B vitamins and folate : chemistry, analysis, function and effects

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B vitamins and folate : chemistry, analysis, function and effects

edited by Victor R. Preedy

(Food and nutritional components in focus / edited by Victor R. Preedy, No.4)

Royal Society of Chemistry, c2013

  • hbk.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

B Vitamins and Folate covers thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, cobalamin and folate. The book begins with an overview covering the historical context of B vitamins, disease and fortification effects. Coverage then includes chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism across the vitamins and related compounds; analysis including spectrofluorimetry, isotope dilution mass spectrometry, chromatography; and finishes with the functional effects in humans including in strokes, epilepsy, dementia and kidney disease. Written by an expert team, this book provides a fascinating insight for those with an interest in the health and nutritional sciences.

Table of Contents

  • B Vitamins in Context
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Analysis
  • Function and Effects
  • Subject Index

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