Berries and Nutrition

A Holistic Approach to Health
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-33935-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 382 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Berries and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach to Health provides comprehensive coverage on the myriad benefits of berries as they relate to health and disease. From detecting bioavailability and exploring phytochemical properties, to a comparative analysis of nutritional profiles across different berry varieties, readers will come away with a better understanding of the nuanced metabolic profiles of certain berry fruits and their health benefits. While addressing current challenges related to sustainable utilization, mass production, and the transfer from field to industry sectors, Berries and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach to Health highlights the phytochemical structure and metabolic enhancing properties of berries to maintain bone health, fight inflammation, improve cognitive function and brain health, enhance exercise performance and recovery, fight cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and more. Authors also examine the micronutrients in some berries for their Vitamin C and Folic Acid makeup and discuss the influence of a microclimate on the mineral and metabolic profile of certain berries for optimal nutrition.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Islam, Fakhar

Imran, Ali

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Ernährungsmedizin, Diätetik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Exploring the Anti-cancer Properties of Berries and Their Mechanisms
2. Berries and Bone Health
3. Berries Phytochemical structure and Metabolic Performance enhancing properties
4. Role of Berries in Reducing Oxidative Stress and Cellular Damage
5. The Influence of Berry Consumption on Inflammation Markers
6. Berries as Modulators of Gut Microbiota: Implications for Digestive Health
7. Impact of Berry Consumption on Cognitive Function and Brain Health
8. Examining the Micronutrient Composition of Berries (e.g., Vitamin C, Folic Acid)
9. Functional and Pharmacological Activities of Berries in Preventing Chronic Diseases
10. Impact of Berry Consumption on Longevity and Mortality Rates
11. Berries: Bioactive components and their effect on human health
12. Berries Biological effect range from their antioxidant properties to their anti-cancer properties
13. Microclimate influence on mineral and metabolic profile of berries.
14. Assessment of the Role of Berries in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
15. Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Profiles Across Different Berry Varieties
16. Berries for Wellness: Unveiling the Nutritional and Health Secrets
17. Exploring the Impact of Anthocyanins in Berries on Cardiovascular Health
18. Berries pomace as a potential source of emerging skin prebiotics
19. Potential of Berries in Enhancing Exercise Performance and Recovery
20. Berries and Skin Health: Evaluating Their Role in Dermatological Conditions
21. Role of Berries in Alleviating Allergic Reactions: A Comprehensive Study
22. Berries and Eye Health: Exploring Their Impact on Vision and Eye Conditions
23. Sustainable Cultivation Practices for Enhancing Nutritional Quality of Berries
24. Berries application as Nutraceutical and Functional Foods

Über Autor(innen)

Imran, Ali
Dr. Ali Imran earned his Ph. D from the Agriculture University, Faisalabad in 2013 with distinction. Currently, he is working as Assistant Professor/Deputy director industrial linkages in the department of food science government college university Faisalabad. His research expertise includes the formulation of the cost-effective polyphenol-based dietary interventions against human maladies. Being a researcher, he has published more than 74 articles in high impact international journals with a cumulative impact factor of more than 180. Further, he has also published 12 book chapters with international publishers. He is also working as an academic editor in Hindawi groups in the Journal of Biomedical Research International. He has assisted two Ph. Ds and 20 MPhil students within his research domain.

Islam, Fakhar
Mr. Fakhar Islam is working as lecturer in Department of Food Science and Technology, Nur International University Lahore also Ph.D. Scholar in Food Science from Government College University, Faisalabad Pakistan. Additionally, He is also involved in various departmental competitions organizing team members like product development, seminars on food safety and quality. He has been part of many national and international research projects. He has more than 25 national and international research publications with impact factor ~ 80.23 as well as 02 book chapters and one book related to the field of research. He is optimistic for finding innovative and effective practices to improve food production, quality and safety, keeping in view the betterment of human health; and moreover, to improve the end-product quality for maintenance of customer’s health.