E-Book, Englisch, 328 Seiten, E-Book
Webb Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods
2. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-4443-4007-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
E-Book, Englisch, 328 Seiten, E-Book
ISBN: 978-1-4443-4007-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
The study of nutritional supplements has become increasinglyimportant within research establishments and universitiesthroughout the world, and as the market for these productscontinues to grow, so does the need for comprehensivescientifically sound information about the products, theirproperties and potential health benefits.
This second edition of Dietary Supplements & FunctionalFoods has been fully revised and expanded. The book looks atthe accepted uses of dietary supplements and also explores thewider picture, identifying common themes and principles orparticular categories of supplements. Much new information acrossthe whole spectrum of this fascinating and expanding field isincluded, with additional material covering changes in relevantlegislation, examples of superfoods, up-to-date information andinformed debate concerning vitamin D, folic acid, fish oils andantioxidants Several new sections have been added to thissuccessful and well-received book. This book is now even moreuser-friendly and ideal for course use, and an invaluable referencefor those working in the health sciences, and the supplementsindustry. Dietitians, nutritionists, food scientists and foodtechnologists will all find much of great use and value within itscovers. All universities and research establishments where thesesubjects are studied and taught should have copies of thisexcellent new edition on their shelves.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Preface ix
1 An Overview of Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods 1
2 An Overview of Micronutrient Adequacy 53
3 The Individual Vitamins 83
4 The Minerals 119
5 Free Radicals and Antioxidants 145
6 Natural Fats and Oils 161
7 Non-Essential 'Nutrients' that are Used as Dietary Supplements 187
8 Natural Products and Extracts 213
9 Functional Foods 263
References 289
Index 313