The encyclopedia of vitamin E

Containing over 80 chapters written by international contributors, this book provides a unique and detailed reference on the biomedical features of Vitamin E. It explores both positive and negative effects and actions, focusing on key issues such as the properties and composition of Vitamin E, its dietary effects and the role it plays in physiological, metabolic, immune and reproductive systems. Chapters also examine the therapeutic use of Vitamin E in treating Alzheimers disease, Parkinson's Disease, diabetes, arthritis, blood pressure, cystic fibrosis, liver disease and HIV. The book concludes with a detailed examination of the potential role of Vitamin E in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Section 1: Nomenclature, Biochemical, Physical and Chemical Aspects of Vitamin E Related Compounds. Section 2: Dietary and Nutritional Influences and General Effects. Section 3: Cocktails, Anti-Oxidant Mixtures and Novel Analogues. Section 4: General Physiological Systems, Metabolism and Metabolic Stress. Section 5: Brain, Neurological and Optical Systems. Section 6: Reproductive Systesm, Fetus and Infant. Section 7: Musculo-Skeletal Systems and Exercise. Section 8: Cardiovascular, Haematological and Pulmonary Systems. Section 9: Skin. Section 10: Hepatic, Nephrotic and Gastrointestinal Systems and Other Organ Systems. Section 11: Immune and Haematological Systems. Section 12: Cancer.