Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults Ebook (nilibook.shop)

Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older AdultsInvestigates the important nutritional requirements of the aging population in health and in relation to various acute and chronic diseases Explores the nutritional effects of botanical extracts and components that can have important health promotion benefits, and risks, to ensure safe consumption Reviews studies of common diseases within the aging population including cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and infectious diseases that can alter the intake of foods, supplements, and/or requirements for various nutrients Investigates the mechanisms of action of components of foods and dietary supplements, in particular gene activation and epigenetics ISBN: 9780124186804, 0124186807