The Gut Microbiome
Exploring the Connection between Microbes, Diet, and Health
$100.51
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2017
Summary
This accessibly written, comprehensive summary of research findings on the gut microbiome and its implications for health and disease—a topic of growing interest and concern—serves as an essential resource for teachers and students.
Most people know that the digestive tract contains billions of helpful gut bacteria, but how does the gut microbiome affect our health? What exactly do these bacteria do, and what are the negative effects when these microorganisms are harmed by what we eat …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440842641 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1440842647 |
| Author: | Ana Maria R. Moise |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Imprint: | Greenwood Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 510g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Most people are unaware of the microbes living in the digestive tract, even though they are vital to wellbeing… . This is a useful resource for those interested in the role of nutrition in health. * Booklist *
[T]his is a well-researched, comprehensive text about gut health… .Recommended. * School Library Connection *
This research-focused and scientific title will appeal to health-care professionals. Will likely find most use in academic settings. * Library Journal *
[Moise] presents specific and practical recommendations based on up-to-date research that would be of benefit to any readers interested in this complex topic. Summary paragraphs at the end of each chapter, accompanying references, and an extensive glossary enhance this volume’s utility for readers at a variety of levels. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. * Choice *
About The Author
Ana Maria R. Moise
Ana Maria R. Moise, MS, CNS, LDN, is a licensed clinical nutritionist and author who practices medical nutrition therapy in Northampton, MA.
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