Flavonoids are bioactive phytonutrients found mainly in plants and have shown significant potential in treating a range of ailments, including neurological disorders. This volume provides an insightful overview of flavonoids and their therapeutic applications in neurological health, presenting an in-depth analysis of the connection between flavonoid research and brain disorders.
The book covers fundamental concepts of flavonoid chemistry, including taxonomy, sources, structures, biological properties, and extraction techniques, before moving into their mechanisms of action within the complex brain environment. It explores classification methods, health benefits, and the growing evidence supporting flavonoids as therapeutic alternatives for conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Special attention is given to the role of flavonoids in brain aging, synaptic plasticity, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. The volume also examines how compounds such as kaempferol and cyanidin may function as neuroprotective agents and how flavonoid derivatives interact with key signaling pathways to support neurological resilience and protection against degenerative processes.
Table of Contents:
1. Source, Chemistry, and Extraction Methods of Flavonoids 2. Introduction and Classification of Flavonoids 3. Extraction Methods for Flavonoids Using Advanced Techniques 4. Health Benefits of Flavonoids: A Review 5. Potential Role of Flavonoids Against Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 6. Flavonoids and Synaptic Plasticity in the Central Nervous System: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications 7. Flavonoids and the Aging Brain: Insights into Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential 8. Flavonoids as a Natural Approach to Alleviate Neuroinflammation and Improve Neurological Health 9. Interaction of Flavonoid with Neural Signaling Pathways for Neural Protection 10. Potential Role of Flavonoids Against Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Disease 11. Curcumin as a Neuroprotective Agent 12. A Potential Flavonoid: Cyanidin for Curing Oxidative Stress in the Biological Systems13.Naringenin as a Potential Flavonoid for Neurological Disorders 14. Methods for Extraction and Analysis of Flavonoids in Common (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) and Tartary Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum L.) and Their Products 15. Kaempferol as a Neuroprotective Agent 16. Exploring the Properties of Curcumin as a Multifunctional Neuroprotective Agent: A Therapeutic Insights with Mechanism of Action
About the Author :
Rishabha Malviya, PhD, is Professor of Pharmacy in the School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, India. His work focuses on nanoformulation, targeted drug delivery, and pharmaceutical excipients. He has authored more than 200 papers, edited over 120 books, and is listed among the world’s top 2% scientists by Elsevier and Stanford University.
Kamla Pathak, PhD, is Dean and Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy at Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, India. With more than 30 years of teaching and research experience, she has expertise in controlled, modulated, targeted, and topical drug delivery systems. She has over 270 publications and multiple patents and has guided more than 120 PhD and postgraduate students.
Shraddha Dwivedi, PhD, is Head and Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Government Degree College, Raebareli, India. Her research focuses on zoology, fish biology, and flavonoid-based protective mechanisms against genotoxic stress. She has published widely, received national awards for research excellence, and has contributed to books and scientific conferences.
Sonali Sundram, MPharm, is Associate Professor in the School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, India. Her expertise includes neurodegeneration, nanoformulation, clinical research, and artificial intelligence. She has authored and edited more than 30 books, holds multiple patents, and has presented her work at international conferences across Europe.
Review :
“A thorough compilation painstakingly put together by editors Dr. Rishabha Malviya and Dr. Kamla Pathak. This book provides an important source of understanding about an expanse of prospective remedies in which neurological illnesses pose more complicated obstacles to human health and well-being. . . . Brings readers through the complex world of flavonoids. The introductory chapters of the book explore the underlying chemistry, sources, and biological functions of flavonoids. The subsequent subsequent explores sophisticated extraction methods, categorization, and possible health advantages. As the book progresses, it delves deep into neurological illnesses, revealing how flavonoids may be crucial in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.”
—From the Foreword by Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singh, Vice Chancellor, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Uttar Pradesh, India
