Millets for Human Health and Disease

Millets for Human Health and Disease, Volume 1, offers a comprehensive examination of the nutritional and therapeutic potential of millets. This medical and nutrition text explores the historical significance, classification, and complex compositional attributes of these grains, including their phytochemicals and micronutrient profiles. The book details how millet-based nutrition supports various life stages, from infancy through pregnancy and lactation. It serves as a vital resource for professionals in pharmacology, nursing, and oncology, specifically addressing how these grains assist in managing metabolic disorders like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.

As a specialized work in the diet and nutrition category, this volume also investigates millets as gluten-free alternatives for celiac disease. The text covers processing technologies, market trends, and value chain integration to highlight the commercial potential of millet-based food products. Researchers in food science and public health can utilize the included therapeutic recipes and dietary strategies to promote sustainable food systems. Millets for Human Health and Disease, Volume 1, provides the scientific foundation necessary to integrate these ancient grains into modern health management.