Nutraceuticals indicated in diabetes mellitus
84(1)
Cinnamon
84(5)
Fenugreek
89(1)
Bitter melon (M. charantia)
89(3)
Vitamin D
92(1)
Chromium
93(1)
Ginger (gingerol and shogaol)
94(1)
Berberine
95(1)
Gymnema sylvestre (Gur-Mar)
95(1)
Others
96(1)
Efficacy of nutraceuticals
96(1)
Safety of nutraceuticals
97(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
97(1)
References
97(4)
7 Role of nutraceuticals in respiratory and allied diseases
101(16)
Kavita Gulati
Pankaj Verma
Nishant Rai
Arunabha Ray
Introduction
101(1)
Foods and nutrients
102(2)
Trace elements
104(1)
Medicinal plants
105(5)
Phytochemicals
110(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
111(1)
References
112(5)
8 Nutraceuticals in hepatic diseases
117(14)
Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant
Introduction
117(1)
Liver structure and function
117(2)
Hepatic injury and repair
119(3)
Biomarkers of hepatic injury
122(1)
Nutraceuticals and the liver
122(5)
Concluding remarks and future directions
127(1)
References
127(4)
9 Nutraceuticals in renal diseases
131(10)
Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant
Introduction
131(1)
Kidney functional anatomy
131(2)
Renal injury and repair
133(1)
Patterns of renal injury
133(1)
Acute kidney injury
134(1)
Chronic renal failure
134(1)
Nutraceuticals and the kidney
135(1)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibiting herbs
135(1)
Aristolochic acid
135(1)
Caffeine
135(1)
Curcumin
135(1)
Fenugreek
136(1)
Quercetin
137(1)
Resveratrol
137(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
137(1)
References
137(4)
10 Nutraceuticals in gastrointestinal disorders
141(16)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Robin B. Doss
Aryamitra Banerjee
Rajiv Lail
Ajay Srivastava
Anita Sinha
Introduction
141(1)
Pharmaceuticals versus nutraceuticals
141(2)
Role of nutraceuticals in cancer associated with the gastrointestinal tract
143(3)
Gastritis and the role of nutraceuticals in its treatment
146(1)
Compounds targeting the adhesin-mucin interaction
147(1)
Nutraceuticals in irritable bowel disease
147(2)
Nutraceuticals in peptic ulcer
149(1)
Nutraceuticals in chronic or prolonged inflammations like appendicitis
150(1)
Nutraceuticals in other gastrointestinal conditions
151(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
151(1)
References
151(6)
11 Nutraceuticals in reproductive and developmental disorders
157(10)
Moges Woldemeskel
Introduction
157(1)
Nutraceuticals in female reproductive abnormalities
157(5)
Nutraceuticals in developmental disorders
162(1)
Nutraceuticals in male reproductive abnormalities/diseases
163(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
164(1)
References
165(2)
12 Nutraceuticals in ophthalmic diseases
167(14)
Szabina A. Stice
Renata Kolanos
Introduction
167(1)
Efficacy of nutraceuticals in the treatment and prevention of various ophthalmic diseases
167(8)
Mode of action and safety of the most commonly used nutraceuticals for ophthalmic diseases
175(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
177(1)
References
178(3)
13 Nutraceuticals in dermal diseases
181(12)
Gurjot Kaur
Poonam Negi
Vijay Kumar Kapoor
Introduction
181(1)
Skin anatomy and physiology
181(2)
Skin injury and repair: a complex interplay
183(2)
Nutraceuticals and skin
185(1)
Polyphenols
185(4)
Concluding remarks and future directions
189(1)
Acknowledgments
189(1)
References
190(3)
14 Nutraceuticals in arthritis
193(22)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Sanyasi R. Kalidindi
Robin B. Doss
Rajiv Lall
Ajay Srivastava
Anita Sinha
Introduction
193(1)
Pathophysiology of OA
194(2)
Biomarkers of OA
196(1)
Management of OA
197(1)
Glucosamine and chondroitin
198(2)
Hyaluronic acid
200(1)
Type II collagen
201(1)
Methylsulfonylmethane
202(1)
Omega-3 fatty acids
203(1)
Shilajit
203(1)
Resveratrol
203(1)
Naturally Preferred Holistic Frozen Dog Treats
204(1)
Flex Choice
204(1)
Crominex-3+
204(1)
Terminalia chebula extract
205(1)
Boswellia serrata extract
206(1)
New Zealand green-lipped mussel
206(1)
Avocado and soybean unsaponifiables
207(1)
Curcumin
207(1)
MicroRNAs
207(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
208(1)
References
208(7)
15 Nutraceuticals in sports activities and fatigue
215(14)
Nikolay V. Goncharov
Ekaterina A. Korf
Artem V. Novozhilov
Richard O. Jenkins
Pavel V. Avdonin
Introduction and background
215(1)
Dietary strategies to recover from exercise-induced fatigue and muscle damage
216(8)
Concluding remarks and future directions
224(1)
Acknowledgments
225(1)
References
225(4)
16 Role of nutraceuticals as adaptogens
229(16)
Arunabha Ray
Kavita Gulati
Sana Rehman
Nishant Rai
Rashmi Anand
Introduction
229(1)
Stress, health, and disease
229(2)
Adaptogens
231(2)
Stress, nutraceuticals, and adaptogens
233(5)
Neurotransmitters and their precursors
238(1)
Vitamins as neurotransmitters or cofactors
239(2)
Nutraceuticals for life style diseases: the future
241(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
241(1)
References
242(3)
17 Nutraceuticals for weight loss
245(8)
Rhian B. Cope
Introduction
245(1)
Curcumin [ (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxypheny1)-1,6-heptadiene-3, 5-dione]
245(1)
Lagenaria siceraria (bottle gourd)
246(1)
Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)
246(1)
Emblica officinalis (syn. Phyllanthus emblica; Indian gooseberry)
