Dietary Components and Immune Function (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)

Holistic in its coverage Written by International experts Well illustrated throughout and "readable" Each chapter is "self contained" Wide coverage In-depth analysis and discourse onsistent style and level of coverage from novice to expert A "one-stop-shopping" approach to everything you need to know about dietary components including botanical products in immune regulation and disease prevention Dietary Components and Immune Function focuses on immune modulation, immune mediated disease resistance, immune changes due to AIDS, immune modulated cancer therapy, and autoimmune diseases as modified by dietary supplement, bioactive foods and supplements. The potential value of such approaches in maintaining wellness and preventing disease are addressed by examining their effects in vitro and in vivo on innate and adaptive immune responses. Emerging fields of science and important discoveries relating to early stages of new nutriceuticals in cancer prevention, prior to clinical trials are also covered. This volume represents a single source of material related to nutriceuticals and their constituents as they relate to cancer therapy and prevention. As such the book will be essential reading for nutritionists, pharmacologists, health care professionals, research scientists, cancer workers, pathologists, molecular or cellular biochemists, physicians, general practitioners as well as those interested in diet and nutrition in disease resistance via immune regulation.

General

Imprint:	HumanaPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Nutrition and Health
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	2010
Editors:	Ronald Ross Watson • Sherma Zibadi • Victor R. Preedy
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 45mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	693
Edition:	2010 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-60761-060-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Dietetics & nutrition
LSN:	1-60761-060-4
Barcode:	9781607610601

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