Bioactive Food As Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease : Bioactive Foods in Chronic Disease States

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides valuable insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn's, allergies, and colitis among others. Information is presented on a variety of foods including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology. \* Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact dis. Read more... Content: Front Cover; Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease; Copyright; Contents; Preface: Liver and Gastrointestinal Health; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Alkaline Way in Digestive Health; 1. Dietary Factors in Metabolism; 1.1. Profile: Metabolic Acidosis as a Major Cause of Chronic Disease; 1.1.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 1.1.1.1 Fatigue; 1.1.1.2 Osteopenia and osteoporosis; 1.1.2. Relevant evaluations; 1.1.2.1 Self-evaluation: Testing for pH; 1.1.2.2 Laboratory evaluation: Reducing immune reactivity; 1.1.3. Clinical interventions: the alkaline way. 1.1.3.1 Alkaline diet1.1.3.1.1. Enhancing immune defenses; 1.1.3.1.2. Buffering cellular chemistry; 1.1.3.2 Alkaline nutrients; 1.1.3.2.1. Buffering minerals; 1.1.3.2.2. Buffering fats; 1.1.4. Individual essential nutritional supplementation; 1.1.4.1 Antioxidants: Ascorbate to zinc; 1.1.4.2 B-complex vitamins to support methylation; 2. Glycemic Load as a Tool for Better Digestive andCardiovascular Management; 2.1. Associated Signs and Symptoms; 2.2. Self-evaluation; 2.2.1. Glycemic index: Older and less useful; 2.2.2. Glycemic load: Newer and more useful. 2.3. Intervention: Low to Moderate Glycemic Diet3. Native Whey-Based Meals and Gastrointestinal Health; 4. Food Allergies and Sensitivities; 4.1. Associated Signs and Symptoms; 4.1.1. The link between allergies and digestive competence; 4.1.2. Lactose intolerance; 4.1.3. Gluten or casein intolerance or sensitivity; 4.2. Evaluation: LRA by ELISA/ACT Tests; 4.3. Intervention: Hypoallergenic Diet; 5. The Role of Specific Nutrients in Digestive Health; 6. Conclusion; References; Relevant Websites; Chapter 2: Functional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Health; 1. Physiology of Digestion. 2. Clinical Issues in Digestive Health2.1. Profile: Dysbiosis; 2.1.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 2.1.2. Etiology; 2.1.2.1 Sidebar: initial probiotic research; 2.1.3 Intervention: probiotic supplementation; 2.1.3.1 Benefits of microflora; 2.1.3.1.1. Production of digestive enzymes by microflora; 2.1.3.1.2. Reduced lipid levels; 2.1.3.1.3. Inhibition of pathogens; 2.1.3.2 Probiotic dosage; 2.1.3.2.1. Preventive applications; 2.1.3.2.2. Therapeutic interventions; 2.1.3.2.3. Medical probiotics; 2.2. Profile: Hyperpermiability (Leaky Gut Syndrome); 2.2.1. Associated signs and symptoms. 2.2.2. Intervention: recycled glutamine supplementation2.3. Profile: Allergic Reactions as a Cause and Effect of Leaky Gut; 2.3.1. Hyperpermeability as a cause of reactivity; 2.3.2. Allergies as a cause of hyperpermeability; 2.4. Profile: Maldigestion and Enteropathy; 2.4.1. Comorbidities; 2.4.2. Cause and Consequences; 2.4.2.1 Low enzyme levels; 2.4.2.2 Poorly timed gastric emptying; 2.4.2.3 Surgical restructuring of the GI tract; 2.4.2.4 Malabsorption; 2.4.2.5 Enteropathy; 2.5. Transit Time; 2.5.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 2.5.1.1 Delayed transit time; 2.5.1.2 Rapid transit time. Abstract: Provides insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn's, allergies, and colitis among others. This book serves as a resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology. It presents a range of liver and gastrointestinal diseases. Read more... Content: Front Matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Preface: Liver and Gastrointestinal Health , Pages xix-xx Contributors , Pages xxi-xxvi , A. Aguirre, A. Alva, R. Arora, H. Asakura, A. Azmidah, M.S. Baliga, M.P. Baliga-Rao, S.B. Bhardwaj, H.P. Bhat, M.E. Bibas Bonet, H.K. Biesalski, S. Biswas, R. Borneo, P.C. Calder, M. Çam, A. Çetin, K. Chapman, G. Cherian, M.C. Collado, M. Comalada, et