247(1)
Murraya koenigii (curry tree)
247(1)
Vigna sp. (black gram, black lentil, cowpea, black-eyed pea, adzuki bean, mung bean)
247(1)
Camellia sinensis (tea)
247(1)
Hibiscus sabdariffa
248(1)
Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort)
248(1)
Persea americana (avocado)
249(1)
Capsicum annuum (capsicum)
249(1)
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary)
249(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
250(1)
References
250(3)
18 Nutraceuticals in cancer prevention
253(10)
M. Waheed Roomi
Tatiana Kalinovsky
Matthias Rath
Aleksandra Niedzwiecki
Introduction: targeting hallmarks of cancer
253(1)
Nutrient synergy targets pathomechanisms of cancer
253(1)
Defining anticancer activities of NM components
253(1)
Nutrient mixture inhibits tumor growth and cancer cell proliferation
254(1)
Decreased cancer cell proliferation in vitro in the presence of nutrient synergy
254(1)
NM inhibits chemically induced carcinogenesis
254(1)
Induction of cancer cell apoptosis in vivo and in vitro by NM
255(1)
Nutrient mixture modulates various parameters critical to metastasis: secretion of MMPs, uPA, and TIMPs, cancer cell migration, and Matrigel invasion
256(1)
Nutrient mixture inhibits MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-9 dimer secretion
257(1)
NM decreases uPA and increases TIMP-2 activities
257(1)
Nutrient synergy has inhibitory effect on cancer cell migration
258(1)
Nutrient synergy inhibits Matrigel invasion by cancer cells
258(1)
Nutrient mixture inhibits angiogenesis in vivo and in vitro
258(1)
Nutrient synergy controls metastasis
258(1)
Metastasis from breast
259(1)
Pulmonary metastasis from vein
259(1)
Hepatic metastasis from spleen
260(1)
Peritoneal and lung metastasis from testicle
261(1)
Nutrient synergy modulates inflammatory proteins Cox-2 and iNOS expression in cancer cells
261(1)
Safety of NM
261(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
261(1)
References
261(2)
19 Application of "nano" nutraceuticals in medicine
263(8)
Alessia Bertero
Paola Fossati
Teresa Coccini
Leon J. Spicer
Francesca Caloni
Introduction
263(1)
Nanoparticles as delivery systems for nutraceuticals
263(4)
Regulatory concerns with nanonutraceuticals
267(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
268(1)
References
269(2)
Section II Models and mechanisms in evaluation of nutraceuticals 271(228)
20 The biology of nutrients: genetic and molecular principles
273(16)
Supratim Choudhuri
Ronald F. Chanderbhan
Introduction
273(1)
Nutritional implications of interindividual genetic differences
273(1)
Membrane transporters
274(6)
Nutritional regulation of cell signaling, cell growth, proliferation, and survival
280(1)
Effects of nutrients on gene expression
281(5)
Concluding remarks and future directions
286(1)
References
286(3)
21 Genomic and proteomic mechanisms and models in toxicity and safety evaluation of nutraceuticals
289(10)
Christina Wilson-Frank
Introduction
289(1)
Nutrigenomics
289(1)
Application of high-throughput technologies
290(1)
Nutriproteomics
290(1)
Application of high-throughput technologies
291(1)
Genomics and proteomics applications in nutraceutical research
292(2)
Determining molecular mechanisms of nutraceuticals and disease
294(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
295(1)
References
295(4)
22 Transcriptomic profiling for safety and toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals
299(16)
Nan Mei
Tao Chen
Baitang Ning
Lei Guo
Introduction
299(1)
Ginkgo biloba
300(2)
Aristolochic acid
302(3)
Kava
305(2)
Comfrey
307(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
309(1)
Acknowledgments
310(1)
References
310(5)
23 Target identification and polypharmacology of nutraceuticals
315(30)
Gyorgy Dorman
Beata Flachner
Istvan Hajdu
Csaba Andras
Introduction
315(2)
Polypharmacology and synergy in the area of nutraceuticals
317(1)
Target identification and deconvolution techniques
318(8)
Molecular targets of nutraceuticals in the signaling networks
326(5)
Identification of the molecular targets of nutraceuticals
331(10)
Concluding remarks and future directions
341(1)
References
341(4)
24 Systems pharmacology investigation of mechanism of action of nutraceuticals
345(18)
Dimitris E. Messinis
Diogo A.R.S. Latino
Pavel Pospisil
Carine Poussin
Manuel C. Peitsch
Julia Hoeng
Introduction to systems-based mechanism of action discovery
345(2)
Integrated systems-based approaches for target identification and the MoA discovery
347(5)
Case study: application of nutraceuticals and prototypical stimulus
352(6)
Concluding remarks and future directions
358(1)
References
359(4)
25 Noninvasive in vivo optical imaging models for safety and toxicity testing
363(16)
Jeffrey D. Peterson
Introduction and background
363(1)
Noninvasive optical imaging
364(1)
In vivo preclinical NIR FLI in liver safety/toxicology
365(4)
In vivo preclinical NIR imaging in kidney safety/toxicology
369(2)
In vivo preclinical NIR imaging in gastric emptying toxicology
371(1)
In vivo preclinical NIR imaging of vitamin D toxicity
372(1)
In vivo preclinical NIR imaging of vascular toxicity
373(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
374(1)
Competing Interests
375(1)
References
375(4)
26 Flow cytometry and light-scattering techniques in evaluation of nutraceuticals
379(16)
Igor V. Mindukshev
Igor V. Kudryavtsev
Maria K. Serebriakova
