Research and Markets: Functional Foods Join the Race to Combat Ageing and Degenerative Disease.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20647) has announced the addition of Functional Foods, Ageing and Degenerative Disease A degenerative disease is a disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs will progressively deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. to their offering. Degenerative diseases linked to ageing populations are a growing problem for the developed world. Edited by two authorities, this important collection reviews the role of functional foods in helping to prevent a number of such degenerative conditions, from osteoporosis and obesity to immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. disorders and cancer. The book begins with a number of introductory chapters which discuss the regulation of functional foods in the EU, the role of diet generally in preventing degenerative disease. Part 1 then examines bone and oral health with chapters on the use of diet to control osteoporosis, the use of functional ingredients to improve bone strength, and ways of maintaining dental health. Part 2 discusses how obesity can be controlled, whilst Part 3 looks at gut health and maintaining the immune function Immune function The state in which the body recognizes foreign materials and is able to neutralize them before they can do any harm. Mentioned in: Herbalism, Traditional Chinese, Stress Reduction using functional ingredients such as probiotics Probiotics Bacteria that are beneficial to a person's health, either through protecting the body against pathogenic bacteria or assisting in recovery from an illness. Mentioned in: Colonic Irrigation, Dysentery, Gastroenteritis and prebiotics. The final part of the book reviews research on functional foods and cancer with chapters on synbiotics, anti-angiogenic functional foods, glucosinolates, dietary fibre and phytoestrogens Phytoestrogens Compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Mentioned in: Premenstrual Syndrome phytoestrogens, n.pl plant-derived estrogen analogs. . 'Functional Foods, Ageing and Degenerative Disease' will be a standard reference for all those concerned with the role of functional foods in the prevention and control of degenerative disease. Key Features: --Explores diet strategies for preventing diseases including osteoporosis --Summarises key management techniques for obesity, irritable bowel syndrome irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), condition characterized by frequently alternating constipation and diarrhea in the absence of any disease process. It is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, especially in the lower left quadrant, bloating, and flatulence. and oral health --Presents the role of functional foods in promoting good health --Edited by two renowned researchers in the field For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20647 |
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