Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health

Herausgeber: Gershwin, M E; Belay, Amha

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Highly detailed and heavily referenced, Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health provides a wealth of experimental data on one of the most popular and well researched functional foods on the multi billion dollar global food supplement market. The book outlines the history and features of the plant itself including cultivation, handling, storage, and packaging as well as its use as a therapeutic food product. It discusses Spirulina's nutrition and anti-oxidant profile; its effects on neurobiology, immunity, NK activation, and antibody production; and its role as an antibacterial and antiviral agent. The final chapters look at potential interactions with pharmaceuticals or other bioavailable compounds.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 326
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 242mm x 162mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 526g
• ISBN-13: 9781420052565
• ISBN-10: 142005256X
• Artikelnr.: 21120287

Autorenporträt

M. E. Gershwin, Amha Belay

Inhaltsangabe

Spirulina (Arthrospira): Production and Quality Assurance.
Toxicologic Studies and Antitoxic Properties of Spirulina. Spirulina and
its Therapeutic Implications as a Food Product. Therapeutic Utility of
Spirulina. Antioxidant Profile of Spirulina: A Blue Green Microalga.
Antioxidative and Hepatoprotective Effects of Spirulina. Drug-Induced
Nephrotoxicity Protection by Spirulina. Spirulina and Immunity. NK
Activation Induced by Spirulina. Spirulina and Antibody Production.
Spirulina as an Antiviral Agent. Spirulina and Anti-Bacterial Activity.
Spirulina, Aging and Neurobiology. Spirulina Interactions.