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Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition Author: Fay Paxton

ISBN: 9781742370408 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 624 Published: 1 June 2015 Country of Publication: AU Dimensions (cm): 25.5 x 19.0 x 3.81 Description: A systematic and extraordinarily comprehensive guide to the principles of clinical nutrition from a complementary health perspective.

Nutrition is a vital part of the complementary approach to health. This uniquely comprehensive and evidence-based text provides a detailed and systematic guide to the principles of clinical nutrition from a naturopathic perspective.

The text begins with an overview of basic physiological principles and the body's protective systems including the antioxidant, detoxification and immune systems. The focus then moves to an in-depth examination of food components, including essential nutrients, such as protein, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, as well as nutritional bioactives, such as coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, phytochemicals, digestive enzymes and probiotics. There is detailed information on how each food component is digested and metabolised in the body, guidance on its impact on health, including an explanation of the effects of inadequate and excessive intake. The types of supplements available together with dietary sources are also explored....

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