Bioactive food as dietary interventions for liver and gastrointestinal disease / edited by Ronald Ross Watson and Victor R. Preedy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Watson, Ronald R. (Ronald Ross)

Preedy, Victor R.

Series:

Bioactive foods in chronic disease states

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastrointestinal system--Diseases--Nutritional aspects.

Gastrointestinal system.

Liver--Diseases--Nutritional aspects.

Liver.

Bioactive compounds.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (801 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Elsevier, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides valuable insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn's, allergies, and colitis among others. Information is presented on a variety of foods including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology. * Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact dis

Contents:

Front Cover; Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease; Copyright; Contents; Preface: Liver and Gastrointestinal Health; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Alkaline Way in Digestive Health; 1. Dietary Factors in Metabolism; 1.1. Profile: Metabolic Acidosis as a Major Cause of Chronic Disease; 1.1.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 1.1.1.1 Fatigue; 1.1.1.2 Osteopenia and osteoporosis; 1.1.2. Relevant evaluations; 1.1.2.1 Self-evaluation: Testing for pH; 1.1.2.2 Laboratory evaluation: Reducing immune reactivity; 1.1.3. Clinical interventions: the alkaline way

1.1.3.1 Alkaline diet1.1.3.1.1. Enhancing immune defenses; 1.1.3.1.2. Buffering cellular chemistry; 1.1.3.2 Alkaline nutrients; 1.1.3.2.1. Buffering minerals; 1.1.3.2.2. Buffering fats; 1.1.4. Individual essential nutritional supplementation; 1.1.4.1 Antioxidants: Ascorbate to zinc; 1.1.4.2 B-complex vitamins to support methylation; 2. Glycemic Load as a Tool for Better Digestive andCardiovascular Management; 2.1. Associated Signs and Symptoms; 2.2. Self-evaluation; 2.2.1. Glycemic index: Older and less useful; 2.2.2. Glycemic load: Newer and more useful

2.3. Intervention: Low to Moderate Glycemic Diet3. Native Whey-Based Meals and Gastrointestinal Health; 4. Food Allergies and Sensitivities; 4.1. Associated Signs and Symptoms; 4.1.1. The link between allergies and digestive competence; 4.1.2. Lactose intolerance; 4.1.3. Gluten or casein intolerance or sensitivity; 4.2. Evaluation: LRA by ELISA/ACT Tests; 4.3. Intervention: Hypoallergenic Diet; 5. The Role of Specific Nutrients in Digestive Health; 6. Conclusion; References; Relevant Websites; Chapter 2: Functional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Health; 1. Physiology of Digestion

2. Clinical Issues in Digestive Health2.1. Profile: Dysbiosis; 2.1.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 2.1.2. Etiology; 2.1.2.1 Sidebar: initial probiotic research; 2.1.3 Intervention: probiotic supplementation; 2.1.3.1 Benefits of microflora; 2.1.3.1.1. Production of digestive enzymes by microflora; 2.1.3.1.2. Reduced lipid levels; 2.1.3.1.3. Inhibition of pathogens; 2.1.3.2 Probiotic dosage; 2.1.3.2.1. Preventive applications; 2.1.3.2.2. Therapeutic interventions; 2.1.3.2.3. Medical probiotics; 2.2. Profile: Hyperpermiability (Leaky Gut Syndrome); 2.2.1. Associated signs and symptoms

2.2.2. Intervention: recycled glutamine supplementation2.3. Profile: Allergic Reactions as a Cause and Effect of Leaky Gut; 2.3.1. Hyperpermeability as a cause of reactivity; 2.3.2. Allergies as a cause of hyperpermeability; 2.4. Profile: Maldigestion and Enteropathy; 2.4.1. Comorbidities; 2.4.2. Cause and Consequences; 2.4.2.1 Low enzyme levels; 2.4.2.2 Poorly timed gastric emptying; 2.4.2.3 Surgical restructuring of the GI tract; 2.4.2.4 Malabsorption; 2.4.2.5 Enteropathy; 2.5. Transit Time; 2.5.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 2.5.1.1 Delayed transit time; 2.5.1.2 Rapid transit time

2.5.2. Evaluation: self-test for transit time

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-71646-1

0-12-397764-9

OCLC:

818819769