The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health

Author: Combs Jr. M.Sc PhD, Gerald F.

Edition: 6

ISBN: 9780323904735

Release Date: 24-03-2022

Package Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 774

Details: The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Sixth Edition presents both overviews and in-depth discussions of the sources, chemistry, metabolism and functions of these essential nutrients in physiology and health. Sections cover perspectives (history of discovery, general properties and impacts), individual Vitamins (their respective chemistries, metabolism), and their dietary sources and global needs. In addition, the inclusion and interpretation of recent clinical research findings relevant to all vitamins, particularly vitamins A, D, E, K, C, thiamin, folate and vitamin B12 is included, along with an expanded discussion on single-carbon metabolism), implications to neuropathies, and more. Presents complete information about vitamins in a format useful as both a teaching text and desk reference Includes coverage of vitamin-related topics not typically found in general nutrition texts (e.g., enteric microbial biosynthesis of vitamins, global prevalence of deficiencies, diagnosing ‘silent’ asymptomatic vitamin deficiencies, histories of vitamin discoveries) Contains useful appendices of key reference information (e.g., vitamin requirements of humans and animals, vitamin contents of foods, sources of vitamin information)