The Antioxidants (The Nutrition Superbook, Vol 1)

759 Pages·2000·2.55 MB·English

by  Jean Barilla

The Nutrition Superbook. Vol. 1, The
title:
Antioxidants
author: Barilla, Jean.
publisher: NTC Contemporary
isbn10 | asin:
print isbn13: 9780879836719
ebook isbn13: 9780071393706
language: English
subject Vitamins in human nutrition, Antioxidants.
publication date: 1995
lcc: QP771.N88 1996eb
ddc: 612.3/99
subject: Vitamins in human nutrition, Antioxidants.
Page i
The Nutrition Superbook
1
The Antioxidants
Page ii
KEATS TITLES OF RELATED INTEREST
The Big Family Guide to All the Minerals
Frank Murray
The Big Family Guide to All the Vitamins
Ruth Adams
Maximize Your Health-Span with Antioxidants
Carmia Borek, Ph.D.
Dr. Wright's Guide to Healing with Nutrition
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D.
Mental and Elemental Nutrients
Carl C. Pfeiffer, M.D., Ph.D.
The Nutrition Desk Reference
Robert H. Garrison, Jr., M.A.,R.Ph. and
Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D.
Nutritional Influences on Illness
Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D.
Pycnogenol: The Super "Protector" Nutrient
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D. and
Chithan Kandaswami, Ph.D.
Vitamin C: The Master Nutrient
Sandra Goodman, Ph.D.
Wellness Medicine
Robert A. Anderson, M.D.
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The Nutrition Superbook
1
The Antioxidants
Edited by
Jean Barilla, M.S.
Keats Publishing, Inc.
NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
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The information contained in this book is not intended as medical
advice. Its intention is solely informational and educational. Please
consult a medical or health professional should the need for one be
indicated.
PYCNOGENOL is a registered trademark of Horphag Research, Ltd.
THE NUTRITION SUPERBOOK: VOLUME I: THE
ANTIOXDANTS
Copyright © 1995 by Keats Publishing, Inc.
All rights reserved
No part of this book may be copied or reproduced in any form without
the written consent of the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The Nutrition superbook / edited by Jean Barilla.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: v. 1. The antioxidants.
ISBN 0-87983-671-7
1. Vitamins in human nutrition. 2. Antioxidants. I. Barrila,
Jean.
QP771.N88 1995
612.3'99dc20 95-11419
CIP
Printed in the United States of America
Published by Keats Publishing, Inc.
27 Pine Street, Box 876
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840-0876
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Page v
To
LINUS PAULING
whose pursuit of knowledge and revelations in molecular biology
made the world a healthier place for all of us.
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CONTENTS
Foreword xiii
WILLIAM A. PRYOR, PH.D.
Part One: The Basics 1
The Antioxidants. The Nutrients That Guard the Body 5
Against Cancer, Heart Disease, Arthritis and Allergiesand
Even Slow the Aging Process
RICHARD A. PASSWATER, PH.D.
The Protectors 5
Cancer 8
The Immune System and Vitamin A 9
The Key Antioxidantsan Overview 14
Antioxidant Combinations Are Better 25
What Is Aging? 25
Antioxidants and Disease 27
How Much? 32
Bibliography 33
Health News: World Conference on Antioxidants Shows 34
Many Preventive Functions
Health News: Antioxidants Are Crucial for Heart Health; 39
They Protect Against Stroke, Heart Attack
Health News: How Antioxidant Nutrients Form First Line 42
of Cancer Defense
Part Two: The Key Antioxidants 47
Beta-Carotene. The Backstage Nutrient Now Universally 49
Recognized for Cancer Prevention
RICHARD A. PASSWATER, PH.D.
Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A 50
Cancer: 50 Years of Research 53
Sources and Daily Requirement 64
Health News: Beyond Beta: Alpha and Other Carotenes 69
Shown to Have Up to 100 Times More Antioxidant Power
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Vitamin C. The Great Vitamin That Provides Optimum 73
Health and Immunity
JACK JOSEPH CHALLEM
The Discovery and Rediscovery of Vitamin C 75
What Happens When You "Catch" a Cold? 77
Vitamin C Reverses Degenerative Diseases 84
Vitamin C in the Prevention and Control of Cancer 86
Vitamin C Relieves Periodontal Disease 89
Vitamin C Lowers Cholesterol, Strengthens Heart 90
Muscle
Vitamin C Prevents Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 91
Other Benefits of Vitamin C 92
Vitamin C Is for Everyone 94
References 95
Health News: The Absolute Latest on Vitamin C from Its 98
Foremost Advocate
Vitamin E. New Roles for the Vitamin That Preserves the 100
Health and Integrity of Body Cells
LEN MERVYN, PH.D.
How Vitamin E Functions and Protects 102
Vitamin E as a Therapeutic Agent 114
New Insight into Vitamin E Potency 122
References 125