The Encyclopedia of Vitamin E

by Victor R. Preedy, V Watson

Overview

Containing over 80 chapters written by international contributors, this book provides a unique and detailed reference on the biomedical features of Vitamin E. It explores both positive and negative effects and actions, focusing on key issues such as the properties and composition of Vitamin E, its dietary effects and the role it plays in physiological, metabolic, immune and reproductive systems. Chapters also examine the therapeutic use of Vitamin E in treating Alzheimers disease, Parkinson's Disease, diabetes, arthritis, blood pressure, cystic fibrosis, liver disease and HIV. The book concludes with a detailed examination of the potential role of Vitamin E in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845930752
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	04/10/2007
Series:	CABI Series
Pages:	960
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.90(d)

About the Author

Victor R. Preedy is at Kings College London, UK.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Nomenclature, Biochemical, Physical and Chemical Aspects of Vitamin E Related Compounds
Section 2: Dietary and Nutritional Influences and General Effects
Section 3: Cocktails, Anti-Oxidant Mixtures and Novel Analogues
Section 4: General Physiological Systems, Metabolism and Metabolic Stress
Section 5: Brain, Neurological and Optical Systems
Section 6: Reproductive Systesm, Fetus and Infant
Section 7: Musculo-Skeletal Systems and Exercise
Section 8: Cardiovascular, Haematological and Pulmonary Systems
Section 9: Skin
Section 10: Hepatic, Nephrotic and Gastrointestinal Systems and Other Organ Systems
Section 11: Immune and Haematological Systems
Section 12: Cancer