Stable isotopes in human nutrition [ laboratory methods and research applications [
This book provides readers a brief glimpse into the manufacturing processes of the various stable isotopic tracers as well as a basic understanding of the principles, study designs, sample requirements, sample preparation techniques, instrumentation requirements and methods of calculation for severa...
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| Language: | English |
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Wallingford, Oxon, UK :
CABI ,
c2003
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| Online Access: | http://unisza.cabi.patron.eb20.com/Collections/ViewBook/2700f57e-2a12-4bf8-9e7f-926bba1a9064 |
Table of Contents:
- 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 (2h218o)
- 7. Body composition measurements with 2h218o isotope dilution
- 8. Stable isotopes and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in studies of glucose metabolism in children
- 9. Cholesterol and other lipid metabolism