Editor: Rajesh Kumar

Impact of Incomplete Metabolism on Health

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Library License: US $516
ISBN: 979-8-89881-250-8 (Print)
ISBN: 979-8-89881-249-2 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2025
DOI: 10.2174/97988988124921250101

Introduction

Impact of Incomplete Metabolism on Health uncovers how the buildup of toxic intermediates, enzyme deficiencies, and pathway impairments destabilize metabolic homeostasis. These disruptions contribute to chronic diseases, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and a wide range of cellular abnormalities.

The book begins with the fundamental principles of metabolism and then systematically explains the biochemical origins of incomplete reactions and their physiological consequences. Subsequent chapters explore metabolic syndrome, inborn errors of metabolism, and other clinically significant disorders arising from flawed metabolic pathways. The later sections delve into diagnostic strategies, therapeutic innovations, and emerging fields such as nutrigenomics, enzyme replacement therapy, and personalized metabolic medicine.

Supported by contemporary research, detailed pathway illustrations, and case-based clinical insights, this book serves as both an academic foundation and a practical guide for understanding the biochemical roots of human disease.

Key Features

  • - Clarifies the biochemical basis and clinical implications of incomplete metabolic processes.
  • - Illustrates metabolic pathways through detailed, accurate, and easy-to-understand diagrams.
  • - Connects theoretical concepts to real-world practice using case studies and clinical correlations.
  • - Integrates updated research across biochemistry, molecular biology, and clinical medicine.
  • - Explores diagnostic tools, therapeutic approaches, and emerging personalized interventions.

Target Readership:

For medical, pharmaceutical, and life science students, researchers, and clinicians studying metabolic disorders. Also valuable for nutritionists, biotechnologists, and healthcare professionals seeking deeper insight into metabolic dysfunction.

Foreword

In today’s rapidly evolving world of medical science, the complex interplay between metabolism and health has gained increasing attention. This book titled “Impact of Incomplete Metabolism on Health” delves into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of human physiology: the consequences of incomplete or impaired metabolic processes. Metabolism, the body’s intricate system for converting food and other substances into energy, is essential for sustaining life. However, when these metabolic pathways are disrupted or incomplete, the effects can be far-reaching and profound, leading to a variety of health disorders.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how incomplete metabolism, whether due to genetic factors, environmental influences, or lifestyle choices, can adversely affect overall health. From rare metabolic disorders like phenylketonuria to more common conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, the book provides an in-depth analysis of how faulty metabolic processes contribute to disease development and progression. Readers will gain valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of metabolism, the role of enzymes, and how nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and medications can exacerbate metabolic imbalances. Importantly, this book also highlights potential interventions, including dietary strategies and emerging therapies, to manage and mitigate the impact of incomplete metabolism.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, or someone seeking to understand the complexities of metabolism and its impact on health, this book will serve as an essential resource. It sheds light on the importance of early diagnosis, intervention, and personalized approaches to improve metabolic health and overall well-being.

Brijesh Kumar
Department of Pharmacology
Institute of Medical Sciences
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India