The Vitamins Av Gerald F. (professor Nutrition Emeritus Division Of Nutritional Sciences Cornell University Ithaca Ny Usa) Combs Jr., James P. (nutrit

<i>The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Sixth Edition</i> presents both overviews and in-depth discussions of the sources, chemistry, metabolism and functions of these essential nutrients in physiology and health. Sections cover perspectives (history of discovery, general properties and impacts), individual Vitamins (their respective chemistries, metabolism), and their dietary sources and global needs. In addition, the inclusion and interpretation of recent clinical research findings relevant to all vitamins, particularly vitamins A, D, E, K, C, thiamin, folate and vitamin B12 is included, along with an expanded discussion on single-carbon metabolism), implications to neuropathies, and more.<ul><li>Presents complete information about vitamins in a format useful as both a teaching text and desk reference </li><li>Includes coverage of vitamin-related topics not typically found in general nutrition texts (e.g., enteric microbial biosynthesis of vitamins, global preva

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