Food Safety and Health

Metabolic, molecular, and genetic mechanisms of nutrients

The unique resource Molecular, Genetic, and Biological Process Aspects of Major and Trace Minerals provides a comprehensive overview of the non-vitamin micronutrients, including calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc. The book also discusses the biological functions and pharmacological qualities of the non-essential minerals Cr, halide, and atomic number 5, semiconducting material, and atomic number 23, as well as ultra-trace minerals and individuals without a known dietary requirement for humans. Users can find in-depth chapters on each critical mineral and its metabolism alongside talks of dietary advice from both within the United States and around the globe.

• Catabolite regulation
• Nitrogen regulation
• Nutritional regulation of intestinal health
• Molecular regulation of lipid metabolism