Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults - Hardcover

Ronald Watson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0124186807 ISBN 13: 9780124186804

Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults focuses on the ways in which food and dietary supplements affect the major health problems of aging adults. Researchers in nutrition, diet, epidemiology, and aging studies, as well as healthcare providers who work with elderly patients will use this comprehensive resource as a tool in their long-term goal of preventing and treating chronic disease within the elderly.

This book brings together a broad range of experts working on the different aspects of foods and dietary supplements (vitamins, herbs, plant extracts, etc.) in health promotion and disease prevention. They have contributed chapters which define a range of ways in which foods, nutriceuticals, and dietary supplements prevent disease and promote health in older adults. They begin by reviewing the medicinal role of foods, herbal, and dietary supplements in health promotion in older adults, as well as some of the most commonly used supplements in elder "self-medication." They review the most recent studies of how foods, herbal, and dietary supplements are effective in the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other obesity associated diseases in older adults. Then they consider alcohol, other drugs, and plant based drugs of abuse which can adversely affect the health of older adults. Lastly, they consider foods and dietary supplements in gene regulation in older adults.

• Investigates the important nutritional requirements of the aging population in health and in relation to various acute and chronic diseases
• Explores the nutritional effects of botanical extracts and components that can have important health promotion benefits, and risks, to ensure safe consumption
• Reviews studies of common diseases within the aging population including cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and infectious diseases that can alter the intake of foods, supplements, and/or requirements for various nutrients
• Investigates the mechanisms of action of components of foods and dietary supplements, in particular gene activation and epigenetics

About this title

Review:

"...a great reference for clinicians working with older adults. Its concise, up-to-date review of research and benefits of herbs and supplements makes it essential for useful conversations that clinicians can have with patients using these products. Score: 80 - 3 Stars." --Doody's

Review:

Comprehensive resource for nutrition and disease researchers on the foods and dietary supplements that affect the major health problems of aging adults

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0124186807
• ISBN 13: 9780124186804
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 398
• Editor: Ronald Watson