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The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Brain Disorders

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Editors:
  1. Ali Imran

    1. Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

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  2. Ghulam Hussain

    1. Department of Physiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

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  • Provides mechanistic insight into the pathology and epidemiology of brain disorders
  • Covers antioxidant-based remedies for various brain disorders
  • Outlines the sources of antioxidants used as remedies for brain disorders

Part of the book series: Food Bioactive Ingredients (FBC)

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Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are considered causative factors in various neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Antioxidants are chemicals that bind with oxidative species and nullify their effect from causing damage to biological molecules. Endogenous antioxidants are produced by our body, however most of them are obtained from external sources, primarily through diet, called dietary antioxidants. Major sources of antioxidants are brightly colored fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, and herbs. Other very effective sources are berries, green tea, and dark chocolate. These compounds have the potential to hinder neurodegeneration, reduce neuronal death and improve memory as well as cognitive functions. Based on the complex nature of antioxidants and oxidative stress, particular antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C or β-carotene are beneficial in protecting cells, organs and tissues against oxidative damage.
The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Brain Disorders describes various neuroprotective effects and their physiological phenomenon mediated by antioxidants to maintain and regulate the general health biomarkers against brain disorders. The important role of antioxidants, diet and lifestyle in managing brain disorders is covered, as is their use in conjunction with conventional therapies against oxidative stress. Both exogenous and endogenous antioxidants are explored in full. By focusing on the role of oxidative stress as a triggering mechanism for various brain disorders and the use of antioxidant foods in conjunction with traditional therapies in combating and preventing them, this is a valuable source for researchers in food science, nutrition, health science and physiology.

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. An Introduction: Overview of Nervous System and Brain Disorders

    • Maria Ayub, Antonello Mallamaci
    Pages 1-24
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  3. Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Brain Disorders

    • Maria Ayub, Antonello Mallamaci
    Pages 25-48
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  4. Physiological Significance of Oxidative Stress and Anti-oxidative System

    • Saddam Hussain, Azhar Rasul, Ghulam Hussain, Majeeda Rasheed, Maria Manan, Komal Riaz et al.
    Pages 49-69
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  5. Oxidative Stress as a Triggering Mechanism of Various Diseases

    • Haseeb Anwar, Laaraib Nawaz, Ayesha Saddiqa, Sanam Shaheen, Humaira Muzaffar, Muhammad Umar Ijaz et al.
    Pages 71-87
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  6. Chief Role of Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Brain Disorders

    • Shamaila Zafar
    Pages 89-109
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  7. Available Treatment Modules for Brain Disorders

    • Tehreem Iman, Rabia Akram, Muhammad Shahid Javed, Azhar Rasul, Faiqa Sajid, Ammara Tehreem et al.
    Pages 111-148
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  8. Antioxidants Mitigate Oxidative Stress: A General Overview

    • Javeria Umber, Muhammad Qasim, Saba Ashraf, Usman Ali Ashfaq, Mahmood-ur-Rahman, Arshia Iram et al.
    Pages 149-169
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  9. Role of Endogenous and Dietary Antioxidants in Brain Disorders

    • Rabia Akram, Humaira Muzaffar, Haseeb Anwar, Shoaib Ahmad Malik, Faiqa Sajid, Tehreem Iman et al.
    Pages 171-214
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  10. Antioxidants as Adjuncts to Conventional Therapies Against Oxidative Stress

    • Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Awaise Saleem, Muhammad Afzaal, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Muhammad Nadeem, Noshiza Majeed
    Pages 215-247
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  11. Role of Antioxidants, and Lifestyle in Managing Brain Disorders Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Antioxidant Treatments in Brain Diseases

    • Öznur Özge Özcan, Mesut Karahan, Muhsin Konuk
    Pages 249-267
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  12. Clinical Use of Antioxidants for the Treatment of Brain Disorders

    • Bilal Ahmad, Muhammad Shareef Masoud, Usman Ali Ashfaq, Mahmood-ur-Rahman Ansari, Nazia Nahid, Muhammad Qasim
    Pages 269-283
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  13. Back Matter

    Pages 285-286
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

    Ali Imran

  • Department of Physiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

    Ghulam Hussain

About the editors

Dr. Ali Imran is a Professor in the Department of Food Sciences at Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan

Dr. Ghulam Hussain is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at Government College University in Faisalabad,Pakistan

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Brain Disorders

  • Editors: Ali Imran, Ghulam Hussain

  • Series Title: Food Bioactive Ingredients

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41188-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-41187-8Published: 17 October 2023

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-41190-8Due: 30 October 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-41188-5Published: 16 October 2023

  • Series ISSN: 2661-8958

  • Series E-ISSN: 2661-8966

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 286

  • Number of Illustrations: 42 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Food Science, Nutrition, Neurosciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, general

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