Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Dermatology (Nutrition and Health)

Brand: Humana

Author: Watson, Ronald Ross

Edition: 2013

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Number Of Pages: 569

EAN: 9781627031660

Release Date: 27-11-2012

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches

Details: The role of Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Preventive Dermatology provides current and concise scientific appraisal of the efficacy of foods, nutrients, herbs, and dietary supplements in preventing dermal damage and cancer as well as improving skin health. This important new volume reviews and presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive foods and their components derived particularly from vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Primary emphasis is on treatment and prevention of dermal damage focusing on skin cancers with significant health care costs and mortality. Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Preventive Dermatology brings together expert clinicians and researchers working on the different aspects of supplementation, foods, and plant extracts and nutrition and skin health. Their expertise provides the most current knowledge in the field and will serve as the foundation for advancing future research.