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Mitochondria in health and disease /

As the body's energy suppliers, the mitochondria have a serious impact on our health. This practical, evidence-based guide shows how to monitor mitochondrial function, and use personalized nutrition to optimise mitochondrial health. Included is a plethora of practical tools for facilitating dia...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Griffiths, Ray (Nutritional therapist) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, UK ; Philadelphia, PA, USA : Singing Dragon, an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.
Colección:Personalized nutrition and lifestyle medicine for healthcare practitioners
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Intro; Mitochondria in Health and Disease, part of Personalized Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine for Healthcare Practitioners series by Ray Griffiths; Foreword by Lorraine Nicolle; Disclaimer; Abbreviations; Part I. Mitochondrial Functions: The Doorway to Understanding the Body as a Whole; 1. What Are Mitochondria?; 2. Enabling Evolution; 3. Energy Production; 4. Mitochondrial Dynamics; 5. Maintaining Allostasis; 6. Acetyl-CoA: A Vital Energy Source and Controller of a Cell; 7. Synthesizing Cellular Components; 8. Ketone Metabolism; 9. Altering Immune Function.
  • 10. Creating Short Bursts of Rapid Energy11. Calcium Storage and Regulation; 12. Apoptosis: Programmed Cell Death; 13. Haeme Production; 14. Supporting Kidney Detoxification and Hormone Synthesis; 15. Health, Toxicity and Hormesis; Part II. The Influence of Mitochondria in Disease; 16. Diets to Support Mitochondrial Function; 17. Laboratory Tests and Biomarkers Related to Mitochondrial Function; 18. Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes; 19. Hypertension; 20. Heart Disease; 21. Cholesterol Metabolism; 22. Autoimmune Disease: The Emerging Field of Immunometabolism; 23. Fatigue.
  • 24. Neurodegeneration25. Cancer; 26. Osteoarthritis; 27. Osteoporosis; 28. Chronic Pain; 29. Depression; 30. Autism Spectrum Disorders; Final Word; Appendix 1: Table of Fat Types; Appendix 2: Nutrient Dosage Ranges from Research Studies; Glossary; References; Subject Index; Author Index; Blank Page.