The Fats of Life: Essential Fatty Acids in Health and Disease
- List Price:
$59.95
- Buy New: $45.31
-
as of 2/10/2012 17:59 CST details
- You Save: $14.64 (24%)
- Seller:Amazon.com
- Languages:English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
- Media:Hardcover
- Number Of Items:1
- Edition:1
- Pages:296
- Shipping Weight (lbs):1.5
- Dimensions (in):9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1
- Publication Date:February 4, 2010
- ISBN:081354677X
- EAN:9780813546773
Shipping:Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
Omega-3s, trans-fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acidùresearch facts about fatty acids and their relationship to heart disease and atherosclerosis, obesity, cancer, and neurological disorders abound. Chemical names appear on every nutrition label. But, just what do these terms mean in health and disease?
The Fats of Life delineates the importance of essential fatty acids, with a focus on distinctions between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid variants. The chemical and biochemical characteristics of these fatty acids and their metabolism to a vast array of potent bioactive messengers are described in the context of their potential effects on general health and impact on various diseases and neurological disorders. Glen D. Lawrence addresses in detail the capacity for polyunsaturated fatty acids to influence asthma, atherosclerosis, heart disease, inflammation, cancer, and immunity. Lawrence makes clear that our understanding of the biochemical and physiological effects of dietary fats has advanced tremendously as a result of careful research, but he also stresses that this knowledge has not easily translated into sound dietary recommendations.
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.