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Recent vitamin research
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- Book Synopsis
- The book opens with a survey by Dr. Motron Cowan of biotin-responsive metabolic disorders of children. A group of Japanese researchers then present their latest data on the complex interactions between vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in bone calcification. The author reviews the prolific published information relating vitramin C to infectious diseases and presents the results of an 8 year study into the prophylactic value of high-dose ascorbic acid (AA) and the common cold. Professor Kristoffersen and Dr. Rolschau review the effects of vitamin supplements during pregnancy and intrauterine growth. Possible protective effects of vitamin A and other retinoids against cancer are discussed by Dr. Jill Blunck, while Dr. Sue Tonkin describes her results on the interaction between oral contraceptives and riboflavin. Finally, the possible prevention of neural tube defects by vitamin supplements by Professor Laurence.
- About The Author
- Michael H. Briggs D.Sc., Ph.D., F.I. Bio., F.R.C Path., is Professor of Human Biology at Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Currently he is Dean of Sciences.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781138561663
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CRC Press, (25 January 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 222
- Weight
- 410 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 254 x 178 mm
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