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Nutrient Metabolism: Structures, Functions, and Genetics

Kohlmeier, Martin

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • Forewordix
  • Acknowledgmentsx
  • Chapter 1. Introduction1
  • Nutrients1
  • Chapter 2. Chemical Senses7
  • Molecular basis of smell7
  • Taste10
  • Chemestesis21
  • Chapter 3. Intake Regulation25
  • Appetite25
  • Thirst31
  • Chapter 4. Absorption, Transport, and Retention37
  • Digestion and absorption37
  • Renal processing56
  • The blood-brain barrier70
  • Materno-fetal nutrient transport77
  • Chapter 5. Xenobiotics85
  • Heterocyclic amines85
  • Flavonoids and isoflavones92
  • Garlic compounds106
  • Chapter 6. Fatty Acids111
  • Structure and function of fatty acids111
  • Overfeeding143
  • Acetate147
  • Myristic acid153
  • Conjugated linoleic acid157
  • Docosahexaenoic acid164
  • Trans-fatty acids175
  • Chlorophyll/phytol/phytanic acid179
  • Chapter 7. Carbohydrates, Alcohols, and Organic Acids187
  • Carbohydrates187
  • Glucose193
  • Fructose210
  • Galactose216
  • Xylitol223
  • Pyruvate227
  • Oxalate232
  • Ethanol235
  • Chapter 8. Amino Acids and Nitrogen Compounds243
  • Structure and function of amino acids244
  • Starvation268
  • Glutamate272
  • GIutamine280
  • Glycine288
  • Threonine295
  • Serine300
  • Alanine308
  • Phenylalanine314
  • Tyrosine321
  • Tryptophan328
  • Methionine338
  • Cysteine348
  • Lysine356
  • Leucine363
  • Valine370
  • Isoleucine377
  • Aspartate383
  • Asparagine389
  • Arginine395
  • Proline404
  • Histidine412
  • Taurine421
  • Creatine427
  • Carnitine432
  • Melatonin439
  • Choline447
  • Chapter 9. Fat-soluble Vitamins and Non-Nutrients457
  • Free radicals and antioxidants457
  • Vitamin A464
  • Vitamin D478
  • Vitamin E490
  • Vitamin K501
  • Cholesterol511
  • Lipoate526
  • Ubiquinone532
  • Chapter 10. Water Soluble Vitamins and Non-Nutrients539
  • Methylation539
  • Vitamin C542
  • Thiamin551
  • Riboflavin561
  • Niacin570
  • Vitamin B6581
  • Folate591
  • Vitamin B12603
  • Biotin613
  • Pantothenate619
  • Queuine625
  • Biopterin628
  • Inositol634
  • Chapter 11. Minerals and Trace Elements643
  • Water643
  • Sodium649
  • Potassium655
  • Chlorine660
  • Iron667
  • Copper678
  • Zinc685
  • Calcium693
  • Phosphorus700
  • Magnesium708
  • Iodine712
  • Fluorine718
  • Selenium722
  • Manganese728
  • Molybdenum733
  • Cobalt739
  • Chromium742
  • Boron746
  • Silicon750
  • Bromine753
  • Arsenic757
  • Vanadium762
  • Nickel766
  • Chapter 12. Applications769
  • Genetic variation769
  • Nutrient adequacy and supplementation775
  • Nutrient interactions779
  • Using molecular databases782
  • Index785
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780124177628
  • ISBN-13 9780080537894
  • Author Kohlmeier, Martin
  • Category Health & Fitness
  • Subject Nutrition

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Nutrient Metabolism defines the molecular fate of nutrients and other dietary compounds in humans, as well as outlining the molecular basis of processes supporting nutrition, such as chemical sensing and appetite control. It focuses on the presentation of nutritional biochemistry; and the reader is given a clear and specific perspective on the events that control utilization of dietary compounds. Slightly over 100 self-contained chapters cover all essential and important nutrients as well as many other dietary compounds with relevance for human health. An essential read for healthcare professionals and researchers in all areas of health and nutrition who want to access the wealth of nutrition knowledge available today in one single source.

Key Features
* Highly illustrated with relevant chemical structures and metabolic pathways
* Foreword by Steven Zeisel, Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
* First comprehensive work on the subject