Meet the editors

Dr. Juber Akhtar has more than 16 years of research and teaching experience. He obtained his BPharm and MPharm from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India, and Manipal University, Karnataka, India, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. from Integral University, Lucknow, India. Dr. Akhtar is nominated as the head of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University. He also served as chairman cum biological scientist for the Institutional

Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC). He works at the Causality Assessment Committee (CAC) and is in charge of the Animal House facility at the Integral University. He has experience teaching abroad and was previously a professor at Buraydah College of Pharmacy and Dentistry, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Akhtar has more than 100 publications in reputed journals to his credit. He served as an academic book editor for international publishers and is an editorial board member for many esteemed journals. He has supervised a dozen Ph.D. and MPharm students in research projects. Dr. Akhtar's area of research interest is the development of nanoparticulate drug delivery systems.

Dr. Badruddeen obtained both a BPharm and MPharm from Hamdard University, Delhi, India. He obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Integral University, Lucknow, India, in 2014. He has expertise in cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and endocrine diseases. He has experience in researching the safety, toxicity, and clinical efficacy of herbal and allopathic drugs. He has many original articles in reputed journals to his credit. Dr.

Badruddeen is an academic book editor and an editorial board member for many esteemed journals. He has supervised a dozen research scholars and is a member of the Indian Science Congress Association, member secretary of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC), coordinator of the Adverse Drug Monitoring Center (AMC), chairman of the Causality Assessment Committee (CAC), and a member of the Animal House facility, Integral University.

Dr. Mohammad Irfan Khan obtained an MPharm from Hamdard University, Delhi, India. He also holds a Ph.D. in Phytochemistry. He has expertise in Ayurvedic medicine and nutraceuticals and has worked with some of the world's major pharmaceutical companies. He has more than 13 years' experience in research and formulation development of Ayurvedic, herbal, and nutraceutical products and successfully developed

more than 100 formulations. He has more than fifty original papers in international journals to his credit. Dr. Khan has supervised many research scholars at post-graduate and Ph.D. levels.

Dr. Mohammad Ahmad holds a specialization in Pharmacology from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India. He received his Ph.D. from Integral University, Lucknow, India. Presently, he is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University. He has been teaching PharmD, BPharm, and MPharm students and conducting research in the field of diabetes and cancer. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as a research assistant on a project

sponsored by the Council for Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has published more than twenty original articles in reputed journals. He is a member of the British Society of Nanomedicine, Indian Science Congress Association, and International NanoScience Community, Budapest, Hungry. He is also a social nominee of the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA). Dr. Ahmad is actively involved in research and his areas of interest include pharmacology and drug and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. He is also engaged in research pertaining to diabetes mellitus, oral delivery of anticancer agents, and chemoprevention using natural bioactive compounds.

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Preface

This book, *Vitamin B and Vitamin E – Pleiotropic and Nutritional Benefits*, is an insightful exploration of a group of essential vitamins that hold the key to optimal human health and vitality. It is a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted world of vitamin B, a critical water-soluble vitamin, and vitamin E, an oil-soluble vitamin, both of which play integral roles in bodily functions and overall well-being. Understanding the importance of these vitamins is paramount in a world where lifestyle choices and dietary habits often fall short of meeting our nutritional needs. The vitamin B complex encompasses a spectrum of vitamins, each with unique properties and contributions to health ranging from energy metabolism to neurological health and from cell division to the synthesis of red blood

This book is organized into three sections. Chapters discuss cellular metabolic reactions in which B vitamins act as cofactors, how B vitamins are supplied primarily through dietary intake, gut health and gut microbiota, vitamin B and its association with the disease pellagra, and the medicinal significance and complications associated with vitamin E

The book is designed for a diverse readership, including scholars and researchers in the field of nutrition and health care as well as students and individuals interested in optimizing their wellbeing. Our hope is that the content herein will serve as a valuable resource, empowering readers with knowledge that can positively influence their dietary choices

We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors and contributors who have shared their expertise and insights, making this book possible. We also express our heartfelt apprecia-

May this book inspire curiosity, spark intellectual discourse, and pave the way for a

**Dr. Juber Akhtar** Professor,

 Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, India

> Integral University, Lucknow, India

**Badruddeen, Mohammad Irfan Khan and Mohammad Ahmad**

tion to our readers for embarking on this educational journey with us.

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healthier, well-nourished world.
