Physiological and Clinical Aspects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed)

This is the first comprehensive volume to look at the importance of short-chain fatty acids in digestion, the function of the large intestine and their role in human health. Short-chain fatty acids are the major product of bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates in the human and animal large intestine. Through their absorption from the caecum and colon they provide a means whereby energy can be salvaged from carbohydrates not digested in the upper gut. It is now increasingly recognized that they may have a significant role in protecting against large-bowel diseases and in metabolism in other tissues. This volume has been prepared by an international team of contributors who are at the forefront of this area of research. The volume will be an essential source of reference for gastroenterologists, nutritionists and others active in this area.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	1995
Editors:	John H. Cummings • John L. Rombeau • Takashi Sakata
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	596
Edition:	1st pbk. ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-61613-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Physiology > Metabolism Promotions
LSN:	0-521-61613-1
Barcode:	9780521616133

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!