Amino Acids in Human Nutrition and Health

Human health issues relating to amino acids are extremely broad and include metabolic disorders of amino acid metabolism as well as their presence in food and use as supplements. This book covers the biochemistry of amino acid metabolism in the context of health and disease.

Amino Acids in Human Nutrition and Health Edited by J.P.F D'Mello Human health issues relating to amino acids are extremely diverse and include metabolic disorders as well as their presence in food and use as dietary supplements. The unprecedented scale of recent advances in the metabolism and utilization of amino acids reveals the need to acknowledge these developments within a comprehensive volume that reflects the modernizing and progressive agenda of amino acid research. Beginning with an introduction to the principal enzymes, this book offers in-depth coverage of the biochemistry of amino acids in the context of health and disease, discussing their use as food supplements, in clinical therapy and in nutritional support. It also focuses on major recent developments in epidemiology and clinical interventions, bringing together the most up-to-date research in the field and highlighting new areas of study that will be needed to direct future research. An invaluable resource for researchers and students in biochemistry, medicine, human nutrition and food science, as well as those in the pharmaceutical industry, this book integrates recent advances relating to amino acids within the disciplines of nutrition and health. Related Titles Health-promoting Properties of Fruits and Vegetables Edited by L.A. Terry 2011 432 pages ISBN 978 1 84593 528 3 Natural Antimicrobials in Food Safety and Quality Edited by M. Rai and M.L. Chikindas 2011 c.336 pages ISBN 978 1 84593 769 0 Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies: Food-based Approaches Edited by B. Thompson and L. Amoroso 2010 432 pages ISBN 978 1 84593 714 0 Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins Edited by J.P.F. D'Mello 2003 452 pages ISBN 978 0 85199 607 3

Human health issues relating to amino acids are extremely broad and include metabolic disorders of amino acid metabolism as well as their presence in food and use as supplements. This book covers the biochemistry of amino acid metabolism in the context of health and disease. It discusses their use as food supplements, in clinical therapy and nutritional support and focuses on major recent developments, highlighting new areas of research that will be needed to sustain further interest in the field.