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OverviewIn recent years, there has been an explosion of interest about the use of 'antioxidant' nutritional supplements. Do they really defend the body against diseases? Should we all be taking vitamin E, vitamin C, or more of certain polyunsaturated fats? Written by two leading experts in the field of free radicals in biology and medicine, this book unravels the confusion caused by many nutrition-related claims, and clarifies the situation over whether maintaining high intakes of vitamins, minerals, and other food consituents really does help protect against life-threatening diseases. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John M. C. Gutteridge , Barry HalliwellPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.40cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.273kg ISBN: 9780198549024ISBN 10: 0198549024 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 02 March 1995 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contentsi) Oxygen, the breath of life or oxygen, the first toxic oxidizing air pollutant ; ii) Metals and oxygen: Respiration, oxidation, and oxygen toxicity ; iii) Antioxidants: elixirs of life or media hype ; v) Oxidative stress ; vi) Free radicals and antioxidants in ageing and disease: Fact or fantasy? ; vii) Free radicals and cardiovascular diseaseReviewsThis is the first book I have read that is excellent at presenting current thoughts on this topic.--Journal of the Canadian Dietic Association<br> Author InformationJohn M. C. Gutteridge is Professor at the National Heart and Lung Hospital's Critical Care Unit. Barry Halliwell is Professor at the University of California's Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and the University of London's Department of Medical Biochemistry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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