Andrey S. Trulioff
Stepan P Cambaryan
Julia S. Sudnitsyna
Pavel V. Avdonin
Richard O. Jenkins
Nikolay V. Goncharov
Introduction and background
379(9)
Concluding remarks and future directions
388(3)
Acknowledgment
391(1)
References
391(4)
27 Zebrafish as a model system to evaluate the safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals
395(16)
Wan-Ping Bian
De-Sheng Pei
Introduction
395(1)
Zebrafish model for safety and toxicity assay of nutraceuticals
395(1)
Assessment of common nutraceuticals using zebrafish
396(8)
Transparent zebrafish and fluorescent transgenic zebrafish for safety and toxicity testing of nutraceuticals
404(1)
Genome-editing technique for safety and toxicity testing of nutraceuticals in zebrafish
404(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
404(1)
Acknowledgments
404(1)
Conflict of interest
405(1)
References
405(6)
28 Caenorhabditis elegans: an elegant model organism for evaluating the neuroprotective and neurotherapeutic potential of nutraceuticals
411(20)
Altaf S. Darvesh
Reid E. Barnett
Vanessa A. Fitsanakis
Introduction
411(1)
Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism
412(4)
Nutraceutical compounds and Caenorhabditis elegans
416(7)
Nutraceutical testing in a Caenorhabditis elegans model of neurodegenerative diseases
423(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
424(3)
Abbreviations
427(1)
References
427(4)
29 Alternative in vitro models for safety and toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals
431(32)
Gopala Krishna
Mayur Krishna
Introduction
431(2)
Scope of this chapter
433(1)
General concepts for safety assessment of nutraceuticals
433(1)
Overview of in vitro experimental systems
434(1)
General types of in vitro assays
435(1)
Assay types by effect observed
435(1)
Assay types by experimental system
436(1)
Endpoint-based in vitro toxicity assessment of nutraceuticals
436(3)
In vitro cytogenetic assays
439(3)
Analytical methods
442(2)
Applications in herbal products
444(1)
In vitro tests validated for use in regulatory toxicology contexts
444(1)
Use of S9 metabolic activation revolutionized in vitro testing
444(1)
Methods for teratogenicity assessment
445(1)
In vitro methods for teratogenicity assessment in stem cells and embryos
445(1)
In vitro models for safety assessment and toxicology studies of the gastrointestinal tract
446(1)
In vitro chip technology: organ, human, or lab on chips
447(2)
In vitro models for safety assessment and toxicology studies of the liver
449(1)
Immortalized cell lines
449(1)
Primary hepatocyte suspensions
449(1)
Primary hepatocyte cultures
449(1)
Primary hepatocyte cultures combined with inflammatory mediators
450(1)
Novel liver-derived cell culture systems
450(2)
In vitro models for safety assessment and toxicology studies of the cardiovascular system
452(4)
Toxicity testing in the twenty-first century and the human toxome project
456(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
458(1)
References
458(5)
30 Mitochondria as a target for safety and toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals
463(22)
Joao Soeiro Teodoro
Ivo F. Machado
Ana Catarina Castela
Anabela Pinto Rolo
Carlos Marques Palmeira
Introduction
463(1)
List of nutraceuticals
463(14)
Concluding remarks and future directions
477(1)
References
478(7)
31 Oxidative stress and excitotoxicity: antioxidants from nutraceuticals
485(14)
Snjezana Zaja-Milatovic
Ramesh C. Gupta
Introduction
485(1)
Lipid peroxidation and markers of oxidative stress
486(1)
Prostaglandin-like compounds as in vivo markers of oxidative stress
486(1)
Aldehydes as lipid peroxidation products
487(1)
Reactivity of lipid peroxidation products
487(1)
Oxidative stress and excitotoxicity
488(1)
Antioxidant defense and suppression of oxidative injury
489(4)
Concluding remarks and future directions
493(1)
Acknowledgments
493(1)
References
493(6)
Section III Common nutraceuticals 499(560)
32 Caffeine: an evaluation of the safety database
501(18)
Ashley Roberts
Introduction and background
501(2)
The pharmacokinetics of caffeine
503(3)
The biological activity of caffeine
506(1)
The safety data available for caffeine
507(7)
Concluding remarks and future directions
514(2)
References
516(3)
33 Biological activities and potential nanotechnological delivery of resveratrol
519(18)
Gianfranco Risuleo
Camillo La Mesa
Introduction
519(1)
A concise overview of natural substances
519(5)
Resveratrol: in detail
524(5)
Nanomolecular cargos for the delivery of biological molecules
529(4)
Concluding remarks and future directions
533(1)
References
534(3)
34 Melatonin: a safe nutraceutical and clinical agent
537(18)
Arturo Anadon
Irma Ares
Maria-Rosa Martinez-Larranaga
Maria-Aranzazu Martinez
Introduction
537(3)
Pharmacokinetics of melatonin
540(3)
Melatonin and circadian rhythms
543(1)
Melatonin and oxidative stress
543(1)
Melatonin in neuroprotection and central nervous system disorders
544(1)
Melatonin and inflammation
545(1)
Melatonin and immune responses
545(1)
Melatonin and analgesia and other modulatory roles
545(1)
Toxicity and safety of melatonin
546(1)
Adverse effects in humans
547(1)
Drug interactions
548(1)
Vulnerable populations and at-risk situations
549(1)
Uses of melatonin
550(2)
Acknowledgments
552(1)
References
552(3)
35 Standardized turmeric and curcumin
555(16)
Naresh Chand
Amit Kumar
Introduction
555(1)
Myth or reality?
