This new book provides detailed information on nutraceuticals that can be helpful in the control and management of obesity. It clarifies key aspects of nutraceuticals that include sources, extraction, chemistry, mechanisms of action, pharmacology, bioavailability, safety, and various applications. Beginning with a concise overview of the prevalence of obesity, complications related to obesity, and current treatment regimens, the volume delves into the roles of functional foods and nutraceuticals for the management of body weight and for alleviating obesity comorbidities. It goes on to discuss the effect of some of the most commonly and frequently used naturally occurring nutraceutical substances, along with their mechanisms of action in controlling obesity. The volume looks at the role of nutraceutical fruits as well as the beneficial aspects of carotenoids in fruits and vegetables and explores antioxidant-rich nutraceuticals, the role of vitamins and supplements, the use of green tea, and the potential of pseudocereals and spices in the management of metabolic syndrome.

Raj K. Keservani, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy at CSM Group of Institutions, Prayagraj, India. He has more than 12 years of academic (teaching) experience and has published peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and edited and authored books in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. He is active as a reviewer for several international scientific journals. His research interests include nutraceutical and functional foods, novel drug delivery systems (NDDS), transdermal drug delivery/drug delivery, health science, cancer biology, and neurobiology. He is also co-editor of the book series AAP Advances in Nutraceuticals.

Alka Lohani, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy of Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her area of research expertise is dermatology, development of cosmetic formulations, transdermal drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and polymer-based drug delivery systems. Dr. Lohani has gained international recognition and prestigious grants. Her research excellence was acknowledged at the IBRO Neuroscience School Nepal–2024, where she received the “Best Dream Project” award for her outstanding project. With over 12 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Lohani has made significant scholarly contributions. She has authored more than 30 research articles and has edited books and published several book chapters. She also serves as a reviewer for various journals, including the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetics, Molecules, International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, and Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology.