Sustained Energy for Enhanced Human Functions and Activity

Sustained Energy for Enhanced Human Functions and Activity addresses the basic mechanistic aspects of energy metabolisms, the chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology of a variety of botanical ingredients, micronutrients, antioxidants, amino acids, selected complexes, and other nutracueticals which have demonstrated a boost in and the sustainability of functional energy. The role of exercise and physical activity is also discussed, and the conclusion addresses paradigm shifts in the field and envisions the future.

Intended for researchers and industry professionals, the book is as an essential reference on the impact of proper nutrient balance on sustained energy.

Serves as a comprehensive reference on natural products that can boost and sustain energyEncompasses information on diverse energy ingredients and their potential role in optimal health and sustained energyConceptualizes the key features in diverse nutraceuticals that can boost sustained energy and well-beingPresents the intricate mechanistic aspects and balance between optimal and sustained energyAddresses the pathophysiology and mechanistic insight of diverse nutraceuticals and functional foods that can help in maintaining optimal health and sustain functional energy

Section 1: Introduction 1. Information Theory and the Thermodynamic Efficiency of Biological Sorting Systems: Case Studies of the Kidney and the Mitochondrial ATP-Synthase 2. Roles of AMP, ADP, ATP and AMPK in Healthy Energy Boosting and Prolonged Life Span 3. An Overview of Nitrite and Nitrate: New Paradigm of Nitric Oxide 4. An Overview on Nitric Oxide and Energy Metabolism 5. Antioxidants and Mitochondria Bioenergetics 6. Protein, Carbohydrate and Fats: Energy Metabolism

Section 2: Botanical and Herbal Ingredients and Marine Nutraceuticals 7. Role of Selected Medicinal Plants in Sports Nutrition and Energy Homeostasis 8. Withania somnifera: Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Functions 9. Tribulus Terrestris: Pharmacognosy and Human Health 10. The Use of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for Healthcare: an Overview of Systematic Reviews 11. An Overview on Rhodiola Rosea in Cardiovascular Health, Mood Alleviation and Energy Metabolism 12. Energy and Health Benefits of Shilajit 13. An Overview on Ginseng and Energy Metabolism 14. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice): Ethnobotany and Health Benefits 15. An Overview on Yohimbine in Sports Nutrition 16. Roles of Black Ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) in Energy Metabolism: Preclinical and Clinical Investigations 17. Role of Marine Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Health 18. Royal Jelly in Medicinal to Functional Energy Drinks 19. Role of Caffeine in Sports Nutrition 20. Beneficial Roles of Caffeine in Sport Nutrition and Beverage Formulations

Section 3: Amino Acids 21. Amino Acids and Energy Metabolism: An Overview 22. Branched Chain Amino Acids and Sports Nutrition and Energy Homeostasis 23. HMB supplementation: Clinical and performance related-effects and mechanisms of action

Section 4: Antioxidants and B-Vitamins 24. Antioxidants and Vitamins: Roles in Cellular Functions and Metabolism

Section 5: Design A Novel Beverage Formulation 25. Salient Features for Designing a Functional Beverage Formulation to Boost Energy

Section 6: Safety and Toxicity 26. 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 Beverages

Section 7: Commentary and Future Directions Novel Energy Beverage Formulations: Efficacious, Healthy and Safe From the Editor’s Desk