Antioxidants and Disease Prevention

This single-volume reference contains balanced coverage of possible effects of nutritional agents in major disease areas, including cancer, heart disease, immune dysfunction, and eye disease. It includes such nutrients as beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium. Clinicians, nutritionists, researchers, and students will find the information in Antioxidants and Disease Prevention directly applicable to their work. This is a valuable reference on an important subject that practicing physicians and health professionals will want on their bookshelves.