Functional foods and nutraceuticals offer preventive and therapeutic health benefits beyond basic nutrition. This book discusses bioactive compounds like flavonoids, probiotics, omega-3s, and herbal extracts, and their roles in managing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disorders and metabolic syndrome. Topics include formulation, regulatory aspects, and clinical efficacy of dietary supplements. It also covers food-drug interactions and labeling standards. The text prepares pharmacy professionals to integrate nutrition-based therapies into patient counseling and product development.
Quincy Robinson is a nutritional biochemist focusing on bioactive compounds in functional foods and their therapeutic implications. His research spans plant-derived antioxidants, gut microbiome modulators, and clinical efficacy of dietary supplements in metabolic disorders. Quincy has worked with food developers and supplement brands to assess product claims and ingredient synergies. He also delivers seminars on regulatory guidelines for nutraceutical labeling and substantiation. His contributions bridge clinical nutrition and commercial health product innovation.