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1. Tocotrienols

   Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols, Second Edition

   Edited by Barrie Tan, Ronald Ross Watson, Victor R. Preedy

   The first 90 years of vitamin E research has produced prolific and notable discoveries, but until the last few decades, attention has been given mostly to the biological activities and underlying mechanisms of alpha-tocopherol, which we now know is one of more than eight vitamin E isomers....

   Published September 4th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Melatonin in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson

   Melatonin is a powerful hormone and antioxidant with numerous effects on the metabolism and the health of humans. Available as a dietary supplement in the United States since 1993, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter alternative remedies available. Comprising contributions from...

   Published August 24th 2011 by CRC Press
3. DHEA in Human Health and Aging

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson

   Reduced production of DHEA associated with the diseases that accompany aging has led to its use as a nutritional supplement for antiaging, metabolic support, and other purposes. While animal studies have clearly shown substantial benefits of DHEA in combating various disease states, the effect of...

   Published July 21st 2011 by CRC Press
4. Bioactive Foods and Extracts

   Cancer Treatment and Prevention

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson, Victor R. Preedy

   Though there is considerable historical and anecdotal record for the use and efficacy of the cancer preventative properties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, modern healthcare professionals require scientific evidence and verifiable results to make defensible decisions on the benefits, risks, and...

   Published November 10th 2010 by CRC Press
5. Fatty Acids in Health Promotion and Disease Causation

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson

   Fatty Acids in Health Promotion and Disease Causation focuses on heart disease and the role that fatty acids can play in its prevention and causation. It provides information on special populations, Native Americans, stroke, and cardiac injury as examples of areas where...

   Published January 26th 2010 by AOCS Publishing
6. Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and the Liver

   Edited by Victor R. Preedy, Raj Lakshman, Rajaventhan Srirajaskanthan, Ronald Ross Watson

   Well-illustrated throughout and with in-depth analyses, Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and the Liver provides a holistic understanding of the causative elements that precipitate liver disease and the nutritional factors and regimens that reverse deteriorating hepatic function. This up-to-date resource...

   Published September 13th 2009 by CRC Press
7. Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged, Fourth Edition

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson

   Series: Modern Nutrition

   Detailed Review of Nutritional Therapies Used to Combat Elderly Health Issues The combination of the aging baby-boomer generation and their increased longevity has been fortunately met with increased research and greater understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in the elderly....

   Published October 19th 2008 by CRC Press
8. Tocotrienols

   Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson, Victor R. Preedy

   A New Avenue of Research Beyond Traditional Studies of Vitamin E In the current literature, more than 95% of all studies of vitamin E are directed toward the specific exploration of the bioactive component a-tocopherol. Until recently, there has been a dearth of research into non-tocopherol...

   Published August 25th 2008 by CRC Press
9. Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 4

   Edited by Victor R. Preedy, Ronald Ross Watson

   Series: Reviews in Food and Nutrition

   Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 4 includes the most recent reviews of current issues involved in the toxicity of food and nutrients. With contributors from the fields of medicine, public health, and environmental science, the continuation of this series distills a broad range of...

   Published March 16th 2005 by CRC Press
10. Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 2

    Edited by Victor R. Preedy, Ronald Ross Watson

    Series: Reviews in Food and Nutrition

    This second volume of Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity follows on directly from the successes of the first volume published last year. This series disseminates important data pertaining to food and nutrition safety and toxicology that is relevant to humans. Chapters in this series extend from...

    Published August 12th 2004 by CRC Press