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Demystifying the role of vitamins, essential fatty acids and other 'nutraceuticals' in skin health and the skin care industry, this book is a comprehensive analysis of the links between nutrition and skin and points to fruitful areas for new product research.
Sommario
1. Introduction and Overview.- Part I. Nutrients and Skin.- 2. Vitamin A and the Skin.- 3. The Relevance of the Cutaneous Vitamin D Endocrine System for Skin Physiology and Treatment of Skin Diseases.- 4. Photoprotection of the Skin with Vitamin C and E: Antioxidants and Synergies.- 5. Carotenoids and Skin.- 6. Antioxidants and Skin.- 7. Minerals and the Skin.- 8. Probiotics and Skin.- Part II. Clinical Crossover Between Nutrition and Dermatology.- 9. Diet and Acne.- 10. Glycemic Load and Acne.- 11. Essential Fatty Acids and Atopic Dermatitis.- 12. Hair Biology and Nutritional Influences.- 13. Detecting and Monitoring Nutrients on Skin Using Non-Invasive Methods.- 14. Nutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology.
Info autore
Apostolos Pappas, Ph.D., is a professional member of the Institute of Food Technology. He started his professional career as a research biochemist in the Skin Research Center of Johnson & Johnson and later served as a group leader at Munich Biotech, where he worked on cancer research. Thereafter he returned to Johnson & Johnson, where he is currently a Principal Scientist focusing on lipid metabolism research. He has authored numerous scientific publications, patent applications, and one book.
Riassunto
Focuses on serious skin problems, such as acne, dermatitis, dry scaly skin, and alopecia
Explains the role of vitamins, essential fatty acids, and other nutraceuticals on skin health
Highly relevant to the current needs of the skin care industry
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"... Das im schwarz-weißen Druckbild gehaltene Buch ist in Gliederunund Lesbarkeit sehr gut gelungen, eben so wie die Auswahl der Abbildurigen und Tabellen. Der Band erfüllt: alle Anspruche an eine wissenschaftliche Darstellung und ist umfassend für die gewählte Thematik. Ein solches Buch ist wichtig und beeindruckt gerade durch das fachubergreifende Konzept. ..." (C. Bayer, in: Aktuelle Dermatologie, August 2012, Issue. 8-9, S. 325)
