Nutrition and Women’s Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies

Author: Pingale PhD, Prashant Lakshaman

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780443340031

Release Date: 02-01-2026

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 366

Details: Nutrition and Women’s Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies delves into the critical role nutrition plays in human health, highlighting its growing importance among healthcare providers, research scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians. Despite significant progress, there remains a lack of targeted research specifically addressing women’s nutritional needs at various life stages. This book aims to fill that gap, offering comprehensive insights into the benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods for disease prevention, treatment, and recurrence through different phases of a woman’s life.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including nutritional modules for teenage nutrition, the interaction of sex hormones, menopause management, polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility, and bone, skin, and heart health. It emphasizes the underlying causes of various pathophysiological conditions linked to nutrition and provides practical diet plans to help avoid health issues across various age groups. Expert authors present evidence-based strategies for improving women’s health through nutrition, making this book an invaluable resource for professionals and individuals alike. Explores the benefits of nutraceuticals for prevention, treatment, and recurrence of disease through women’s various life stages Demonstrates the role of nutraceuticals essential for women to help circumvent health issues at different life stages Highlights nutrition management for polycystic ovary syndrome Discusses the impact of nutrition to balance hormonal and gynecological health Examines dietary choices to maintain optimal cardiovascular health