Download or read book The Fourth Conference of the International Coenzyme Q10 Association written by G. P. Littarru and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on coenzyme Q, this book includes topics spanning from biochemical aspects to biomedical implications and clinical use of CoQ10. It addresses the antioxidant aspects as well as the non-mitochondrial electron transport systems, and investigates coenzyme Q biosynthesis in yeast and in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Download or read book Nutritional Cosmetics written by Aaron Tabor and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutritional cosmetics is an emerging area of intense research and marketing and encompasses the concept that orally consumed dietary products can support healthier and more beautiful skin. There are numerous dietary ingredients now being marketed for their potential skin health and beauty benefits and many of these are supported by growing scientific evidence. The purpose of this book is to compile the scientific evidence showing the potential benefits of some of the more extensively researched ingredients. As far as possible, information about the benefits of ingredients consumed orally for skin health is presented. The information contained in this book will help provide insights into an emerging research area and provide scientific background for the potential clinical effectiveness for some of the better researched nutricosmetic ingredients. ABOUT THE EDITORS Aaron Tabor, M.D. is the CEO of Physicians Pharmaceuticals and author of The Revival Slim & Beautiful Diet. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Tabor oversees all clinical research on the Revival Slim & Beautiful Diet plan, conducting randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals in the U.S. Areas of note include weight loss, skin/hair/nail appearance, energy, menopause, PMS, cholesterol, memory, and diabetic health. He is also responsible for directing new Revival product development based on clinical research results. Robert M. Blair, Ph.D. is the Research Manager for Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and manages the daily activities of the Research and Nutrition departments. Dr. Blair received his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University in the field of Reproductive Physiology. Before joining Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc., he worked as an Assistant Professor of Comparative Medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine where he examined the effects of dietary soy on cardiovascular health and cognitive function. - Reviews the most-popular and most-researched nutricosmetic ingredients - Presents information specifically about the benefits of ingredients consumed orally for skin health - Considers the benefits of whey protein, rosemary, soy – and green tea and milk thistle, specifically, for protection against sun damage and photocarcinogenesis - Provides information on antioxidants, incl: potential benefits of botanical antioxidants; carotenoids; coenzyme Q10; healthy fruits; olive fruit; and natural enzymes
Download or read book Mitochondrial Medicine written by Anna Gvozdjáková and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitochondrial medicine deals with diseases that are related to mitochondrial dysfunction due to a number of causes from free radical damage to genetic mutation. This book is based on extensive data gathered over 30 years of clinical and experimental research. In it, internationally recognized authors share their experience in various fields of their expertise and guide readers through the disease process, from basic biochemical mechanisms to diagnosis to therapeutic aspects.
Download or read book Cardiological Society of India Cardiology Update 2014 written by H K Chopra and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Dermatology written by Ronald Ross Watson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Preventive Dermatology provides current and concise scientific appraisal of the efficacy of foods, nutrients, herbs, and dietary supplements in preventing dermal damage and cancer as well as improving skin health. This important new volume reviews and presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive foods and their components derived particularly from vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Primary emphasis is on treatment and prevention of dermal damage focusing on skin cancers with significant health care costs and mortality. Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Preventive Dermatology brings together expert clinicians and researchers working on the different aspects of supplementation, foods, and plant extracts and nutrition and skin health. Their expertise provides the most current knowledge in the field and will serve as the foundation for advancing future research.
