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
Debasis Bagchi earned his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry in 1982 and is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He also serves as Chief Scientific Officer at Cepham Research Center and holds adjunct faculty appointments. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Research & Development at InterHealth Nutraceuticals (1998–2011) and later Director of Innovation and Clinical Affairs at Iovate Health Sciences (2011–2013).
Dr. Bagchi received the Master of the American College of Nutrition Award in 2010 and has held leadership roles including Past President of the American College of Nutrition and Past Chairman of the International Society of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. He contributes as an NIH peer reviewer and advisor to international health organizations.
A prolific scholar, he has authored over 320 peer-reviewed papers, 30 books, and holds 18 patents. He also serves on editorial boards of numerous scientific journals.
Bernard William (Bill) Downs received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 from Pennsylvania State University. Downs simultaneously pursued his master’s degree and Ph.D. in Nutrition and Biochemistry at Immaculata University in Immaculata, PA; advanced degree not completed. He became Director of Therapeutic Nutrition for Morrison Family and Sports Medicine, Huntingdon Valley, PA from 1990 till 1996. Downs served as the Director of Technical Sales for InterHealth Nutraceuticals Inc., Benicia, CA from 1990 till 2003. He was the Director of Research and Development for Allied Nutraceutical Research, Blue Bell, PA, from 2003 till 2008. Downs served as the CEO of LifeGen Research from 2009 till 2013, Lederach, PA. Downs is Founder and CEO of Victory Nutrition International, Inc., a Research & Development Biotech Company, Lederach, PA. Downs is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American College of Nutrition, and past member of the NY Academy of Sciences. He is on the editorial review board of the Journal of Reward Deficiency Syndrome. Downs has authored or co-authored 105 papers published in peer-reviewed journals, numerous chapters in texts and handbooks for clinicians and researchers, with patents-pending in nutraceutical biotechnology. Research publications have been on issues ranging from immunity, anemia and metabolic disorders to addictions, obsessions, compulsions, and personality disorders, among other Reward Deficiency Syndrome conditions.
