Full Description
The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Fifth Edition, provides the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Health-related themes present insights into the use of vitamins, not only for general nutritional balance, but also as a factor in the prevention and/or treatment of specific health issues, such as overall immunity, inflammatory diseases, obesity, and anemia.
Readers will gain an understanding of the roles vitamins play in gene expression and epigenetics, providing important information on the further development of personalized medical treatments that will also allow them to establish appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles.
This cohesive, well-organized presentation of each vitamin includes key words, case studies, and coverage of the metabolic functions of appropriate vitamins. The readability of this complex content is highly regarded by students, instructors, researchers, and professionals alike.
Contents
Part I. Perspectives on the Vitamins in Nutrition1. What Is a Vitamin?2. Discovery of the Vitamins3. General Properties of Vitamins4. Vitamin Deficiency5. Vitamin Needs and Safety
Part II. Considering the Individual Vitamins6. Vitamin A7. Vitamin D8. Vitamin E9. Vitamin K10. Vitamin C11. Thiamin12. Riboflavin13. Niacin14. Vitamin B615. Biotin16. Pantothenic Acid17. Folate18. Vitamin B1219. Vitamin-Like Factors
Part III. Using Current Knowledge of the Vitamins20. Sources of the Vitamins21. Assessing Vitamin Status