556(1)
Composition of turmeric
556(1)
Consumption
557(1)
Methods to improve the bioactivity of turmeric
557(1)
Safety: potential risks and adverse side effects
557(1)
Formulations
558(2)
Central nervous system diseases
560(1)
Depression
561(1)
Chronic pain
561(1)
Eye diseases
561(1)
Colitis
561(1)
Liver diseases
562(1)
Cardiometabolic diseases
562(1)
Musculoskeletal system
562(1)
Arthritis
563(1)
Wound healing
564(1)
Cancer
564(1)
Mechanisms of action
565(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
566(1)
References
567(4)
36 Curcuminoid-metal complexes for oxidative stress
571(14)
Dan DuBourdieu
Sandeo Prasad
Rajiv Lan
Introduction
571(1)
Curcumin
571(1)
Tetrahydrocurcumin
572(1)
Curcumin and bioavailability
572(1)
Curcumin-metal complexes
573(2)
Uses of curcuminoid-metal complexes
575(1)
Antiinflammatory activity of curcumin-metal complexes
576(1)
Antimicrobial activity of curcumin-metal complexes
577(1)
Alzheimer disease use
577(1)
Cancer use
577(1)
Gastroprotective
577(1)
Tetrahydrocurcumin-metal complexes
577(1)
Zinc as a metal to use in complexes
577(1)
Zinc's role as an antiviral agent
578(1)
Curcumin as a platform for novel complexes
579(1)
Tetrahydrocurcumin-Zn-curcumin complexes
579(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
579(3)
Acknowledgments
582(1)
References
582(3)
37 Fenugreek: multiple health benefits
585(18)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Robin B. Doss
Ramesh C. Garg
Ajay Srivastava
Rajiv Lall
Anita Sinha
Introduction and background
585(1)
Major active components of fenugreek
585(1)
Potential for an antihyperglycemic effect in diabetic conditions
586(4)
Other fenugreek effects and limitations related to normalization of hyperglycemia
590(2)
Normalization of lipid levels and effect on fat accumulation
592(1)
In vitro investigations related to fenugreek's effect on adipocyte function and accumulation of lipids
592(1)
In vivo investigations related to the hypolipidemic effect of fenugreek
593(1)
Maintenance of the growth hormone level helping in the normalization of metabolic syndrome and related altered functions
594(1)
Potential for antiinflammatory and anticancer benefits
595(1)
Hepatoprotective effect
596(1)
Safety and toxicity profile for fenugreek and its active components
597(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
600(1)
References
600(3)
38 Cannabis sativa: an overview
603(22)
Gary Richter
Trina Hazzah
Joshua A. Hartsel
Joshua Eades
Brian Hickory
Alexandros Makriyannis
Introduction
603(1)
Cannabis sativa taxonomy
603(1)
European approved hemp cultivars and medical Cannabis sativa
603(1)
Chemotaxonomy of Cannabis sativa
604(1)
Potency trends
604(1)
Cannabis sativa chemistry
605(1)
Cannabinoids
605(2)
Cannabinoids from non-Cannabis sativa species
607(1)
Cannabis sativa terpenes
608(1)
Phytocannabinoid and terpene biochemistry
609(1)
Trichomes
609(2)
The pharmacology of cannabis
611(2)
Phytocannabinoids
613(2)
Cannabigerol
615(1)
Cannabichromene
615(1)
Tetrahydrocannabinoic acid and cannabidiolic acid
615(1)
Cannabinol
615(1)
Cannabis terpenes
615(1)
Myrcene
615(1)
3-Caryophyllene
616(1)
Limonene
616(1)
Humulene
616(1)
Cannabinoid-terpene interaction
617(1)
Flavonoids
617(1)
Phytosterols
617(1)
Cannabis sativa as a nutraceutical
617(1)
Cannabis as food
617(1)
Historical/culture uses
618(1)
General health benefits
619(1)
Inflammation
619(1)
Cancer
619(1)
Neuroprotection
620(1)
Obesity
620(1)
Antioxidant
620(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
620(1)
References
621(4)
39 Cannabidiol safety
625(36)
Andrew Charrette
James Akingbasote
Najla Guthrie
Corey J. Hilmas
Introduction
625(1)
Constituents of hemp
625(2)
Endocannabinoid system
627(2)
Pharmacokinetics of cannabidiol
629(4)
Toxicity of cannabidiol
633(16)
Cannabidiol-drug interactions
649(2)
Conclusion-determining a safe level of cannabidiol for use in nutraceuticals
651(3)
References
654(7)
40 St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L)
661(36)
Robert W. Coppock
Margitta Dziwenka
Introduction
661(1)
Extraction, chemistry, and quality control
662(2)
Basic phytopharmacology
664(3)
Phytopharmacology - depression
667(6)
Phytopharmacology-cognation, aging, and pain
673(4)
Phytopharmacology-women specific uses
677(1)
Phytopharmacology - immune, antiinflammatory, and antidiabetic actions
678(2)
Phytopharmacology-antimicrobial activity
680(1)
Phytopharmacology-vulenaries
681(2)
Hypericum perforatum extracts and drug interactions
683(2)
Toxicology of Hypericum perforatum preparations
685(4)
Prescribing St John's wort
689(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
690(1)
References
690(7)
41 Green tea
697(28)
Robert W. Coppock
Margitta Dziwenka
Introduction
697(1)
Chemistry of green tea infusions and extracts
698(3)
Pharmacokinetics and biotransformation
701(2)
Pharmacology of green tea infusions and green tea extracts
703(5)
Green tea and cardiovascular diseases
708(1)
Cancer and green tea infusions and extracts
709(3)
