The vitamins /
Combs, Gerald F.
The vitamins / Cover title : Vitamins : fundamental aspects in nutrition and health. Gerald F. Combs, Jr. - 4th ed. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/ Academic Press, c2012. - xxvii, 570 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'The fourth edition of this bestselling book continues to provide the latest coverage of the biochemisry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Cross-cutting, health-related themes present insights into the use of vitamins not just for general nutritional balance, but with emphasis on their roles in the prevention and/or treatment of specific health issues such as inflammatory diseases, overweight and immune function. Information is presented to address the roles of vitamins in gene expression and epigenetics, providing important informatioin in the further development of personalized medical treatments and establishing appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles. Those working in nutrigenomic and pharmaceutical developments will use the information to identify potential benefits of vitamins alone or in combination.'--P. [4] of cover.
9780123819802 (hbk.) RM263.19 0123819806 (hbk.)
Vitamins.
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
Nutritions.
The vitamins / Cover title : Vitamins : fundamental aspects in nutrition and health. Gerald F. Combs, Jr. - 4th ed. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/ Academic Press, c2012. - xxvii, 570 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'The fourth edition of this bestselling book continues to provide the latest coverage of the biochemisry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Cross-cutting, health-related themes present insights into the use of vitamins not just for general nutritional balance, but with emphasis on their roles in the prevention and/or treatment of specific health issues such as inflammatory diseases, overweight and immune function. Information is presented to address the roles of vitamins in gene expression and epigenetics, providing important informatioin in the further development of personalized medical treatments and establishing appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles. Those working in nutrigenomic and pharmaceutical developments will use the information to identify potential benefits of vitamins alone or in combination.'--P. [4] of cover.
9780123819802 (hbk.) RM263.19 0123819806 (hbk.)
Vitamins.
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
Nutritions.