Description

English | 2022 | PDF | 29 MB | 490 Pages

Debasis Bagchi, Bernard William Downs, B0B79YTF7Y, 0128222387, 0128222395, 9780128222386, 978-0128222386, 978-0-12-822238-6, 9780128222393, 978-0128222393
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.

Outlines the nutritional guidelines and healthy lifestyle that is important to boost gut health
Demonstrates the effects of diverse environmental stressors in the disruption of the gastrointestinal ecology
Discusses the molecular and immunological mechanisms associated with healthy gut microbiome functions
Addresses how to boost healthy gut microflora and microbiome
Suggests areas for future research of microbiome-based nutrition and therapies