Sustained Energy for Enhanced Human Functions and Activity

Dr. Bagchi is an academic, industry, and clinical-affairs leader in nutraceuticals, functional foods, toxicology, pharmacology, and nutrition science. He holds adjunct faculty appointments at Texas Southern University and Adelphi University, where he contributes to teaching in neurotoxicology and integrative neuroscience, and serves as Director of Innovation and Clinical Affairs at Dr. Herbs LLC. He previously held faculty and senior research leadership roles in pharmaceutical sciences, nutraceuticals, and scientific affairs. Dr. Bagchi has held leadership positions in professional organizations including the International Society of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, the American College of Nutrition, and the Institute of Food Technologists’ Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Division. His work includes extensive peer-reviewed publications, edited books, and patents. He serves in advisory, peer-review, and editorial roles for scientific organizations and journals, with contributions spanning functional foods, nutrition, toxicology, oxidative stress, and biomedical research.

• Section 1: Introduction1. Information Theory and the Thermodynamic Efficiency of Biological Sorting Systems: Case Studies of the Kidney and the Mitochondrial ATP-Synthase2. Roles of AMP, ADP, ATP and AMPK in Healthy Energy Boosting and Prolonged Life Span3. An Overview of Nitrite and Nitrate: New Paradigm of Nitric Oxide4. An Overview on Nitric Oxide and Energy Metabolism5. Antioxidants and Mitochondria Bioenergetics6. Protein, Carbohydrate and Fats: Energy MetabolismSection 2: Botanical and Herbal Ingredients and Marine Nutraceuticals7. Role of Selected Medicinal Plants in Sports Nutrition and Energy Homeostasis8. Withania somnifera: Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Functions9. Tribulus Terrestris: Pharmacognosy and Human Health10. The Use of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for Healthcare: an Overview of Systematic Reviews11. An Overview on Rhodiola Rosea in Cardiovascular Health, Mood Alleviation and Energy Metabolism12. Energy and Health Benefits of Shilajit13. An Overview on Ginseng and Energy Metabolism14. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice): Ethnobotany and Health Benefits15. An Overview on Yohimbine in Sports Nutrition16. Roles of Black Ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) in Energy Metabolism: Preclinical and Clinical Investigations17. Role of Marine Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Health18. Royal Jelly in Medicinal to Functional Energy Drinks19. Role of Caffeine in Sports Nutrition20. Beneficial Roles of Caffeine in Sport Nutrition and Beverage FormulationsSection 3: Amino Acids21. Amino Acids and Energy Metabolism: An Overview22. Branched Chain Amino Acids and Sports Nutrition and Energy Homeostasis23. HMB supplementation: Clinical and performance related-effects and mechanisms of actionSection 4: Antioxidants and B-Vitamins24. Antioxidants and Vitamins: Roles in Cellular Functions and MetabolismSection 5: Design A Novel Beverage Formulation25. Salient Features for Designing a Functional Beverage Formulation to Boost EnergySection 6: Safety and Toxicity26. Caffeine-containing Energy Drinks/Shots: Safety, Efficacy, and Controversy 27. An Overview on the Constituents and Safety of Energy Beverages 28. Interactions of Commonly Used Prescription Drugs with Food and BeveragesSection 7: Commentary and Future DirectionsNovel Energy Beverage Formulations: Efficacious, Healthy and SafeFrom the Editor’s Desk