Modified green tea extracts and genital warts
712(1)
Intestinal microbes and green tea
712(1)
Green tea and the immune system
713(1)
Drug interactions and iron absorption
713(2)
Toxicology
715(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
718(1)
References
718(7)
42 Green coffee beans
725(24)
Satish K. Garg
Amit Shukla
Soumen Choudhury
Introduction and background
725(2)
Processing of green coffee beans
727(6)
Major pharmacokinetic attributes
733(3)
Green coffee bean as a nutraceutical and pharmacotherapeutic agent
736(5)
Miscellaneous effects
741(1)
Risks to human health
742(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
743(1)
References
743(6)
43 Quercetin
749(8)
Muhammet Ay
Adhithiya Charli
Huajun Jin
Vellareddy Anantharam
Arthi Kanthasamy
Anumantha G. Kanthasamy
Introduction
749(1)
Quercetin and cancer
749(2)
Quercetin and cardiovascular diseases
751(1)
Quercetin and neurodegenerative diseases
751(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
753(1)
Acknowledgments
753(1)
Conflict of interest
753(1)
References
753(4)
44 German chamomile
757(16)
Renata Kolanos
Szabina A. Stice
Introduction
757(1)
Phytochemical constituents
758(1)
Pharmacological effects
759(8)
Safety and toxicity of chamomile
767(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
768(1)
References
768(5)
45 Isoflavones: toxicological aspects and efficacy
773(22)
Harald L. Esch
Leane Lehmann
Introduction
773(1)
Occurrence and dietary intake of isoflavones
773(2)
Biokinetics of isoflavones
775(2)
Oxidative hepatic and reductive bacterial metabolism
777(3)
Isoflavones as endocrine disruptors
780(1)
Estrogenicity
780(2)
Isoflavones and the thyroid
782(1)
Isoflavones and reproduction and development
783(1)
Genotoxicity of isoflavones
783(3)
Carcinogenicity versus chemoprevention
786(1)
Carcinogenicity of genistein in experimental animals
786(1)
Tumor proliferation studies
787(1)
Chemoprevention studies
787(1)
Isoflavones and human breast cancer risk
788(1)
Efficacy
789(1)
Cardiovascular disease
789(1)
Menopausal symptoms
790(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
790(1)
References
791(4)
46 Propolis
795(18)
Tirupapuliyur Damodaran
Introduction
795(1)
Chemical compounds of propolis
796(1)
Geographical origin and composition of propolis
796(1)
Biomedical applications of propolis
796(1)
Antioxidant activity of propolis
796(6)
Antiinflammatory activity of propolis
802(1)
Antibacterial activity of propolis
803(1)
Antifungal activity of propolis
803(1)
Antiprotozoal activity of propolis
803(1)
Antiviral activity of propolis
804(1)
Neuroprotective mechanism conferred by propolis in neurodegenerative diseases
804(1)
Gastrointestinal health by propolis and its connection with the brain's innate immunity via the inflammatory reflex
804(1)
Systemic immunity regulation by propolis and its connection with brain innate immunity across the blood-brain barrier
805(1)
Brain innate immunity regulation by phytochemicals and its neuroprotective implication
805(1)
Propolis and cardiovascular function
805(1)
Gastrointestinal health and propolis
806(1)
Effect of propolis on oral and dental health
806(1)
Dermatological care and propolis
806(1)
Hepatoprotective activity of propolis
807(1)
Propolis and wound healing
807(1)
Propolis in gynecological care
807(1)
Propolis in human male fertility
808(1)
Propolis and cancer
808(1)
Propolis as a protective agent against therapeutic toxicities
809(1)
Propolis in diabetes
809(1)
Propolis as an adjuvant
810(1)
Safety concerns for usage of propolis as a nutritional and/or health care product
810(1)
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
810(1)
Asthma
810(1)
Bleeding conditions
810(1)
Contradictions with other medications
810(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
810(1)
References
810(3)
47 Bee products as nutraceuticals to nutraceuticals for bees
813(22)
Robert W. Coppock
Introduction
813(1)
Beeswax
814(1)
Propolis
814(2)
Royal jelly
816(1)
Pollen
817(1)
Antimicrobial use of bee products
817(2)
Bee products in dentistry and mouth care
819(1)
Skin care
820(1)
Bee products use in wound healing and dermatology
821(2)
Bee products and neoplasia (cancer)
823(1)
Bee products and ophthalmology
823(1)
Reproductive and gynecological uses
824(2)
Protective effects of honey
826(1)
Bee venom
826(1)
Toxicology of bee products
827(2)
Nutraceuticals and probiotics for bees
829(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
829(1)
References
830(5)
48 Ginkgo biloba
835(18)
Margitta Dziwenka
Robert W. Coppock
Introduction
835(1)
Manufacturing standards and medical indications
835(1)
Chemistry/mechanisms
836(1)
Pharmacokinetics
837(8)
Safety
845(5)
Concluding remarks and future directions
850(1)
References
851(2)
49 Chinese ginseng
853(12)
Mildred S. Yang
Characteristics of ginseng
853(5)
Toxicity of ginseng
858(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
861(1)
References
862(3)
50 Ashwagandha: multiple health benefits
865(16)
Vijay K. Bharti
Jitendra K. Malik
