Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 408 g
Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 408 g
ISBN: 978-0-367-45419-7
Verlag: CRC Press
Topics covered in Volume Three include:
- MEG-related toxic, pathological, and etiological findings in the liver, stomach, blood, testes/uterus, kidneys, peritoneum, and skin
- Current information on pharmacokinetic and toxicodynamic aspects of methyl mercury toxicity
- The limits set by various agencies for, and the possible effects of, exposure to Uranium via ingestion and inhalation
- Evidence that nutrition can modify PCB toxicity and its implications in numerous age-related diseases
- The most recent findings on oxysterols' toxic and pro-atherosclerotic effects and the use of antioxidants supplements to prevent their generation in foods
- Examples of published safety data, drug interactions, and problems with formulated products
- Potential dangers and benefits of genetically modified foods, moral and ethical issues, and benefit risk ratios
- Emerging issues in food contamination, recently-discovered contaminants, the increased use of genetically engineered crops, and their effects on children
- New views on the onset of celiac disease, its symptoms outside the gastrointestinal tract, and its diagnosis and management
A timely compilation, the book sheds light on the most important issues in food safety today. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the food industry or academics researching food science and food technology.
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Academic and Professional Reference
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Weitere Infos & Material
Methyleugenol in the Diet: Toxic and Pathological Aspects. Methyl Mercury Toxicity: Pharmacokinetics and Toxicodynamic Aspects. Adverse Effects and Toxicity of Nutraceuticals. Safety Concerns of Genetically Modified Foods. Celiac Disease: A New Paradigm of an Immune-Related Disorder Due to Dietary Gluten. Uranium in Food and Water: Actual and Potential Effects. Oxidized Products of Cholesterol: Toxic Effects. Food Contaminants and Children: Cause for Concern. Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Oxidative Stress, and Diet.