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This new volume discusses the valuable contribution of immune-boosting properties of nutraceuticals and functional foods toward human health, exploring dietary antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, edible microalgae, herbs, phytonutrients, omega 3-fatty acids, and probiotics. The volume addresses the immune-boosting properties of herbs and vegetables and the pharmacological and therapeutic importance of commonly used medicinal herbs and carotenoids-containing vegetables and their immunological and biological actions for treating disease and maintaining health. Several chapters focus on marine-derived sources used to boost immunity, such as microalgae-derived compounds and compounds from coral reefs, which can promote better health and alleviate the risk of development of degenerative diseases.

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Urmila Jarouliya, PhD, was a Project Associate in the University Grants Commission-funded research project at the School of Studies in Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Jiwaji University, India. She has published research papers in international journals and book chapters with publishers and has presented research papers as well as poster papers at scientific conferences. Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the CSM Group of Institutions, India. He has published papers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in national and international journals as well as book chapters, co-authored books, and edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several scientific journals. He is a co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals. Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD, MTech, is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Application at Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed to be University), India. Dr. Kesharwani has authored many peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited books with international publishers. He has been a conference presenter and a reviewer for many international journals. He has received several awards for his work. He is a co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals. Virendra K. Patel, PhD, MPharm, is Professor at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences RKDF University, India, where he has 15 years of academic experience. He has published review and research articles in national and international journals as well as four Indian patents. Dr.Patel has supervised 10 postgraduate students to date. His interests include drug analysis, synthetic chemistry, phytochemical screening, and nutraceuticals. Adi D. Bharti, MPharm, is Deputy Manager at Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited, Mohan, Uttarakhand, India. He has published articles in national and international journals of repute. His research interests include novel drug delivery systems, drug delivery, and nutraceuticals.

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