Tocotrienols: Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols

By Ronald Ross Watson and Victor Preedy

Book Overview

Recognized as potent antioxidants, tocotrienols play a role in cholesterol reduction, tumor suppression, reversal of arteriosclerosis, and protection of the heart against oxidative stress. Compiling contributions from leading researchers, this book overviews tocotrienols, and examines their sources, chemistry, and mechanisms of action. Contributors discuss the role of tocotrienols in the treatment and prevention of cancer and in cardiovascular health, diabetes, and other hormone regulation by tocotrienols. In addition, the book addresses animal and in vitro as well as mechanistic and pre-clinical studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439884412
• ISBN13: 9781439884416
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 10.0"