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Vitamin D
by Vin TangprichaComprised exclusively of clinical cases covering disorders of vitamin D and its clinical management, this concise, practical casebook will provide clinicians in endocrinology with the best real-world strategies to properly diagnose and treat the various forms of the condition they may encounter. Each chapter is a case that opens with a unique clinical presentation, followed by a description of the diagnosis, assessment and management techniques used to treat it, as well as the case outcome and clinical pearls and pitfalls. Cases included illustrate different causes of deficiency as well as management strategies, including deficiency in healthy patients and infants, in eating disorders and gastric bypass, surgical and chronic hypoparathyroidism, and chronic kidney disease, among others. Pragmatic and reader-friendly, Vitamin D: A Clinical Casebook will be an excellent resource for clinical endocrinologists, nutritionists, and family and emergency medicine physicians alike.
Vitamin D and the Lung
by Augusto A. LitonjuaVitamin D deficiency is a worldwide problem and many associations with diseases are being discovered. Recently, there has been an interest in the role that vitamin D plays in the inception and progression of lung disease. Vitamin D and the Lung: Mechanisms and Disease Associations delivers a concise, evidence-based review of the evidence for a role of vitamin D in various lung disorders. Divided into three sections, the first section of the book delivers a review of how vitamin D deficiency emerged in human populations, and gives a perspective on how humans evolved to maximize the efficiency of production of vitamin D. The second section of the book reviews aspects of vitamin D mechanisms on different immune cells, lung tissue, and genetics that have potential impact on lung disease. The third section follows with chapters on associations of vitamin D with the risk for viral infections, asthma and allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, and finally, lung cancer with an emphasis on ongoing research and clinical issues and needs for future research in each field. Written by an international group of expert authors, Vitamin D and the Lung: Mechanisms and Disease Associations is an essential text for researchers in the respiratory field and practicing clinicians including internists, pulmonologists, and primary care personnel.
Vitamin D For Dummies
by Alan L. RubinYour plain-English guide to the many benefits of Vitamin DVitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more.This hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking for helpful advice and information on the "nutrient of the decade."Coverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for disease preventionHow and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of Vitamin D - from both your diet and nutritional supplementsThe best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin DIf you're looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin D can have on you and your family, you'll find everything you need right here.
Vitamin E: Food Chemistry, Composition, and Analysis (Food Science and Technology)
by Ronald R. Eitenmiller Junsoo LeeMeeting industry demand for an authoritative, dependable resource, Vitamin E: Food Chemistry, Composition, and Analysis provides insight into the vast body of scientific knowledge available on vitamin E related to food science and technology. Coverage of these topics is intertwined with coverage of the food delivery system, basic nutrition,
Vitamin E in Health and Disease: Biochemistry and Clinical Applications
by Lester PackerProbes developments and trends in research and clinical applications of vitamin E, discussing its chemistry and biochemistry and natural occurence in nuts, seeds, whole grains and vegetable and fish-liver oils. The book covers new findings on the role of vitamin E as a biological response modifier.
Vitamin A in Health and Disease (Antioxidants in Health and Disease)
by Rune BlomhoffThis book is intended as a source of information for the many scientists who now enter the growing research field of vitamin A in health and disease, reviewing the epidemiological aspects related to vitamin A.
Vitamin Intake and Health: A Scientific Review
by Suzanne K. Gaby Adrianne Bendich Vishaw N. Singh Lawrence J. MachlinDescribing the biochemical function and physiological effects of most of the clinically important vitamins, Vitamin Intake and Health contains provocative insights regarding nutritional requirements beyond the levels currently recommended by the National Academy of Science's RDA (recommended daily allowance). It considers the special nutritional needs of population subgroups such as cigarette smokers ... dieters ... medication users ... alcohol users ... diabetics ... premature infants ... adolescents ... pregnant and lactating women ... and the elderly. Complete with almost 900 references, Vitamin Intake and Health serves as a source of practical information for nutritionists and dieticians; primary care physicians. internists, geriatricians, paediatricians, obstetricians, and nutritional oncologists: pharmacists; epidemiologists, toxicologists, and physiologists; organic and analytic1I chemists and biochemists; and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.
