Basu (U. of Alberta), Norman J. Temple (Athabasca U.) and Manohar L. Garg (U. of Newcastle) present 31 contributions that discuss how antioxidants play an important role in the progression of major human degenerative diseases and conditions. Topics include antioxidants and their mechanisms of action; their role in an array of conditions including diabetes, cataracts, cystic fibrosis, cognitive functions and ageing, and coronary heart, respiratory, and malignant diseases; indicators for oxidative stress; and consumer issues. Distributed by Oxford U. Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Antioxidants play an important role in the progression of major human degenerative diseases and conditions. This book covers antioxidants and their mechanisms of action; their role in a whole array of conditions including coronary heart disease, malignant disease, diabetes, cataracts, respiratory disease, cystic fibrosis, cognitive functions, and aging; their indicators for oxidative stress; and related consumer issues. In 32 chapters contributed by world authorities in antioxidants, the volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the field.