Ramesh C. Gupta
Introduction
865(1)
Botany of Withania somnifera
865(1)
Important bioactive molecules present in Withania somnifera
866(1)
Major medicinal value in animals and humans
867(1)
Animals
867(4)
Humans
871(1)
Experimental studies supporting the medicinal value of Withania somnifera
871(1)
Potential medicinal application in ameliorating high-altitude stress
871(5)
Available drug formulation using Withania somnifera
876(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
878(1)
Acknowledgments
878(1)
References
878(3)
51 Astaxanthin: health benefits and toxicity
881(10)
Tetsuo Satoh
Ramesh C. Gupta
Introduction
881(1)
Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion)
881(2)
Toxicity health benefits
883(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
886(1)
Acknowledgments
887(1)
References
887(4)
52 Thymoquinone
891(12)
Amul Jain
Leena Dhruw
Priyank Sinha
Anchal Pradhan
Rahul Sharma
Bhanushree Gupta
Introduction
891(1)
Thymoquinone derivatives and its biological activity
891(1)
Anticancer potentials of thymoquinone in combination with various drugs
892(2)
Antioxidant activity
894(1)
Antidiabetic activity
895(1)
Antiinflammatory action
895(2)
Cell cycle and apoptosis
897(1)
Encapsulation of thymoquinone
898(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
899(1)
Acknowledgment
899(1)
References
899(4)
53 Glucosinolates
903(8)
Karyn L. Bischoff
Introduction
903(1)
Classification of glucosinolates
903(1)
Sources of glucosinolates
903(1)
Stability and metabolism of glucosinolates
904(1)
Major glucosinolates
905(1)
Glucobrassicin
905(1)
Sinigrin
905(1)
Glucoraphanin
905(1)
Progoitrin
906(1)
Beneficial effects of glucosinolates
906(1)
Toxic effects of glucosinolates
907(1)
Other compounds in Brassica
908(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
908(1)
References
908(3)
54 Organosulfur compounds as nutraceuticals
911(14)
Nikolay V. Goncharov
Dania A. Belinskaia
Anton I. Ukolov
Richard O. Jenkins
Pavel V. Avdonin
Introduction and background
911(11)
Acknowledgments
922(1)
References
922(3)
55 Arginine and citrulline as nutraceuticals: efficacy and safety in diseases
925(20)
Shilpa N. Kaore
Navinchandra M. Kaore
Introduction
925(1)
Biochemical aspects
926(1)
Synthesis
927(1)
Salient aspects of nitric oxide
927(1)
Citrulline: more efficacious than arginine-a justification
927(1)
Therapeutic utility of nutraceuticals
928(1)
Pharmacokinetics of citrulline and arginine
928(1)
Safety considerations
929(1)
Pharmacodynamics of citrulline and arginine
930(8)
Concluding remarks and future directions
938(2)
Abbreviations
940(1)
References
941(4)
56 Neem Extract
945(14)
Anu Rahal
Dinesh Kumar
Jitendra K. Malik
Introduction and background
945(1)
Phytoconstituents
945(1)
Extraction procedures
946(1)
Pharmacological activities and therapeutic uses
947(1)
Antimicrobial activity
948(6)
Safety and toxicity considerations
954(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
956(1)
References
956(3)
57 Spirulina
959(16)
Dan Wan
Qinghua Wu
Kamil Kuca
Introduction
959(1)
The consumption of Arthrospira
959(1)
General characteristics of Arthrospira
959(2)
Healthy aspects of Spirulina
961(10)
Safety profile
971(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
971(1)
References
972(3)
58 Garcinia cambogia
975(16)
Rajinder Raina
Pawan K. Verma
Ila Taku
Jltendra K. Malik
Ramesh C. Gupta
Introduction and background
975(1)
Phytochemical ingredients
976(1)
Pharmacological effects
976(7)
Safety
983(1)
Toxicity
984(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
986(1)
References
987(4)
59 Vitamin E TPGS and its applications in nutraceuticals
991(20)
Andreas M. Papas
Introduction
991(1)
Properties of vitamin E TPGS
991(3)
Functionality of vitamin E TPGS
994(3)
Efficacy of vitamin E TPGS
997(3)
Applications of vitamin E TPGS in nutraceuticals
1000(6)
Product formats and routes of administration
1006(2)
References
1008(3)
60 Role of transferrin: an iron-binding protein in health and diseases
1011(16)
Jamil Talukder
Introduction
1011(1)
Structure of transferrin
1011(1)
Biochemistry of transferrin
1012(1)
Transferrin receptors and mechanism of iron transport
1012(2)
Biological functions of transferrin
1014(2)
Aberrations of transferrin
1016(2)
Application of transferrin in drug delivery
1018(3)
Clinical implications of transferrin
1021(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1023(1)
References
1023(4)
61 Glutamine supplementation: hope, hype, or stay tuned?
1027(10)
Dan DuBourdieu
Introduction
1027(1)
Biological functions of glutamine
1027(1)
Glutamine transport
1027(1)
Cell proliferation and cancer
1028(1)
Ammonia regulation
1029(1)
Oral rehydration solutions
1029(1)
Glutamine and the critically ill patients controversy
1030(1)
The gut and glutamine
1031(1)
Gut microbiota
1031(1)
Immunity and glutamine
1031(1)
Alanine-glutamine peptide
1032(1)
Sports, athletes, and glutamine
1032(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1034(1)
References
1034(3)