Vitamin K in Health and Disease
by John W. SuttieVitamin K: Past, Present, Future Essential for normal blood coagulation, possible roles in bone, vascular, and tumor metabolism, and a nutrient critical to the health of the newborn infant -- these are just some of the many health-promoting aspects of Vitamin K. Vitamin K in Health and Disease navigates the exciting research venues that have opened
The Vitamin Solution: Two Doctors Clear the Confusion about Vitamins and Your Health
by Dr. Romy Block Dr. Arielle LevitanAre you confused about vitamins? Unsure of which ones you need for optimal health, and what levels are safe? You&’re not alone. Many people&’s health issues could be improved with vitamins—if they only knew how to use them. In this award-winning book, The Vitamin Solution, Drs. Romy Block and Arielle Levitan provide a common-sense, medically sound approach to using vitamins to improve your diet, exercise plan, and overall health. In clear, accessible, language, they explain which vitamins and supplements can be helpful, which can be harmful, and which are altogether unnecessary; explore health topics including migraine, hair loss, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hot flashes, and more; and address preventive care, providing insights on topics such as screening tests, weight loss, and preserving memory. Illuminating and accessible, The Vitamin Solution is an indispensable guide to safely incorporating vitamins and supplements into any lifestyle—one that will leave readers educated, informed, and armed with simple, everyday strategies for bettering their health.
La vitamina de la felicidad (con prólogo de Rafael Santandreu): La solución de la vitamina D para mejorar nuestra salud física y emocional
by Michael F. HolickLa vitamina de la felicidad ofrece un plan accesible y práctico para revertir el déficit de vitamina D y disfrutar de una vida mucho más saludable. El déficit de vitamina D se ha convertido en un grave problema en la mayoría de los países desarrollados. Su falta provoca dolores crónicos, molestias y fatiga, agrava enfermedades y empeora la calidad de vida. Tras décadas de investigación, el doctor Michael F. Holick, eminencia mundial por sus conocimientos sobre la vitamina D, nos descubre en este libro que el cuerpo humano precisa cierta exposición al sol, sin protección, para garantizar un nivel adecuado de esta vitamina en nuestro organismo. Esto es importante porque, como Holick explica, el déficit de vitamina D puede incidir en algunas dolencias complejas, como la fibromialgia, la fatiga crónica, la infertilidad, la depresión, la esclerosis múltiple, la osteoporosis, la artritis reumatoide, la hipertensión, las enfermedades del corazón, el cáncer, la soriasis y muchas otras. Reseñas:«¡Salud comprobada científicamente!: mejores defensas, más fuerza y alegría interior.»Rafael Santandreu «Lo mejor que puedes hacer para mejorar tu salud y protegerte contra numerosas enfermedades crónicas es seguir los consejos del doctor Holick.»Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, autor del best seller Anticáncer: una nueva forma de vida
Vitamins and Minerals: How to boost your health and vitality with vital nutrients (Wellbeing Quick Guides)
by Liz EarleLiz Earle provides a clear guide to all of the nutrients that our bodies need and explains how you can use diet and supplements to stay strong, energetic and healthy.Bestselling beauty and wellbeing writer Liz Earle's fully revised and updated quick guide to vitamins and minerals, including:- A handy A-Z guide to vitamins, minerals and amino acids - The best daily food sources of vitamin and minerals- Choosing the right supplements for you- How antioxidants protect against serious disease and keep us youthful- Advice on special needs for additional vitamins and minerals, including for vegetarians and during pregnancy and menopause
Vitamins For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
by Christopher Hobbs Elson Haas“Christopher Hobbs and Elson Haas...take a complicated field and...make sense of it.” —Ron Lawrence, MD, PhD, Director, Council on Natural Nutrition Don’t forget to take your vitamins! It’s good advice. But everybody’s needs are different. Age, lifestyle, gender, ethnicity, diet, and habits all play a role in determining which vitamins and minerals you need more or less of in your diet. Like traffic lights, vitamins help regulate your body’ most basic functions at the cellular level. And just like those red, green and amber beacons, they must be synchronized—not too many or too few—to get you through your life’s journey in good shape. Now Vitamins For Dummies shows you how to have green lights all the way. Confused by vitamins? Mystified by minerals? Can’t tell the difference between gingko and ginseng? In this straight-talking guide, two experts cut through the confusion and help you: Get a handle on what each vitamin mineral and supplement does Create a personalized supplement program Understand the fine print on the labels Combat or prevent specific ailments Enhance memory, mood, and energy Slow the aging progress Drawing upon their years of experience in clinical practice as well as the latest scientific research into nutritional supplements, Chris Hobbs and Elson Haas, MD, tell you, in plain English, what you need to know to make informed decisions about which supplements you take. They cover: The ABCs of vitamins All about minerals Amino acids and proteins—the body’s building blocks The importance of fats and oils Common supplements for digestion Super-foods and other great supplements The top 40 herbal supplements As an added bonus, Vitamins For Dummies features a quick-reference, A-to-Z guide to treatments for 90 common complaints. From acne to motion sickness to varicose veins, the authors describe complete healing programs that include vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements and lifestyle changes. Your complete A-to-Zinc guide to vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements, Vitamins For Dummies is your ticket to good health and long life.
