| Description |
1 online resource (xxxii, 855 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Food and nutritional components in focus, 2045-1695 ; no. 4 |
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Food and nutritional components in focus ; 4.
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| Contents |
B Vitamins in Context; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Analysis; Function and Effects; Subject Index |
| Summary |
"B Vitamins and Folate covers thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, cobalamin and folate. The book begins with an overview covering the historical context of B vitamins, disease and fortification effects. Coverage then includes chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism across the vitamins and related compounds; analysis including spectrofluorimetry, isotope dilution mass spectrometry, chromatography; and finishes with the functional effects in humans including in strokes, epilepsy, dementia and kidney disease. Written by an expert team and delivering high quality information, this book provides a fascinating insight into this area of health and nutritional science. It will bridge scientific disciplines so that the information is more meaningful and applicable to health in general. Part of a series of books, it is specifically designed for chemists, analytical scientists, forensic scientists, food scientists, dieticians and health care workers, nutritionists, toxicologists and research academics. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it could also be suitable for lecturers and teachers in food and nutritional sciences and as a college or university library reference guide."-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record and online resource (viewed Feb. 11, 2013) |
| Subject |
Vitamin B complex.
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Vitamin B in human nutrition.
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Folic acid.
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Folic acid in human nutrition.
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Nutrition.
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Vitamin B deficiency.
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Folic Acid
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Vitamin B Complex
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Chemistry.
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Food & beverage technology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry.
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Vitamin B deficiency
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Nutrition
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Folic acid
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Folic acid in human nutrition
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Vitamin B complex
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Vitamin B in human nutrition
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Preedy, Victor R.
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| ISBN |
9781849734714 |
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1849734712 |
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