al. Chapter 1 - The Alkaline Way in Digestive Health , Pages 1-21 , R. Jaffe Chapter 2 - Functional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Health , Pages 23-35 , R. Jaffe Chapter 3 - Antioxidants in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn Disease , Pages 37-53 , H. Asakura, T. Kitahora Chapter 4 - Omega-6 and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases , Pages 55-79 , P.C. Calder Chapter 5 - Alcohol and Gastrointestinal Tract Function , Pages 81-118 , S.B. Bhardwaj Chapter 6 - Dangerous Herbal Weight-Loss Supplements , Pages 119-126 , A. González-Stuart Chapter 7 - Milk Bacteria: Role in Treating Gastrointestinal Allergies , Pages 127-137 , F. He, Q.-H. Sheng Chapter 8 - Nutritional Functions of Polysaccharides from Soy Sauce in the Gastrointestinal Tract , Pages 139-147 , M. Kobayashi Chapter 9 - Nutrition, Dietary Fibers, and Cholelithiasis: Cholelithiasis and Lipid Lowering , Pages 149-171 , R. Sharma, R.K. Tandon Chapter 10 - Indian Medicinal Plants and Spices in the Prevention and Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis , Pages 173-185 , M.S. Baliga, J. Nandhini, F. Emma, M.V. Venkataranganna, P. Venkatesh, R. Fayad Chapter 11 - Ginger ( Zingiber officinale Roscoe): An Ancient Remedy and Modern Drug in Gastrointestinal Disorders , Pages 187-199 , M.S. Baliga, A.R. Shivashankara, R. Haniadka, P.L. Palatty, R. Arora, R. Fayad Chapter 12 - The Role of Microbiota and Probiotics on the Gastrointestinal Health: Prevention of Pathogen Infections , Pages 201-213 , M.C. Collado, Ł. Grześkowiak, S. Salminen Chapter 13 - Probiotics and Irritable Bowel Syndrome , Pages 215-226 , I. Qureshi, J.R. Endres Chapter 14 - Antioxidant, Luteolin Exhibits Anti-inflammatory Effect in In Vitro Gut Inflammation Model , Pages 227-234 , M. Mizuno, Y. Nishitani Chapter 15 - Human Microbiome and Diseases: A Metagenomic Approach , Pages 235-249 , M.C. Collado, G. D'Auria, A. Mira, M.P. Francino Chapter 16 - Folate Production by Lactic Acid Bacteria , Pages 251-270 , J.E. Laiño, G.S. de Giori, J.G. LeBlanc Chapter 17 - Probiotics against Digestive Tract Viral Infections , Pages 271-284 , J. Rodríguez-Díaz, V. Monedero Chapter 18 - Probiotic Bacteria as Mucosal Immune System Adjuvants , Pages 285-299 , C. Maldonado Galdeano, C.A. Dogi, M.E. Bibas Bonet, A. de Moreno de LeBlanc, G. Perdigón Chapter 19 - Medicinal Plants as Remedies for Gastrointestinal Ailments and Diseases: A Review , Pages 301-311 , R. Arora, P. Malhotra, S. Sundriyal, H.S. Yashavanth, R.J. Pai, M.S. Baliga Chapter 20 - Review on the Protective Effects of the Indigenous Indian Medicinal Plant, Bael ( Aegle marmelos Correa), in Gastrointestinal Disorders , Pages 313-324 , M.S. Baliga, P.P. Mane, N. Joseph, R. Jimmy Chapter 21 - Gastrointestinal and Hepatoprotective Effects of Ocimum sanctum L. Syn (Holy Basil or Tulsi): Validation of the Ethnomedicinal Observation , Pages 325-335 , M.S. Baliga, A.R. Shivashankara, A. Azmidah, V. Sunitha, P.L. Palatty Chapter 22 - Turmeric ( Curcuma longa L.) the Golden Curry Spice as a Nontoxic Gastroprotective Agent: A Review , Pages 337-348 , K. Hegde, R. Haniadka, A. Alva, M.M. Periera-Colaco, M.S. Baliga Chapter 23 - Nutrition, Dietary Fibers, and Cholelithiasis: Apple Pulp, Fibers, Clinical Trials , Pages 349-368 , R. Sharma, R.K. Tandon Chapter 24 - Gastrointestinal Protective Effects of Eugenia jambolana Lam. (Black Plum) and Its Phytochemicals , Pages 369-382 , R.J. Pai, B. Valder, P.L. Palatty, A.R. Shivashankara, M.S. Baliga Chapter 25 - Preventing the Epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases: An Overview , Pages 383-400 , A.A. Robson Chapter 26 - Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Bioactive Foods: From Biotechnology to Health Promotion , Pages 401-419 , C. Ferreri Chapter 27 - Carotenoids: Liver Diseases Prevention , Pages 421-436 , M. Sugiura Chapter 28 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Early Life Nutritional Programming: Lessons from the Avian Model , Pages 437-448 , G. Cherian Chapter 29 - Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Health