Stable Isotopes in Human Nutrition : Laboratory Methods and Research Applications.
Title:
Stable Isotopes in Human Nutrition : Laboratory Methods and Research Applications.
Author:
Abrams, S.A.
ISBN:
9780851997964
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (192 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Production of Stable Isotopes for Nutrition-related Research -- 3 The Measurement of Protein Kinetics with Stable Isotope Tracers -- 4 Stable Isotope Studies of Mineral Metabolism: Calcium, Magnesium and Iron -- 5 Evaluation of Trace Mineral Status and Bioavailability Using Stable Isotopes (Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Molybdenum) -- 6 Energy Utilization with Doubly Labelled Water (2H2 18O) -- 7 Body Composition Measurements with 2H and 18O Isotope Dilution -- 8 Stable Isotopes and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Studies of Glucose Metabolism in Children -- 9 Cholesterol and Other Lipid Metabolism -- Index.
Abstract:
Designed as a laboratory handbook of methods used to perform stable isotope studies in humans, this book covers basic principles, dosage information, sample preparation procedures, analytical instrumentation and necessary mathematical methods.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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