Nutraceuticals in Respiratory and Pulmonary Diseases

This new book explores nutraceuticals that have been found to be effective in managing and treatingrespiratory and pulmonary diseases. It explains nutritional supplements that function as adjuvants forrespiratory health and which may be useful targets for developing innovative nutraceutical-activerespiratory products. The book also discusses the role of vitamins, minerals, and functional foods inthe prevention and treatment of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, airway constriction,chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), etc. It also explores the potential role of variousherbs and foods in the treatment of lung illnesses through the Ayurvedic practices. The effectivenessof various natural and dietary supplements as well as plant and animal-based nutritional supplementsfor respiratory health are also considered.