62 What to do with placenta after birth: is it a waste?
1037(8)
Jamil Talukder
Introduction
1037(1)
Contents of placenta and associated structures
1038(1)
Applications of placental tissue as a nutraceutical
1038(2)
Antifatigue effect
1040(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1043(1)
References
1043(2)
63 Chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives
1045(14)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Robin B. Doss
Rajiv Lall
Ajay Srivastava
Anita Sinha
Introduction
1045(1)
Sources and physicochemical properties of chitin and chitosan
1045(1)
Pharmacokinetics
1046(1)
Applications of chitosan and chitosan derivatives
1046(8)
Toxicity and safety of chitosan
1054(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1054(1)
References
1054(5)
Section IV Prebiotics and probiotics 1059(66)
64 Prebiotics: safety and toxicity considerations
1061(20)
Arturo Anadon
Irma Ares
Maria-Rosa Martinez-Larratiaga
Maria-Aranzazu Martinez
Introduction
1061(2)
Prebiotic concept/prebiotic effects
1063(1)
Source of dietary oligosaccharides
1064(7)
Use of prebiotics
1071(3)
Guidelines of prebiotic safety
1074(1)
Safety and toxicity considerations
1075(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1077(1)
Acknowledgment
1078(1)
Conflict of interest
1078(1)
References
1078(3)
65 Probiotics: safety and toxicity considerations
1081(26)
Arturo Anadon
Irma Ares
Maria-Rosa Martinez-Larranaga
Maria-Aranzazu Martinez
Introduction
1081(1)
Probiotics
1082(2)
Gastrointestinal microbiota
1084(3)
Probiotics used in food or as medicines
1087(2)
Synbiotics (eubiotics)
1089(1)
Toxicity
1090(4)
Safety aspects of probiotics
1094(2)
Probiotic efficacy evidence
1096(4)
European regulations of probiotics
1100(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1102(1)
Acknowledgment
1103(1)
Conflict of interest
1103(1)
References
1103(4)
66 Synbiotics: safety and toxicity considerations
1107(18)
Jitendra K. Malik
Rajinder Raina
Abul H. Ahmad
Starling Kalpana
Atul Prakash
Ramesh C. Gupta
Introduction and background
1107(1)
General considerations
1108(1)
Synbiotics in humans
1109(4)
Synbiotics in animals
1113(5)
Safety assessment
1118(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1120(1)
References
1120(5)
Section V Nutraceuticals in veterinary medicine 1125(18)
67 Nutraceuticals in animal health and diseases
1127(16)
Ramesh C. Gupta
Robin B. Doss
Rajiv Lall
Ajay Srivastava
Anita Sinha
Introduction
1127(1)
Nutraceuticals in cognitive dysfunction
1127(1)
Nutraceuticals in cardiovascular diseases
1128(1)
Nutraceuticals in diabetes and metabolic syndrome
1128(1)
Periodontal health and diseases
1128(8)
Nutraceuticals for hepatic diseases
1136(1)
Nutraceuticals for wound healing
1136(1)
Mastitis
1136(3)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1139(1)
References
1140(3)
Section VI Toxicity and toxic interactions 1143(70)
68 Toxic contamination of nutraceuticals and food ingredients
1145(14)
Fernando Gil
Antonio F. Hernandez
M. Concepcion Martin-Domingo
Introduction and background
1145(2)
Chemical contamination in nutraceuticals and food ingredients
1147(6)
Radioactive contamination of nutraceuticals and food ingredients
1153(1)
Adulteration and undeclared chemical substances in nutraceuticals and food ingredients
1154(1)
Risk assessment of toxic contaminants in nutraceuticals and food ingredients
1154(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1155(1)
References
1155(4)
69 Nutraceuticals and adverse outcome pathways
1159(16)
Antonio F. Hernandez
Fernando Gil
Introduction
1159(1)
Concept and regulatory aspects of nutraceuticals
1159(1)
Toxicity pathways and adverse outcome pathways
1160(1)
Type, sources, and health benefits of nutraceuticals
1161(2)
Mechanisms underlying nutraceuticals' beneficial effects
1163(6)
Toxicity of nutraceuticals
1169(2)
Can nutraceuticals be subjected to an adverse outcome pathway approach?
1171(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1172(1)
References
1173(2)
70 Interactions between nutraceuticals/nutrients and nutrients and therapeutic drugs
1175(24)
Arturo Anadon
Irma Ares
Maria-Rosa Martinez-Larranaga
Maria-Aranzazu Martinez
Introduction
1175(1)
Drug metabolism
1176(2)
Types of drug-nutrient interactions
1178(3)
Nutrient-drug interactions
1181(1)
Herb-drug interactions
1182(6)
Herb-micronutrient interactions
1188(1)
Food and nutrient-drug interactions
1189(5)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1194(1)
Acknowledgments
1195(1)
Conflict of interest
1195(1)
References
1195(4)
71 Genotoxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals
1199(14)
Nan Mei
Xilin Li
Si Chen
Lei Guo
Xiaoqing Guo
Introduction
1199(1)
Aloe vera
1200(2)
Ginkgo biloba
1202(3)
Goldenseal
1205(2)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1207(1)
Acknowledgments
1208(1)
References
1208(5)
Section VII Regulatory aspects 1213
72 The regulatory framework for nutraceuticals: North America
1215(26)
Andrew Charrette
Najla Guthrie
Corey J. Hilmas
Introduction
1215(1)
Regulation of nutraceuticals in the United States
1215(11)
Regulation of nutraceuticals in Canada
1226(11)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1237(1)
References
1238(3)
73 Evaluation and regulation of food supplements: European perspective
1241(32)
Arturo Anadon
Irma Ares
Maria-Rosa Martinez-Larrariaga
Maria-Aranzazu Martinez
Introduction
1241(1)
The European Union's regulatory framework on food supplements and other similar nutritional products
1242(2)
Food supplements: vitamins and minerals
1244(4)
Food supplements: substances other than vitamins and minerals
1248(15)
The European Food Safety Authority: role and activities
1263(6)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1269(1)
Conflict of interest statement
1269(1)
Acknowledgments
1269(1)
References
1269(4)
74 Regulatory guidelines for nutraceuticals in India: an overview
1273(8)
Kavita Gulati
Suresh Kumar Thokchom
Jagdish Chandra Joshi
Arunabha Ray
Introduction
1273(1)
Global scenario for nutraceuticals
1274(1)
Nutraceuticals in India
1275(1)
Regulatory aspects of nutraceuticals in India
1276(1)
Registration and licensing requirements
1277(1)
FSSAI: Constitution and Responsibilities
1277(1)
Health and label claims
1278(1)
Nutraceuticals from Indian Traditional System of Medicine
1278(2)
Concluding remarks and recommendations
1280(1)
References
1280(1)
75 Regulatory aspects of nutraceuticals: Chinese perspective
1281(12)
Mildred S. Yang
Introduction
1281(1)
From Chinese herbal medicine to functional foods
1282(1)
Food that can also be used as medicine
1282(1)
The new resource foods (or new food ingredients)
1283(1)
Regulatory aspects of functional foods
1284(1)
Approval process for health (functional) food application
1285(2)
Regulation of new resource food
1287(1)
Dietary supplements and their regulation
1288(1)
Challenges in developing herbal medicines as nutraceuticals
1288(1)
Quality assurance
1288(1)
Standardization of health (functional) food products
1289(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1289(1)
References
1289(4)
76 Uses and regulation of nutraceuticals: Australia and New Zealand
1293(6)
Rhian B. Cope
Introduction
1293(1)
The Australian and New Zealand nutraceutical market
1293(1)
What is and is not a therapeutic good in Australia?
