Nutritional Toxicology

ISBN-13: 9780367396671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 472 str.

Frank N. Kotsonis; Maureen A. Mackey

Opis

Nutrients are gaining recognition for their role in protecting against the toxic effects of free radicals, alcohol and other substances. At the same time, food technology, novel foods and new ingredients give rise to new toxicological issues. Nutritional Toxicology explores these issues, especially the importance of xenobiotics and antioxidant nutrients in protecting against oxidative damage generated by free radicals. It also discusses how the diet can influence metabolism of drugs, how alcohol consumption affects nutritional status, and how nutritional status affects alcohol metabolism. The effect of age on the body's ability to metabolize drugs and toxicants is discussed in detail.

Spis treści

Antioxidant Nutrients and Protection From Free Radicals. Carotenoids and Health Risk. The Role of Nutrients in Detoxification Mechanisms. Foods Derived From Genetically Modified Crop Plants. Allergic Reactions and Food Intolerances. Ethanol Toxicity and Nutritional Status. Interactions Between Foods, Nutritional Supplements and Drugs. Phytosterols in Human Health. Threshhold of Regulation: A Unifying Concept in Food Safety Assessment. Biotechnology-derived and Novel Foods: Safety Approaches and Regulations. Safety Effectiveness and Labeling of Self Care Products. Functional Foods: Regulatory and Scientific Considerations. Estimation of Food Chemical Intake. Post Marketing Surveillance in the Food Industry: the Aspartame Case Study. Regulation of Flavor Ingredients. Food Irradiation. Carcinogens.

O autorze

Frank N. Kotsonis, Maureen A. Mackey