Nuts and seeds in health and disease prevention /

The use of nuts and seeds to improve human nutritional status has proven successful for a variety of conditions including in the treatment of high cholesterol, reduced risk of Type-2 Diabetes, and weight control. This complete guide to the health benefits of nuts and seeds is the only single-source...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Preedy, Victor R., Watson, Ronald R. (Ronald Ross), Patel, Vinood B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, [2011]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The use of nuts and seeds to improve human nutritional status has proven successful for a variety of conditions including in the treatment of high cholesterol, reduced risk of Type-2 Diabetes, and weight control. This complete guide to the health benefits of nuts and seeds is the only single-source scientific reference to explore the specific factors that contribute to these potential health benefits, as well as discussing how to maximize those potential benefits.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and disease/condition index.
ISBN:9780123756886 (electronic bk.)
012375688X (electronic bk.)