Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective (Frontiers in Metabolism, 1)

By Keith N. Frayn

Book Overview

In this volume, the subject of metabolic regulation is placed in a human context. The components of food are followed as they are processed from ingestion through digestion and absorption to their distribution to the tissues, storage and mobilization and ultimate oxidation. The way in which these processes are regulated by the endocrine and nervous systems is described, as well as the metabolic adjustments necessitated by extreme conditions such as fasting and strenuous exercise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855780488
• ISBN13: 9781855780484
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Portland Pr
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Human Metabolism 101 - a great book

Professor Frayn did an awesome job to discuss & present a subject as dry as the human metabolism in a way which is easily accesible not only to biologists and medical doctors, but to educated layman as well. The approach taken by the book is fully integrative, and discuss human metabolism in context of human physiology. This is what sets this book apart!! Its not yet another biochemistry text which study the metabolic pathways , its so much more. Personal trainers , athletes , individuals interested in human performance and sport physiology will find this book very atractive and usefull in understanding key concepts of metabolism and metabolic pathways, organism repsonse to various nutritional plans, extremes like starvation & the metabolic changes during intense physical exercise. Human metabolism is a important component of sports and training, and by reading this book, many of its mysteries will be revealed. Very good value.