The vitamins : fundamental aspects in nutrition and health The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health Fifth Edition provides the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin like substances. Health related themes present insights into the use of vitamins not only for general nutritional balance but also as a factor in the prevention and or treatment of specific health issues such as overall immunity inflammatory diseases obesity and anemia. Readers will gain an understanding of the roles vitamins play in gene expression and epigenetics providing important information on the further development of personalized medical treatments that will also allow them to establish appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles. This cohesive well organized presentation of each vitamin includes key words case studies and coverage of the metabolic functions of appropriate vitamins. The readability of this complex content is highly regarded by students instructors researchers and professionals alike. Provided by publisher