Olejar Books

The Carotenoids book series provides an introduction to the fundamental chemistry, detailed accounts of the basic methods used in carotenoid research, and critical discussions of the biochemistry, functions and applications of carotenoids. Volume 5 consists of three parts. Part 1 on nutrition covers carotenoids as dietary sources and supplements and their bioavailability. Part 2 discusses actions of carotenoids and practical approaches that are beneficial to human health, like epidemiology and intervention trials, in vitro studies and studies of anti-oxidant and pro-oxidant effects. Part 3 describes protective effects of carotenoids against diseases, like cancer, Coronary Heart Disease, eye and skin diseases, and effects on the immune system.