Download or read book Reveal The Beauty Secrets written by SAGAR RAY and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We will all live decades longer than our grandparents and parents and will have better health in our later years. With this enhanced longevity, we all want to look as young as we feel. Especially because we are inundated with images of youthful beauty on television, in films, and in glossy fashion magazines, we feel social pressure to improve our appearance. Aspiring to maintain "eternal youth" and to look good is not new and is not just superficial "vanity." Our human nature dictates that we take care of ourselves and enhance our appearance. Throughout history, women from Cleopatra to Marie Antoinette to today's movie stars have used cosmetics and nutrients to beautify and rejuvenate. Indeed recent psychological studies have proven that the better we look, the better we feel, and the healthier, happier, and more productive we become.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 3223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 4-volume Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry, Second Edition, represents the current state of a dynamic and crucial field of study. The Encyclopedia pulls together over 500 articles that help define and explore contemporary biochemistry, with content experts carefully chosen by the Editorial Board to assure both breadth and depth in its coverage. Editors-In-Chief William J. Lennarz and M. Daniel Lane have crafted a work that proceeds from the acknowledgement that understanding every living process-from physiology, to immunology, and genetics-is impossible without a grasp on the basic chemistry that provides its underpinning. Each article in the work provides an up-to-date snapshot of a given topic, written by experts, as well as suggestions for further readings for students and researcher wishing to go into greater depth. Available on-line via SciVerse ScienceDirect, the functionality of the Encyclopedia will provide easy linking to referenced articles, electronic searching, as well an online index and glossary to aid comprehension and searchability. This 4-volume set, thoroughly up-to-date and comprehensive, expertly captures this fast-moving field Curated by two esteemed editors-in-chief and an illustrious team of editors and contributors, representing the state of the field Suggestions for further readings offer researchers and students avenues for deeper exploration; a wide-ranging glossary aids comprehension
Download or read book Coenzyme Q in Aging written by Guillermo López Lluch and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive exploration of research on the essential relationship of the coenzyme Q10 and the process of aging in living organisms. CoQ10 is an important factor in two main aspects of cell physiology: bioenergetics and antioxidant protection. While primary deficiency of CoQ10 is associated with severe and lethal disease, secondary deficiency can be associated with the progression of mitochondrial dysfunction linked to the lessening of biological activities during aging. The book is organized in four sections. The first offers an overview of the function of CoQ10, highlighting the two main functions of CoQ10 in cells: its essential role as electron transport chain member in mitochondria, and the protection of cell membranes against oxidation as one of the main endogenous-synthesized antioxidants. The second section covers research on Coenzyme 10. Topics include studies involving invertebrate models, mammal studies and the influence of CoQ on longevity. Also covered is research involving the role of CoQ in senescence-accelerated mice. Section three examines the effects of reduced CoQ in human aging, as evident in mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative disorders, immunosenescence and fertility and reproduction. The final section, Prolongevity effectors and Coenzyme Q, explores research into slowing or stopping the aging process. Coverage includes strategies including calorie restriction, and modulation of CoQ10 levels by induction of synthesis or by supplementation. Coenzyme Q in Aging benefits a broad readership of researchers, clinicians, educators and students interested in the biochemical and physiological effects of coenzyme Q and the importance of this molecule in aging process.
Download or read book Index of Conference Proceedings written by British Library. Document Supply Centre and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Miracle Nutrient written by Emile G. Bliznakov and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1987 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CoQ10 is a natural nutrient essential to the life and health of every living cell. Without it, our bodies are unable to fight back against infections and disease. Unfortunately, many of us, especially as we age, lack sufficient CoQ10, putting us at risk of serious illness. now Dr. Emile G. Bliznakov and medical writer Gerald L. Hunt tell the whole remarkable story of this life-preserving nutrient already hailed as the immune system miracle. They show that by supplementing your body's natural ability to supply CoQ10, you may dramatically reverse the effects of again, poor diet, and decreasing health to: Revitalize the immune system and aid in its defense against cancer infections. Reverse the effects of again naturally. Protect and strengthen the heart and cardiovascular system. Normalize high blood pressure without side effects. Control or even reverse periodontal (gum) disease. Energize your body and increase your tolerance for exertion. Reduce weight naturally without dieting or drugs. Updated to include the latest medical studies and complete with dietary lists and natural CoQ10 food sources, this important new book is the definitive new guide to CoQ10--the miracle nutrient produced from natural sources now available at pharmacies and health food stores nationwide.
