Contributions

  • Krinsky, Norman I. - Contributor
  • Mayne, Susan T. - Contributor
  • Sies, H. 1942- - Contributor

Publication

2004 - Marcel Dekker, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

142,000 words, Guess

Page Count

568 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more
  • OCLC Control Number56539021
  • OCLC Control Number56474983
  • Better World Books9780824754167
  • Better World BooksW6-BML-384
  • Open LibraryOL3438240M

Classifications

  • DDC612'.01528
  • LCCQP671.C35 C374 2004
  • LCCQP671.C35

Description

"This reference studies the role of carotenoids in the prevention of chronic disease and reviews breakthrough studies from more than 40 field authorities on the latest biochemical research, as well as carotenoid absorption, transport, metabolism, and bioconversion to vitamin A - revealing the most recent findings regarding the use of carotenoids in the prevention of cancers and sunburn, as well as eye, heart, vascular, and photosensitivity diseases."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

PhysiologyMetabolismCarotenoidsCaroténoïdesHealth aspectsTherapeutic usePharmacokinetics

Series Statement

  • Oxidative stress and disease ;
  • 12

Other Editions

  • Carotenoids in health and diseaseMarcel Dekker2004-01-01
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