Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in North America and around the world. The staggering medical costs involved in treating patients suffering from this disease demand an alternative approach to prevent or minimize its development. In Functional Foods and Cardiovascular Disease, international researchers reveal essential up-to-date information on the role that functional foods and nutraceuticals play in preventing the development of heart disease.
Highlighting the physiological benefits of a host of functional foods, the book examines:
While there have been great improvements in treating coronary heart disease through surgery and medications, prevention through diet and exercise should remain an essential priority in maintaining the health of the aging population. Nutritionists, food scientists, and those working in the health industry will find that this book enhances their understanding of the potential role of functional foods in combating cardiovascular disease before more aggressive treatment is needed.
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Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in North America and around the world. The staggering medical costs involved in treating patients suffering from this disease demand an alternative approach to prevent or minimize its development. In Functional Foods and Cardiovascular Disease, international researchers reveal essential up-to-date information on the role that functional foods and nutraceuticals play in preventing the development of heart disease.
Highlighting the physiological benefits of a host of functional foods, the book examines:
While there have been great improvements in treating coronary heart disease through surgery and medications, prevention through diet and exercise should remain an essential priority in maintaining the health of the aging population. Nutritionists, food scientists, and those working in the health industry will find that this book enhances their understanding of the potential role of functional foods in combating cardiovascular disease before more aggressive treatment is needed.
Imprint | Crc Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2012 |
Editors | Mohammed H. Moghadasian, N.A. Michael Eskin |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 296 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4200-7110-8 |
Barcode | 9781420071108 |
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LSN | 1-4200-7110-6 |