Description
Book SynopsisCertain nutrients and physical activity can significantly alter immune function and inflammation. Targeted interventions may be an effective and inexpensive means to improve the inflammation and immune dysfunction associated with chronic diseases. This book defines the relevant underlying biological mechanisms and strengthens our understanding of how nutrients and physical activity impact inflammatory diseases. A useful reference for researchers and students of nutrition, physiology and sports science, it explores the unique aspects of inflammation induced by nutritional deficiencies or activity levels, and their interrelationship.
Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction 1: Inflammation: An Introduction Section 2: Nutrition and Inflammation 2: Dietary Fats and Inflammation 3: Carbohydrates and Inflammation 4: Alcohol and Inflammation 5: Vitamin D and Inflammation 6: Vitamin E and Inflammation 7: Vitamin C, B-Complex Vitamins and Inflammation 8: Phytonutrients and Inflammation 9: Trace Elements and Inflammation Section 3: Physical Activity and Inflammation 10: Resistance Exercise and Inflammation 11: Endurance Exercise and Inflammation Section 4: Applications to Diseases and Conditions 12: Obesity and Inflammation 13: Type 2 Diabetes and Inflammation 14: Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammation 15: Stress and Inflammation: An Emerging Story 16: Depressive Disorders and Inflammation 17: Asthma and Inflammation 18: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Inflammation 19: Ageing and Inflammation 20: Bone Health and Inflammation 21: Eye Health and Inflammation"
