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Record Nr.

UNINA9910841568603321

Autore

Webb Geoffrey P

Titolo

Dietary supplements and functional foods [[electronic resource] /] / Geoffrey P. Webb

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

ISBN

1-118-78866-4

1-283-40723-X

9786613407238

1-4443-4006-9

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (330 p.)

Disciplina

615.1

615/.1

Soggetti

Dietary supplements

Functional foods

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

An overview of dietary supplements and functional foods -- An overview of micronutrient adequacy -- The individual vitamins -- The minerals -- Free radicals and antioxidants -- Natural fats and oils -- Non-essential 'nutrients' that are used as dietary supplements -- Natural products and extracts -- Functional foods.

Sommario/riassunto

The study of nutritional supplements has become increasingly important within research establishments and universities throughout the world, and as the market for these products continues to grow, so does the need for comprehensive scientifically sound information about the products, their properties and potential health benefits. This second edition of Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods has been fully revised and expanded. The book looks at the accepted uses of dietary supplements and also explores the wider picture, identifying common themes and principles or particular categori