Tocotrienols : Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols

English

ISBN: 1439884412

EAN: 9781439884416

Category: Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Vitamins

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Release Date: 09/30/2012

Synopsis: Tocotrienols are bioactive components of vitamin E that are important regulators of oxidant status and play roles in disease prevention. They have been found to reduce cholesterol, suppress tumors, and protect the heart from oxidative stress. This edition features all new chapters written by experts in the field. The text provides coverage of such topics as tocotrienols and their mechanisms of action; inflammation and antioxidant actions; the role of tocotrienols in the treatment and prevention of cancer and in cardiovascular health; diabetes and other hormone regulation; and neuroprotection by tocotrienols. It also addresses animal and in vitrostudies as well as mechanistic and pre-clinical studies.

Tocotrienols : Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Edition: 2

Width: 0.7 inches

Length: 1.0 inches

Weight: 0.04 oz

Pages: 400