Handbook of Metallonutraceuticals

This book presents basic concepts related to the nutritional and therapeutic use of metals, product development strategies, and some ideas ready to be applied for condition-specific metallonutraceuticals. It covers the characterization of metallonutraceuticals, bioavailability and drug interactions, and therapeutic applications of nanometals including use as imaging agents, in cancer diagnosis and treatment, as antibacterials and antivirals, in ocular disease, and in neurodegenerative diseases. It also addresses intellectual property rights and regulatory considerations. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this user-friendly text provides a knowledge base and inspiration for new research in this exciting field.