The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health

Bys: Combs Jr, Gerald F. and McClung, James P.

The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Seventh Edition presents both overviews and in-depth discussions of the sources, chemistry, metabolism and functions of these essential nutrients in physiology and health. Originally written 35 years ago as an upper-level collegiate text, The Vitamins, through its several revised editions, has become the leading recognized comprehensive reference in the fields of nutrition and food science. The seventh edition supports advanced instruction by providing detailed metabolic insights and key research findings that have shaped our understanding of these essential nutrients in human and animal health.
Building upon previous editions, readers will gain updated insights into recent clinical research on all vitamins, with particular focus on vitamins A, D, E, K, C, thiamin, folate, and B12. The book also covers the latest findings on nutritional deficiencies, ecological strategies for addressing them, and vitamin-drug interactions. A revised table of deficiency signs in humans and animals is included, along with updated perspectives on the gut microbiome's role in vitamin synthesis and metabolism. Expanded coverage highlights vitamins as supplements and examines their stability in foods, including losses during processing and cooking. Each chapter concludes with case studies, a quiz, and recommended readings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443332738
• ISBN13: 9780443332739
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 780 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.