Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults
| By: | Watson, Ronald Ross |
| Publisher: | Elsevier S & T |
| Print ISBN: | 9780124186804 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780124186866 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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- Investigates the important nutritional requirements of the aging population in health and in relation to various acute and chronic diseases
- Explores the nutritional effects of botanical extracts and components that can have important health promotion benefits, and risks, to ensure safe consumption
- Reviews studies of common diseases within the aging population including cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and infectious diseases that can alter the intake of foods, supplements, and/or requirements for various nutrients
- Investigates the mechanisms of action of components of foods and dietary supplements, in particular gene activation and epigenetics