The Benefits of Natural Products for Neurodegenerative Diseases [Hardcover]

Focuses on the effects of natural products and their active components on brain function and neurodegenerative disease prevention. Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, terpenes, flavanoids, isoflavones, saponins etc are known to possess protective activity against many neurological diseases. The molecular mechanisms behind the curative effects rely mainly on the action of phytonutrients on distinct signaling pathways associated with protein folding and neuro-inflammation. The diverse array of bioactive nutrients present in these natural products plays a pivotal role in prevention and cure of various neurodegenerative diseases, disorders, or insults, such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, traumatic brain injury, and other neuronal dysfunctions. However, the use of these antioxidants in the management of neurodegenerative conditions has so far been not well understood. This is a comprehensive collection addressing the effects on the brain of natural products and edible items such as reservatrol, curcumin, gingerol, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and marine products.

1 Dr. Ross Grant, Australasian Research Institute, Sydney, Australia Role of reseveterol on NAD metabolism in AD.- 2 Dr. Edwin Lim, Macquire University, Sydney, Australia Effect of edible items on Neurotransmitters during various brain diseases.- 3 Dr. Mohamed Essa, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Marine products and their benefits on Parkinsons disease pathology.- 4 Prof. Susan Mcguire, Loyalla University, Chicago, IL, USA Berries and Brain function.- 5 Dr. Mustaq A Memon, WSU. Pullman, USA Edible Natural products on Huntingtons disease.- 6 Dr. Mohamed Akbar, NIH, USA Curcumin  and neurodegeneration.- 7 Dr. Annamalai Prakasam, MUSC, Charleston, USA Neuro nutrition.- 8 Ashfaq A Sheikh, NYSIBR, NY, USA Gingerol and neurodegenerative diseases.- 9 Dr. Mostafa Waly, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Vitamin B12 and neurological disorders.- 10 Mrs. Layeeq Fatima, TAUB, TolS#