Handbook of Nutritionally Essential Mineral Elements

Description

Assessing both macro and micro elements, this single-source reference offers comprehensive, definitive information on all of the essential mineral elements–focusing on biochemical and physiological processes. Describes in detail the function of the nutritionally necessary elements revealed through the latest techniques in molecular biology as well as traditional research methods! Furnishing immediate access to hands-on information, the Handbook of Nutritionally Essential Mineral Elements covers chemical properties analysis metabolism metabolic and physiological function toxicity future research needs and much more! Written by more than 25 internationally recognized experts in the field and containing nearly 3400 bibliographic citations, the Handbook of Nutritionally Essential Mineral Elements is an indispensable resource for nutritionists, biochemists, food scientists and technologists, organic and analytical chemists, dietitians, pharmacologists, toxicologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, public and allied health professionals, general practice physicians, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level students in these disciplines.