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Author Dasgupta, Amitava, 1958- author.

Title Antioxidants in food, vitamins and supplements : prevention and treatment of disease / Amitava Dasgupta, PhD, DABCC, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Kimberly Klein, MD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

Publication Info. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, [2014]
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  613.286 D229A    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction to free radicals and the body's antioxidant defense -- Methods for measuring oxidative stress in the laboratory -- Oxidative stress induced by air pollution and exposure to sunlight -- Oxidative stress caused by cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, and drug abuse -- Oxidative stress induced by household chemicals -- Psychological stress-induced oxidative stress -- Oxidative stress and cardiovascular diseases -- Oxidative stress and cancer -- Diabetes and oxidative stress -- Role of oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases and other diseases related to aging -- Oxidative stress related to other diseases -- Fruits, vegetables, and nuts -- Tea, coffee, and chocolate : rich sources of antioxidants -- Alcoholic beverages : antioxidant and other health benefits of moderate consumption -- Antioxidant vitamins and minerals -- Herbal and other dietary supplements that are antioxidants -- Combating oxidative stress with a healthy lifestyle.
Subject Antioxidants -- Health aspects.
Antioxidants -- Therapeutic use.
Oxidative stress.
Antioxidants -- Health aspects. (OCoLC)fst00810644
Antioxidants -- Therapeutic use. (OCoLC)fst00810647
Oxidative stress. (OCoLC)fst01049566
Added Author Klein, Kimberly, author.
ISBN 9780124058729 (hbk.)
0124058728 (hbk.)
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