Inflammation, Advancing Age and Nutrition
Subtitle: Research and Clinical Interventions
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9780123978035
Subjects: Inflammation; Older people, nutrition
Description: The book provides a comprehensive overview to understanding the integrated impact of the concepts of cellular and molecular aspects, models, environmental factors, and lifestyle involved in premature aging. Additionally, it examines how functional food, dietary nutraceuticals or pharmacological compounds can reverse inflammation and premature aging based on personalized medicine. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, nutritionists, health practitioners, students and for all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field. Includes models of aging, including worm, mouse and humanExplores the relationship of inflammation with diseases, including ocular health, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and muscle healthEncompasses a variety of lifestyle impacts, including diet, exercise and nutritionIncludes suggested nutritional interventions.