Nutritional Toxicology

ISBN-13: 9780415248655 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 472 str.

Frank N. Kotsonis; Maureen A. Mackey

Opis

Nutrients are increasingly being recognised for their role in protecting against the toxic effects of free radicals, alcohol and other substances. At the same time, advances in food technology, the appearance of novel foods and new ingredients have generated new toxicological issues. This book discusses the role of nutrients in protecting the body against toxicants. It explores the overall importance of the metabolism of xenobiotics, and antioxidant nutrients in their role in protecting against free radicals.

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