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  • Functional Biochemistry of Micronutrients

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This volume explores the multiple roles of micronutrients and vitamins in human health and disease, focusing on how micronutrients influence biochemical processes and cellular function. It takes a multidisciplinary approach and highlights the complex roles of micronutrients, providing a compilation of information ranging from fundamental knowledge to recommendations for their use as supplements in ... Read more

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  • Functional Biochemistry of Metallic Elements

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    This book explores the important role of trace elements in human health, including trace minerals, toxic trace elements, and major minerals. Essential trace elements are needed in small amounts for normal body functions, but both their deficiency and excess can harm health.International experts study how different metallic elements, cations and micronutrients affect cell function. Using ... Read more

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  • Cellular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Obesity

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Global health has been challenged with the dawning of the era of the obesity epidemic, and thus as a consequence, strategies to reduce obesity have become public health priorities. According to the United Nations, obesity has been identified as a concern for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Obesity is a serious health problem with an increased risk of several common diseases including ... Read more

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  • Lipophilic Vitamins in Health and Disease

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    The concept of “vital amines” as essential nutrients was introduced over a century ago by Dr Casimir Funk. It was suggested that there is a family of organic substances that are required in minute amounts and essential for life. The increase in incorporation of vitamins and supplementation in routine dietary practices is expected to increase. In fact, it has been estimated that 60% of worldwide ... Read more

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  • Hydrophilic Vitamins in Health and Disease

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    More than 100 years ago, Dr Casimir Funk suggested the existence of a family of organic substances that are essential for life and thus introduced the concept of “vital amines” as essential nutrients with a specific action, requiring only minute amount with the power to cure a specific disease. Vitamins essential for human health are grouped according to whether they are soluble in water ... Read more

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  • The Renin Angiotensin System in Cancer, Lung, Liver and Infectious Diseases

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book of the series on “Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease” includes state-of-the-art information on the status of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the form of 24 chapters. This book has been organized into three sections: (i) General Implications of RAS in human health and Infectious Diseases, (ii) Lung, Liver and Kidney Diseases, and (iii) Development of Cancer. Each chapter has ... Read more

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  • Biochemistry of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Obesity

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Obesity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults as well as in obese children. This book will provide a description of the impact of obesity on the cardiovascular system and increased predisposition to CVD. It will identify the major biochemical mechanisms that lead to the occurrence of myocardial abnormalities and vascular alterations in obesity. We will also have ... Read more

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  • Pathophysiology of Obesity-Induced Health Complications

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    According to the World Health Organization, the epidemic of global obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight, over 650 million of which were obese. Being overweight and obese has been linked to a number of non-communicable, chronic diseases. Pathophysiology of Obesity-Induced Health Complications is a compilation of review articles dedicated to ... Read more

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  • Phospholipases in Health and Disease

    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Phospholipases generate lipid signaling molecules through their hydrolytic action on phospholipids and are known to regulate function of a variety of cells under normal and diseased conditions. While several physiological, biochemical and molecular techniques have identified key players involved in different disease processes, phospholipases have also emerged as critical players in the ... Read more

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  • Aging

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  • Molecular Basis of Nutrition and Aging

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    Molecular Basis of Nutrition and Aging: A Volume in the Molecular Nutrition Series focuses on the nutritional issues associated with aging and the important metabolic consequences of diet, nutrition, and health. The book is subdivided into four parts that reflect the impact of nutrition from a biomolecular level to individual health. In Part One, chapters explore the general aspects of aging, ... Read more

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