Micronutrients in Health and Disease, Second Edition (2)

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Synopsis
Increased oxidative stress due to the production of excessive amounts of free radicals along with the effects of chronic inflammation plays a major role in the initiation and progression of most chronic diseases. In addition, increased release of glutamate plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various disorders.

This second edition of Micronutrients in Health and Disease proposes a novel concept that in order to simultaneously and optimally reduce oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and glutamate, it is essential to increase levels of antioxidant enzymes as well as levels of dietary and endogenous antioxidant compounds at the same time. This is accomplished by activating the Nrf2 pathways and by increasing the levels of antioxidant compounds and B-vitamins through supplementation. This book proposes a mixture of micronutrients that achieves this above goal. The mixture of micronutrients together with modification in diet and lifestyle may reduce the risk of chronic diseases and in combination with standard care, may improve the management of these diseases.

KEY FEATURES

  • Provides evidence in support of the idea that increased oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and glutamate are involved in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases.
  • Contains three new chapters on Huntington’s disease, Autism spectra, and Prion disease.
  • Discusses the role of microRNAs in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases.
  • Presents information on regulation of the expression of microRNAs by reactive oxygen species and antioxidants.

    Micronutrients in Health and Disease, Second Edition serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to promote healthy aging and prevent and improved management of chronic diseases.

    • Copyright:
    2020

    Book Details

    Book Quality:
    Publisher Quality
    Book Size:
    400 Pages
    ISBN-13:
    9780429516610
    Related ISBNs:
    9781138500020, 9780429243462, 9781032093147
    Publisher:
    CRC Press
    Date of Addition:
    Copyrighted By:
    Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
    Adult content:
    No
    Language:
    English
    Has Image Descriptions:
    No
    Categories:
    Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine, Technology, Medicine
    Submitted By:
    Bookshare Staff
    Usage Restrictions:
    This is a copyrighted book.

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