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Taylor & Francis Ltd Folate In Health And Disease 2Nd Edition 2009 by Lynn B. Bailey
During the fifteen years since the bestselling first edition of Folate in Health and Disease was published, there have been thousands of new research studies related to folate and its role in health and disease. The second edition of the book uniquely bridges the gap between basic science and public health/clinical medicine.Presents Groundbreaking Findings on Folate's Role in HealthNew insights related to folate chemistry, bioavailability, kinetics, metabolism, nutrient-gene, and nutrient-nutrient interaction are coupled with a public health/clinical medicine perspective of research findings targeted to birth defects, vascular and neurological diseases, and cancer. Epidemiological evidence is interpreted in tandem with new findings related to folate's mechanistic role in health maintenance and disease/birth defect prevention. Global recommendations for folate intake and a synopsis of folic acid fortification programs are featured. Folate acid intake and status in the U.S. are described in relation to the impact of fortification. A comprehensive critique of analytical techniques for folate analysis provides a valuable resource for future investigations as well as an interpretation of existing studies. Contributions from 50+ International ExpertsThis authoritative text covers:Folate-related genetic polymorphisms and birth defect riskFolic acid fortification programs and effects on NTDs Vitamin B12 and choline interactions with folate Alcohol's influence on folate status and methionine metabolismClinical folate deficiency and assessmentFolate intake recommendations globally; consumption and status in the U.S.Assembling more than 50 international experts working on the front lines of folate research, this standard-setting reference brings you up to speed on the explosion of information garnered from a wealth of new developments. It continues to be a must-have resource for investigators in both basic and applied research and scientists and nutritionists in academia, clinical medicine, and public health. Folate Chemistry and Metabolism, Barry ShaneFolate Bioavailability, Helene McNulty and Kristina PentievaFolate Biochemical Pathways and Their Regulation, Patrick J. StoverGenetic Variation: Effect on Folate Metabolism and Health, Karen E. Christensen and Rima RozenFolate in Pregnancy and Lactation, Tsunenobu Tamura, Mary Frances Picciano, and Michelle Kay McGuireFolate Status and Birth Defect Risk: Epidemiological Perspective, Charlotte A. Hobbs, Gary M. Shaw, Martha M. Werler, and Bridget MosleyFolate-Related Birth Defects: Embryonic Consequences of Abnormal Folate Transport and Metabolism, Deeann Wallis, Johnathan L. Ballard, Gary M. Shaw, Edward J. Lammer, and Richard H. FinnellFolic Acid Fortification: Neural Tube Defect Risk Reduction-A Global Perspective, Robert J. Berry, Joseph Mulinare, and Heather C. HamnerFolate and Cancer: Epidemiological Perspective, Jia Chen, Xinran Xu, Amy Liu, and Cornelia M. UlrichFolate and Carcinogenesis: Basic Mechanisms, Eric Ciappio and Joel B. MasonFolate and Vascular Disease: Epidemiological Perspective, Sari R. Kalin and Eric B. RimmFolate and Vascular Disease: Basic Mechanisms, Luciana Hannibal, Alla V. Glushchenko, and Donald W. JacobsenFolate and Neurological Function: Epidemiological Perspective, Martha Savaria Morris and Paul F. JacquesFolate and Neurological Disease: Basic Mechanisms, Teodoro Bottiglieri and Edward ReynoldsFolate-Vitamin B12 Interrelationships: Links to Disease Risk, Anne M. MolloyClinical Folate Deficiency, Sally P. StablerInfluence of Alcohol on Folate Status and Methionine Metabolism in Relation to Alcoholic Liver Disease, Charles H. Halsted, Valentina Medici, and Farah EsfandiariFolate and Choline Inter-relationships: Metabolic and Potential Health Implications, Marie A. CaudillFolate: Recommended Intakes, Consumption, and Status, Gail P. A. Kauwell, Megan L. Diaz, Quanhe Yang, and Lynn B. BaileyKinetics of Folate and One-Carbon Metabolism, Jesse F. Gregory III, Vanessa R. da Silva, and Yvonne LamersFolate Analytical Methodology, Christine M. Pfeiffer, Zia Fazili, and Mindy ZhangIndex