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.
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.
