Burgerstein's Handbook of Nutrition
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The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with proven effectiveness. This new handbook gives both professionals and interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and treatment of illness...
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The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with proven effectiveness. This new handbook gives both professionals and interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and treatment of illness through balanced nutrition. A practical color key guides you through this handbook: The basic principles of micronutrition: Micronutrient therapy concerns the treatment of illnesses with substances that are normally present in the human body, such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. In this introductory section, you learn how to use this knowledge for enhanced health and well being. What is healthy nutrition? This section introduces the basic building blocks of the balanced diet, and includes a brief introduction to vegetarian nutrition.
The micronutrients: In this section, all micronutrients are presented, along with a discussion of their functions in the body and their therapeutic benefits. The effects of deficiencies, and their manifestations, are described in detail. Micronutrition through the life cycle Micronutrient needs do not remain constant throughout life. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, for example, requirements are higher for many micronutrients. The nutritional needs of children differ greatly from those of the aged. The effect of nutrition and lifestyle on longevity is also discussed in this chapter.
Micronutrients in prevention and therapy: This important section provides detailed information on the use of micronutrients in the longterm prevention and therapy of specific conditions and diseases.
Appendix: Here you will find a variety of additional information on drug-micronutrient interactions, nutrient-nutrient interactions, and laboratory assessment of micronutrient status.
The micronutrients: In this section, all micronutrients are presented, along with a discussion of their functions in the body and their therapeutic benefits. The effects of deficiencies, and their manifestations, are described in detail. Micronutrition through the life cycle Micronutrient needs do not remain constant throughout life. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, for example, requirements are higher for many micronutrients. The nutritional needs of children differ greatly from those of the aged. The effect of nutrition and lifestyle on longevity is also discussed in this chapter.
Micronutrients in prevention and therapy: This important section provides detailed information on the use of micronutrients in the longterm prevention and therapy of specific conditions and diseases.
Appendix: Here you will find a variety of additional information on drug-micronutrient interactions, nutrient-nutrient interactions, and laboratory assessment of micronutrient status.
Klappentext zu „Burgerstein's Handbook of Nutrition “
The complete guide to treating and preventing illness through micronutrient therapy!Prevention and Therapy Through Balanced Nutrition.
The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with proven effectiveness. This handbook gives both professionals and interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and treatment of illness through balanced nutrition. A practical color key guides you through this handbook.
The basic principles of micronutrition: Micronutrient therapy concerns the treatment of illnesses with substances that are normally present in the human body, such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. In this introductory section, you learn how to use this knowledge for enhanced health and well-being.
What is healthy nutrition? This section introduces the basic building blocks of balanced diet, and includes a brief introduction to vegetarian nutrition.
The micronutrients:In this section, all micronutrients are presented, along with a discussion of their functions in the body and their therapeutic benefits. The effects of deficiencies, and their manifestations, are described in detail.
Micronutrition through the life cycle: Micronutrient needs do not remain constant throughout life. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, for example, requirements are higher for many micronutrients. The nutritional needs of children differ greatly from those of the aged. The effect of nutrition and lifestyle on longevity is also discussed in this chapter.
Micronutrients in prevention and therapy: This important section provides detailed information on the use of micronutrients in the log-term prevention and therapy of specific conditions and diseases.
Appendix: Here you will find a variety of additional information on drug-micronutrient interactions, nutrient-nutrient interactions, and laboratory assessment of micronutrients status.
Michael Zimmermann, MD is
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Director of Postgraduate studies a the Laboratory for Human Nutrition, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Burgerstein's Handbook of Nutrition “
1. The Basic Principles of Micronutrition -The Role of Micronutrients in Prevention and Therapy -Mechanism of Action -Variability in Micronutrient Requirements among Individuals -Safety 2. Micronutrients in Foods - Micronutrients in the Diets of industrialized Countries -The Difference between the Diet of Our Distant Ancestors and Our Diet Today -Food Sources of Micronutrients Vegetables and Fruits / Meat (Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Poultry) Eggs / Milk and Milk Products / Fish Cereals, Bread, Wheat Bran, and Wheat Germ / Salt -Vegetarian Diets 3. The Micronutrients -Vitamins Vitamin A and Carotenoids / Vitamin D / Vitamin E Vitamin K / Thiamin (Vitamin B1) / Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Niacin (Vitamin B3) / Vitamin B6 / Folic Acid / Vitamin B12 Pantothenic Acid / Biotin / Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) -Minerals and Trace Elements Calcium / Magnesium / Potassium / Iron / Zinc Copper / Molybdenum / Chromium / Iodine / Selenium / Fluoride -Fats and Fat-Related Compounds Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Choline and Lecithin -Amin Acids Branched-Chain Amin Acids: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine Arginine / Lysine / Glutamine / Methionine / Cysteine and Glutathione Phenylalanine and Tyrosine / Tryptophan / Taurine Carnitine -Antioxidants and Free Radicals Free Radicals / Antioxidants / Coenzyme Q10 4. Micronutrition through the Life Cycle -Planning a Pregnancy -Pregnancy Breastfeeding and Infancy -Childhood and Adolescence -Aging and Longevity 5. Micronutrients as Prevention and Therapy -Skin Care -Eye and Ear Care -Oral Health -Digestive Disorders -Obesity -Cardiovascular Disease -Disorders of Blood Sugar Regulation -Anemia -Musculoskeletal Disorders -Infectious Diseases -Cancer -Allergic Disorders -Insomnia -Nervous System Disorders I -Nervous System Disorders II -Psychiatric Disorders -Women's Health -Urinary Tract Disorders -Stress and Fatigue -Infertility -Cigarette Smoking -Heavy Alcohol Consumption -Exposure to Heavy Metals -Exercise and Sport Appendix I:
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Drug-Micronutrient Interactions Appendix II: Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Appendix III: Laboratory Diagnosis of Micronutrient Status Index
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Autoren-Porträt von Michael Zimmermann
Michael Zimmermann
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Michael Zimmermann
- 288 Seiten, 88 Abbildungen, Maße: 17,8 x 25,2 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Thieme, Stuttgart
- ISBN-10: 3131279516
- ISBN-13: 9783131279514
- Erscheinungsdatum: 11.07.2001
Sprache:
Englisch
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