1293(2)
What is a complementary medicine in Australia?
1295(1)
What is and is not a therapeutic product in New Zealand and how are they regulated?
1295(1)
What is a novel food in Australia and New Zealand?
1296(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1297(1)
Further reading
1297(2)
77 Regulatory aspects of nutraceuticals: Japanese perspective
1299(10)
Keizo Umegaki
Introduction
1299(1)
Foods for special dietary uses
1300(1)
Foods for specified health uses
1301(1)
Foods with nutrient function claims
1302(1)
Foods with function claims
1303(2)
Current issues in foods with health claims
1305(1)
Efforts to ensure the safety of health foods
1305(1)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1306(1)
References
1306(3)
78 Nutraceuticals: the Turkish perspective
1309
Begum Yurdakok-Dikmen
Ayhan Filazi
Introduction
1309(1)
Herbal functional foods
1310(1)
Marine nutraceuticals
1311(1)
Pre- and probiotics
1312(1)
Fermented products as nutraceuticals
1312(1)
Sports nutritionals
1313(6)
Concluding remarks and future directions
1319(1)
References
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Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta, Professor & Head of Toxicology Department at Murray State university, is engaged in experimental brain research in relation to Alzheimers disease (AD) and pesticide toxicity. He has delivered lectures in Australia, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, China, South Korea, and Sweden. He served the panels of NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and NAS. He has >350 publications to his credit, including seven major books with Elsevier: (1) Toxicology of Organophosphate and Carbamate Compounds, (2) Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles, (3) Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, (4) Anticholinesterase Pesticides: Metabolism, Neurotoxicity, and Epidemiology, (5) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, (6) Biomarkers in Toxicology and (7) Neutraceuticals. He is recipient of Murray State University's distinguished researcher award of the year-2006. He is a diplomate of American Board of Toxicology, and fellow of American College of Toxicology, American College of Nutrition, and Academy of Toxicological Sciences. Mr. Rajiv Lall is the Founder and CEO of ProbioticSmart, LLC, a novel nutraceutical ingredients development company based on research and evidence-based science and Vets Plus, Inc., an international leader in the animal health industry. He graduated with two Masters degrees, the first in Botany from his native country of India, and the second in Pharmacognosy/Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. His research focused on identifying, analyzing, and extracting natural ingredients from plants and plant tissue cultures that provide natural health and medicinal properties, as well as on enzymes in relation to cancer cells through animal cell cultures. Mr. Lall started his career in the human health food industry with an emphasis on probiotics. His relentless drive continues to champion both human and animal health through scientific research and the development of nutritional products and pharmaceuticals, and through these efforts he has obtained various patents and developed several hundred products. His company, Vets Plus, Inc. is a research and science-based product development company with a strong quality and manufacturing platform to support partners in Europe and around the world. Recent awards include the Pet Age Icon Award (2015), NASC Visibility Award (2015), and Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award (2015). Vets Plus Inc. was also nominated for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in 2015. In support of the animal health industry, Mr. Lall is now Founder and CEO of Noble Pharma, LLC, a pharmaceutical company in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Mr. Lall and his wife Swati are involved in philanthropic efforts and through that they have developed the Raj and Swati Lall Microbiology Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in support of future scientists and business leaders and the community in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Dr. Ajay Srivastava is Chief Scientific Officer at Vets Plus Inc. and serves as an adjunct Faculty member at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, US. He is specialized in preclinical and clinical product development and nutraceutical research. After receiving his BS in Biological Sciences, Dr. Srivastava earned his DVM from the School of Veterinary Medicine at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India, before pursuing his MS in Pharmacology. He completed his PhD in Neuropharmacology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. After his post-doctoral training in preclinical drug development in neurological disorders, Dr. Srivastava became Senior Research Scientist of the Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program at the University of Utah, where he developed a novel animal model of pharmacoresistant epilepsy to screen potential antiepileptic drugs. He is one of the pioneer researchers who discovered the role of nutraceuticals resveratrol and melatonin in epilepsy. Dr. Srivastava has chaired various scientific sessions in AVMA and WVC meetings and has published several research articles in peer reviewed journals. He has contributed chapters in textbooks on epilepsy, toxicology and nutraceuticals.