Promotion:: An Overview , Pages 449-463 , B. Duncan Chapter 30 - Gastroprotective Effects of Bioactive Foods , Pages 465-483 , M. Dey, M. Thomas Chapter 31 - Antioxidant Activity of Anthocyanins in Common Legume Grains , Pages 485-497 , I.R.A.P. Jati, V. Vadivel, H.K. Biesalski Chapter 32 - Antioxidant Capacity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Role in Biological Activities , Pages 499-511 , M. Çam, G. Durmaz, A. Çetin, H. Yetim Chapter 33 - Dietary Bioactive Functional Polyphenols in Chronic Lung Diseases , Pages 513-525 , S. Biswas, I. Rahman Chapter 34 - Antioxidant Capacity of Medicinal Plants , Pages 527-535 , A. Aguirre, R. Borneo Chapter 35 - Chinese Herbal Products in the Prevention and Treatment of Liver Disease , Pages 537-555 , D. Gyamfi, H.E. Everitt, V.B. Patel Chapter 36 - Bioactive Foods and Supplements for Protection against Liver Diseases , Pages 557-567 , S.K. Shukla, V. Kumar Chapter 37 - The Role of Prebiotics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases , Pages 569-583 , R.A. Hegazi, A. Seth Chapter 38 - The Role of Curcumin in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases , Pages 585-596 , R.A. Hegazi, A. Seth Chapter 39 - Toll-Like Receptors and Intestinal Immune Tolerance , Pages 597-609 , M. Comalada, J. Xaus Chapter 40 - Psychological Mechanisms of Dietary Change in Adulthood , Pages 611-621 , K. Chapman Chapter 41 - Biochemical Mechanisms of Fatty Liver and Bioactive Foods: Fatty Liver, Diagnosis, Nutrition Therapy , Pages 623-655 , R. Sharma Chapter 42 - Hepatoprotective Effects of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Ginger): A Review , Pages 657-671 , A.R. Shivashankara, R. Haniadka, R. Fayad, P.L. Palatty, R. Arora, M.S. Baliga Chapter 43 - Betel Leaf (.0 Piper betel Linn): The Wrongly Maligned Medicinal and Recreational Plant Possesses Potent Gastrointestinal and Hepatoprotective Effects , Pages 673-684 , M.S. Baliga, F. Fazal, Mishra Rashmi Priya, V.S. Ratnu, M.P. Rai Chapter 44 - Hepatoprotective Effects of Picroliv: The Ethanolic Extract Fraction of the Endangered Indian Medicinal Plant Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex. Benth , Pages 685-695 , K. Hegde, N. Mathew, A.R. Shivashankara, A.N. Prabhu, M.S. Baliga Chapter 45 - Scientific Validation of the Hepatoprotective Effects of the Indian Gooseberry ( Emblica officinalis Gaertn): A Review , Pages 697-708 , M.S. Baliga, A.R. Shivashankara, K.R. Thilakchand, M.P. Baliga-Rao, P.L. Palatty Chapter 46 - Biochemical Mechanisms of Fatty Liver and Bioactive Foods: Wild Foods, Bioactive Foods, Clinical Trials in Hepatoprotection , Pages 709-741 , R. Sharma Chapter 47 - Phytochemicals Are Effective in the Prevention of Ethanol-Induced Hepatotoxicity: Preclinical Observations , Pages 743-758 , A.R. Shivashankara, V. Sunitha, H.P. Bhat, P.L. Palatty, M.S. Baliga Index , Pages 759-774

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides valuable insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn’s, allergies, and colitis among others. Information is presented on a variety of foods including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology.

* Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal system, including reduction of inflammation, improved function, and nutritional efficiency * Presents a wide range of liver and gastrointestinal diseases and provides important information for additional research * Associated information can be used to understand other diseases, which share common etiological pathways

"Optimum functioning of the liver in conjunction with the gastrointestinal system is critical for health. They are critical for the digestion and absorption of nutrients and foods to produce growth. Nutrients and non-nutrients are important modulators of the liver function. The symptoms related to liver dysfunction include both physical signs and symptoms of abnormal absorption of fat, changes in blood sugar, and altered metabolism. Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides evidence that foods and their compounds can modify some liver and gastrointestinal diseases"--Page 4 of cover