Vitamins In Foods: Analysis, Bioavailability, and Stability (ISSN)
by George F.M. BallTo achieve and maintain optimal health, it is essential that the vitamins in foods are present in sufficient quantity and are in a form that the body can assimilate. Vitamins inFoods: Analysis, Bioavailability, and Stability presents the latest information about vitamins and their analysis, bioavailability, and stability in foods.
Vitamins In Human Biology and Medicine (CRC Press Revivals)
by Michael H BriggsIt is the purpose of this book to try to offer a modern perspective on the importance of vitamins in human biology and medicine. There have been recent revivals of attempts to use vitamins as therapeutic agents by administering doses many times the recommended allowance. This use or 'megavitamin therapy' is reviewed by Dr. Reynold Spector, with particular emphasis on vitamin entry to the central nervous system. Of related interest is the chapter by Dr. John Blass discussing central nervous system manifestations of thiamin deficiency, and also the contribution by Ms. Fiona Cumming and clinical toxicity of vitamin supplementation.
The Vitamix Cookbook: 250 Delicious Whole Food Recipes to Make in Your Blender
by Jodi BergDiscover simple ways to incorporate more whole foods into your daily diet using a blender with this gorgeous cookbook featuring 200 delicious recipes and more than fifty full-color photos—the first widely available cookbook from the Vitamix brand.Recently known primarily to professional chefs, over the past decade the Vitamix blender has become one of the most sought after kitchen appliances in home kitchens. Now, Vitamix has created a gorgeous companion cookbook to help you enjoy the benefits of a whole foods diet. Here are more than 200 simple, scrumptious, easy-to-prepare recipes that use a blender—most taking less than thirty minutes.The chefs at Vitamix believe that the only way to make lasting, healthy changes to your diet is to enjoy the food you eat. With The Vitamix Cookbook they’ve created mouthwatering food you’ll want everyday: breakfast and brunch, including smoothies, breakfast mains (muffins, breads and scones), pancakes, waffles, egg dishes soups and sides (amazingly, the Vitamix heats the soup while blending it, making it table ready in less than ten minutes!) entrees, including wraps and sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pasta, poultry, meat and seafood sauces and dressings drinks, including nut milks, juices, and even cocktails desserts, including sorbets, ice creams, milkshakes and baked dessertsThroughout The Vitamix Cookbook, you’ll find helpful sidebars with inspiring stories of people who have improved their health using their Vitamix, as well as tips for a nutritious whole foods diet.
¡Viva Desserts!: Traditional and Reinvented Sweets from a Mexican-American Kitchen
by Nicole PresleyClassic and traditional Mexican desserts made easy thanks to Nicole Presley.
Viva la Pizza!: The Art of the Pizza Box
by Scott Wiener"New Yorkers are particular about pizza, and no one has a more well-formed opinion than Scott Wiener." --NewsdayOne of the world's foremost pizza experts presents more than 100 weird and wild pizza box designs Since the origins of to-go pizza, pizzerias and pizza chains have taken great pride in covering take-out boxes with captivating designs. They've also wrestled with the best way to manufacture a box that can keep a pizza looking and tasting great. Here, the world's expert on pizza boxes presents more than one hundred weird and wild box designs and explores the curious history of the pizza box. Included are international designs, corporate designs, and dozens of quirky images from mom-and-pop pizzerias. Where does all this art come from? Scott Wiener has been collecting and cataloging pizza boxes for more than five years. In Viva la Pizza!, Wiener traces design trends over the past four decades and profiles some of the world's most prolific box designers and manufacturers. The result is a captivating overview of pizza culture and a new way to look at one of the world's favorite foods.From the Hardcover edition.
Viva Margarita
by W. Park KerrFrozen or on the rocks is for amateurs, now that W. Park Kerr is on the scene. Kerr, a ninth-generation Texan with agave in his blood, really knows his way around a margarita -- as he reveals here with more than 60 recipes for his favorite tequila-kissed concoctions. Patio party or swanky soiree, the opportunities to cha-cha with Senorita Margarita are many. There is, of course, the classic, the timeless, Ultimate Margarita. Witness also the tropical Frozen Mandarina Margarita and Citrus Cantina Cooler, where unexpected fruit flavors make a splash. With rowdy gelatin shooters, potent punches, tasty tequila-friendly snacks, including an outrageous flan cake, Viva Margarita will make the most demure hostess belt out an uninhibited "Viva!"
Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers
by Terry Hope RomeroAs coauthor of the phenomenally successful cookbooksVeganomiconandVegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, Terry Hope Romero has long been one of the most popular vegan chefs around. Now, in her first solo cookbook, Romero opens the world of Latin flavor to vegans and foodies alike. Viva Vegan!expands the palates of anyone looking for a way to add fresh, seasonal ingredients and authentic spice to their meals without relying on animal products. A proud Venezuelan-American, Romero’s enthusiasm for her culture shines through every recipe. Viva Vegan!covers every aspect of Latin cooking across the Americas: refreshing bebidas (drinks), vibrant ensaladas, hearty empanadas, nourishing stews, and one-dish wonders. Learn the basics-how to make the perfect tamale, salsa to complement any dish, and beans from scratch-plus special treats like flan, churros, and more. Complete with gorgeous color photos,Viva Vegan!is the ultimate guide to authentic and inspired new Latin cuisine.
Viva Vodka: Colorful Cocktails with a Kick
by W. Park KerrFrom the author of Viva Margarita, a collection of fifty vodka-based recipes for cocktails, shooters, and shots, plus infusions, rims, and syrups. A cocktail lover&’s dream, vodka goes with almost anything, from lemons to raspberries to mint to tomato juice. So, dive into one of these refreshing and potent recipes for vodka-based drinks, down-and-dirty shooters, frosty patio coolers, frozen and creamy indulgences. You&’ll find dazzling new flavor combinations—sure, the recipe for a classic martini is in here, but why stop there? Sit back and enjoy a Caipirovska, the Russian equivalent of Brazil&’s famous Caipirinha. Or take a sip of the Arrivederci Capri, a sunny little drink with citrusy limoncello. And to get really hardcore, turn to the In-a-Vodka-Da-Vida section filled with knockout recipes for shooters and shots. Add to that tips and advice on stocking a stellar vodka bar, making vodka infusions (vanilla vodka, watermelon vodka, yes, yes, yes!), and creating swanky sugar and salt rims. Viva Vodka—there&’s a whole lotta shakin&’ goin&’ on.
Vive le poulet! (Orca Currents en Français)
by Mahtab NarsimhanShivani a quitté Mumbai il y a quelques mois à peine… Mais elle ne se sent plus vraiment comme une étrangère. Elle aime sa nouvelle école et elle a enfin une amie. Par contre, quand sa mère se propose pour cuisiner pour la fête-bénéfice annuelle de l’école, Shivani est sûre qu’elle deviendra la risée de tout le monde. Qu’est-ce qui arrivera si sa mère décide de préparer un de ses « plats qui puent » ? Shivani adore la cuisine indienne, mais pas question d’en manger devant ses amis. Dès son entrée dans le gymnase le jour de la fête de l’école, Shivani sait que ses pires craintes sont devenues réalité : l’odeur caractéristique des épices indiennes flotte dans l’air. Mais ensuite, elle voit que des dizaines de personnes font la file devant le stand de sa mère. C’est le plus populaire !
Vive le Vegan!
by Dreena BurtonVeganism--the animal-free diet--is here to stay. And Dreena Burton, author of the bestselling The Everyday Vegan, is here to tell you how the decision to "go green" doesn't mean you have to sacrifice nutrition or flavor, and in fact will make you and your family feel healthier and more alive. Dreena and her husband became parents three years ago, and their decision to raise their daughter as a vegan from birth has made the need for an animal-free diet that is fully nutritional all the more crucial. But as Dreena demonstrates in Vive le Vegan!, there's no need to panic: there are simple methods and delectable ingredients you can use that will allow you--whether you're single or have a family--to become vegan without having to be a rocket scientist. And who said that vegan meals lack pizzazz? Not when you can make: Berry Hemp SmoothiesFresh Jicama and Cucumber SlawHearty Roasted Tomato StewCarrot-Shitake Spring RollsChipotle Veggie Bean BurritosMorrocan Chickpea PattiesApple Cardomom Cake with Creamy Lemon Maple Frosting The recipes in Vive le Vegan! also don't over-rely on the use of soy, given recent concerns about over--consumption, and many feature whole grains and hemp. They're also disarmingly easy to prepare. So it's time to give up your qualms about the vegan lifestyle and celebrate its vivid possibilities. Vive le vegan!
