Nutraceuticals for Prenatal, Maternal, and Offspring’s Nutritional Health (1st Edition)

Nutraceuticals for Prenatal, Maternal, and Offspring’s Nutritional Health
Edited by Priyanka Bhatt, Maryam Sadat Miraghajani, Sarvadaman Pathak, and Yashwant Pathak

Nutraceuticals for Prenatal, Maternal, and Offspring’s Nutritional Health explores the increasingly popular use of nutraceuticals by pregnant individuals to maintain health, while addressing the knowledge gaps in their effects on both the mother and offspring. This book dives into the role of nutraceuticals during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum, highlighting the need for comprehensive understanding and evaluation of their biological and epidemiological impact.

Key Features:

• Focus on Nutraceuticals in Maternal and Offspring Health: The book examines the growing body of research on how nutraceuticals affect maternal health, fetal development, and long-term outcomes for children.
• Human Population-Based Research: The content is centered on human-based studies, emphasizing real-world applications of nutraceuticals during pregnancy.
• Nutraceuticals and Critical Health Factors: Topics include the role of nutraceuticals in placental development, gestational weight gain, post-partum obesity, uterine growth, and how they affect gestational age and mortality rates.
• Safety of Nutraceuticals in Pregnancy: The book also addresses the critical question of whether nutraceutical intake is safe during pregnancy, given their involvement in a variety of biological processes.

With 19 chapters authored by leading experts in the field, the text presents cutting-edge research and insights on the use of nutraceuticals and natural products, drawing from various cultures and societies across the world. The book discusses recent trends and potential clinical applications, making it an essential resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students involved in maternal and prenatal health.

Authors:

Priyanka Bhatt (Editor),

Maryam Sadat Miraghajani (Editor),

Sarvadaman Pathak (Editor),

Yashwant Pathak (Editor)

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