Carotenoids and Vitamin A in Translational Medicine
| Author | : Olaf Sommerburg |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 439 |
| Release | : 2013-04-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781040197998 |
| ISBN-13 | : 104019799X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Carotenoids and Vitamin A in Translational Medicine by : Olaf Sommerburg
Download or read book Carotenoids and Vitamin A in Translational Medicine written by Olaf Sommerburg and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vitamin A (retinol) is an essential dietary compound with myriad metabolic and regulatory functions. Deficiency can result in vision problems, compromised immune responses, and a host of other medical issues. More than 600 carotenoids have been identified in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria, and around 50 carotenoids-includingcarotene-can be co