Vive más: Reduce tu edad biológica y aumenta tu vitalidad
by Marcos VázquezHerramientas prácticas para reducir la edad biológica y rejuvenecer. De la mano de Marcos Vázquez, el divulgador de salud más reconocido en habla hispana, vamos a adentrarnos en el proceso de envejecimiento del cuerpo humano para descubrir qué es y por qué y cómo envejecemos. Marcos Vázquez nos adentra en el proceso de envejecimiento del cuerpo humano para descubrirnos qué es y por qué y cómo envejecemos.Nuestra edad cronológica avanza siempre a la misma velocidad y en la misma dirección, pero nuestra edad biológica es mucho más flexible y moldeable; los últimos avances científicos indican que puede incluso retroceder: REJUVENECER ES POSIBLE. Vive más es la guía esencial para entender la ciencia de la longevidad y, sobre todo, para aplicarla de manera personalizada, proporcionando herramientas prácticas para mantener la salud y la vitalidad con el fin de ralentizar el envejecimiento y mejorar la calidad de vida y la apariencia. En ella aprenderás que el ejercicio es el elixir de la juventud, qué alimentos ralentizan el envejecimiento y qué efecto tienen estrategias como el ayuno intermitente. Nos enseña cómo potenciar el sistema inmunitario y optimizar las hormonas sexuales o cuáles son los mejores suplementos para alargar la juventud.En resumen, aprenderás las claves para morir joven, con muchos años. Pero Vive más va más allá. La última sección resume las tecnologías emergentes que nos permitirán, en pocas décadas, alargar de manera exponencial nuestra longevidad. El futuro es increíble, y está más cerca de lo que piensas.
Viviendo fácil con bajos carbohidratos
by Noelia Juncos Melinda ReedSi no tienes una sartén de hierro fundido en tu cocina, ¡ahora es tiempo de que tengas una! ¡Va a convertirse en tu compañera de dieta y pérdida de peso! Si eres un amante de la buena comida, apegarse a una dieta será más fácil si encuentras recetas deliciosas que te permitan preparar exquisitas comidas con rapidez y facilidad. El libro de cocina VIVIENDO FÁCIL CON BAJOS CARBOHIDRATOS es la solución. Ahora tienes 48 recetas deliciosas bajas en carbohidratos que puedes hacer de una manera sencilla en tu sartén de hierro fundido. Se trata de una colección de desayunos y platos principales probados en la cocina con recetas de pollo, res, cerdo, mariscos y vegetales. Se provee la información nutricional de cada receta para que sepas la cantidad de carbohidratos que estás comiendo por porción. Esto es más fácil que seguir una dieta. Ahora podrás comer alimentos sabrosos y al mismo tiempo sobrealimentar su plan dietario. No importa el tipo de comida que quieras, existe una gran variedad para el desayuno, el almuerzo y la cena. ¡Siempre encontrarás algo excitante para mezclar y elaborar una comida deliciosa hecha en una sartén de hierro fundido preparada en tiempo récord! Además de bajar el nivel de azúcar en sangre y de reducir los antojos de azúcar, estas recetas bajas en carbohidratos llevarán a tu cuerpo a un modo de pérdida de peso naturalmente efectiva. Cuando se restringen los carbohidratos, el cuerpo tiene que depender de la grasa y de la proteína para tener más energía. Este proceso de conversión ayuda a tu cuerpo a quemar mayores cantidades de calorías cada día. ¡La pérdida de peso se convierte en algo fácil y puedes empezar viendo esos kilos derritiéndose!
Vivir sin gluten. Pautas para fortalecer el sistema digestivo: Recetas con Estrella Michelin de Tomeu Caldentey
by Gemma Bes PadrósUn libro práctico de nutrición y recetas sin gluten, que ofrece tanto propuestas sofisticadas como platos para el día a día, con estrategias alternativas para crear platos sin gluten y sin perder la textura ni el sabor. La nutricionista Gemma Bes ofrece en este libro varios consejos y soluciones para tratar la celiaquía sin que el cambio de hábitos alimentarios altere por completo nuestra forma de vida. Bes también incide en temas como la detección de la enfermedad, el diagnóstico, los nuevos hábitos y la ayuda psicológica para afrontar un cambio de alimentación tan radical. Además analiza la importancia, a nivel general, de cuidar nuestro intestino (entendido como segundo cerebro). El libro incluye:- Menús semanales de fácil elaboración para incorporar a nuestra rutina.- Listas de lacompra para celíacos con las que ahorrar tiempo y dinero.- Suculentas recetas elaboradas por Tomeu Caldentey (chef galardonado con una Estrella Michelin) para cocinar platos tan saludables como imaginativos.- Un apartado sobre bebidas, postres, zumos y pan, un alimento aparentemente prohibido para los celíacos. Prólogo de Inma del Moral. La crítica ha dicho...«Un libro práctico de nutrición y recetas sin gluten, que ofrece tanto propuestas sofisticadas como platos para el día a día.»Cefs(in)