Download or read book Mitochondrial Dysfunction written by Lawrence H. Lash and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methods in Toxicology, Volume 2: Mitochondrial Dysfunction provides a source of methods, techniques, and experimental approaches for studying the role of abnormal mitochondrial function in cell injury. The book discusses the methods for the preparation and basic functional assessment of mitochondria from liver, kidney, muscle, and brain; the methods for assessing mitochondrial dysfunction in vivo and in intact organs; and the structural aspects of mitochondrial dysfunction are addressed. The text also describes chemical detoxification and metabolism as well as specific metabolic reactions that are especially important targets or indicators of damage. The methods for measurement of alterations in fatty acid and phospholipid metabolism and for the analysis and manipulation of oxidative injury and antioxidant systems are also considered. The book further tackles additional methods on mitochondrial energetics and transport processes; approaches for assessing impaired function of mitochondria; and genetic and developmental aspects of mitochondrial disease and toxicology. The text also looks into mitochondrial DNA synthesis, covalent binding to mitochondrial DNA, DNA repair, and mitochondrial dysfunction in the context of developing individuals and cellular differentiation. Microbiologists, toxicologists, biochemists, and molecular pharmacologists will find the book invaluable.
Download or read book Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Statin Associated Muscle Symptoms written by Paul D. Thompson and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) from clinical presentation to treatment and possible metabolic causes. It examines the risk factors, presentations, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, clinical management, and financial costs of SAMS. The book also highlights patients’ perspectives on SAMS such as the psychosocial, emotional, and societal factors influencing their perceptions and experiences. Finally, the book presents the results of observational and clinical trials on the prevalence of SAMS, clinical trials for treatments, and potential future research approaches for improving the understanding and treatment of SAMS. A key addition to the Contemporary Cardiology series, Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms is an essential resource for physicians, medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals in cardiology, endocrinology, pharmacotherapy, primary care, and health promotion and disease prevention.
Download or read book The Coenzyme Q10 Phenomenon written by Stephen T. Sinatra and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998-12-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the latest scientific and clinical research, Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra explains why Coenzyme Q10, a naturally occurring vitamin-like substance, offers tremendous promise in the treatment of heart disease as well as many other ailments.
Download or read book Enhancing the Regulatory Decision Making Approval Process for Direct Food Ingredient Technologies written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-04-29 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) Food Forum was established in 1993 to allow science and technology leaders in the food industry, top administrators in the federal government, representatives from consumer interest groups, and academicians to discuss and debate food and food safety issues openly and in a neutral setting. The Forum provides a mechanism for these diverse groups to identify possible approaches for addressing food and food safety problems and issues surrounding the often complex interactions among industry, academia, regulatory agencies, and consumers. On May 6-7, 1997, the Forum convened a workshop titled Enhancing the Regulatory Decision-Making Process for Direct Food Ingredient Technologies. Workshop speakers and participants discussed legal aspects of the direct food additive approval process, changes in science and technology, and opportunities for reform. Two background papers, which can be found in Appendix A and B, were shared with the participants prior to the workshop. The first paper provided a description and history of the legal framework of the food ingredient approval process and the second paper focused on changes in science and technology practices with emphasis placed on lessons learned from case studies. This document presents a summary of the workshop.
Download or read book Household Almanac written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articles, charts, lists, photographs and illustrations to help you eliminate confusion and uncertainty about topics such as stocking your kitchen, talking about your health, straightening up your home office, taking, editing, storing and sharing digital photos, doing laundry, preparing a home emergency kit and buying electronic gadgets for you car.
Download or read book Future Challenges in Security and Privacy for Academia and Industry written by Jan Camenisch and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th IFIP TC 11 International Information Security Conference, SEC 2011, held in Lucerne, Switzerland, in June 2011. The 24 revised full papers presented together with a keynote talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 100 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on malware, information flow and DoS attacks, authentication, network security and security protocols, software security, policy compliance and obligations, privacy attacks and privacy-enhancing technologies, risk analysis and security metrics, and intrusion detection.
