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The fats of life essential fatty acids in health and disease

Title
The fats of life [electronic resource] : essential fatty acids in health and disease / Glen D. Lawrence.
Author
Lawrence, Glen D., 1948-
Publication
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2010.

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Description
1 online resource (xvi, 277 p.) : ill.
Uniform Title
Fats of life (Online)
Alternative Title
  • Fats of life (Online)
  • Essential fatty acids in health and disease
Subject
  • Fatty acids in human nutrition
  • Essential fatty acids > Physiological effect
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The dietary fat doctrine -- Lipid terminology, structure, and function -- Some dietary fats are essential -- Signals, messengers, and responses -- Oxidation and lipid peroxidation -- Atherosclerosis -- Risk factors in cardiovascular disease -- Lipid-lowering drugs -- Inflammation, anti-inflammatory drugs, and lipid mediators -- Cancer and immunity -- Neurological development, memory, and learning -- Functional disorders of the nervous system -- Neurodegenerative diseases -- Obesity : health consequences and dietary influences -- Dietary choices for comprehensive health.
LCCN
2009020397
OCLC
ssj0000417601
Author
Lawrence, Glen D., 1948-
Title
The fats of life [electronic resource] : essential fatty acids in health and disease / Glen D. Lawrence.
Imprint
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available onsite at NYPL
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