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Encyclopedia of Vitamin E, The

Publication Year:
2007
Edition:
1st
Author:
Preedy, V. R.; Watson, R. R.
Publisher:
CAB International
ISBN:
978-1-84-593075-2
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Containing over 80 chapters written by international contributors, this book provides a unique and detailed reference on the biomedical features of Vitamin E.

The book explores both positive and negative effects and actions, focusing on key issues such as the properties and composition of Vitamin E, its dietary effects and the role it plays in physiological, metabolic, immune and reproductive systems.

Chapters also examine the therapeutic use of Vitamin E in treating Alzheimers disease, Parkinson's Disease, diabetes, arthritis, blood pressure, cystic fibrosis, liver disease and HIV. The book concludes with a detailed examination of the potential role of Vitamin E in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
CAB International
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Preedy, V. R.; Watson, R. R.
ISBN:
978-1-84-593075-2
Specialty:
  • Food Science & Nutrition
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
960
Publication Year:
2007

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