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- Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Year: 2012
- Pages: 608
- ISBN-10: 1849733686
- ISBN-13: 9781849733687
- Format: 16.2 x 24.1 x 4 cm, hardcover
- Language: English
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Vitamin A has an important role to play in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, and cell differentiation. With the focus on Vitamin A and Carotenoids, this book includes the latest research in these areas and starts with an overview putting the compounds in context with other vitamins, supplementation and discussing the importance of beta-carotene. Details of the chemistry, structure and biochemistry of the group begins with nomenclature followed by information on encapsulation, thermal degradation and occurrence. Analytical and bioanalytical techniques of these compounds are covered in detail in plant, milk and human tissue systems. Finally, the book covers the extensive functions and effects of Vitamin A on eg developmental growth, immune function, cancer risk, the brain and lungs as well as vision. Delivering high quality information, this book will be of benefit to anyone researching this area of health and nutritional science.
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- Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Year: 2012
- Pages: 608
- ISBN-10: 1849733686
- ISBN-13: 9781849733687
- Format: 16.2 x 24.1 x 4 cm, hardcover
- Language: English English
Vitamin A has an important role to play in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, and cell differentiation. With the focus on Vitamin A and Carotenoids, this book includes the latest research in these areas and starts with an overview putting the compounds in context with other vitamins, supplementation and discussing the importance of beta-carotene. Details of the chemistry, structure and biochemistry of the group begins with nomenclature followed by information on encapsulation, thermal degradation and occurrence. Analytical and bioanalytical techniques of these compounds are covered in detail in plant, milk and human tissue systems. Finally, the book covers the extensive functions and effects of Vitamin A on eg developmental growth, immune function, cancer risk, the brain and lungs as well as vision. Delivering high quality information, this book will be of benefit to anyone researching this area of health and nutritional science.
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