The Nutrition Superbook. Vol. 1, The title: Antioxidants author: Barilla, Jean. publisher: NTC Contemporary isbn10 | asin: print isbn13: 9780879836719 ebook isbn13: 9780071393706 language: English subject Vitamins in human nutrition, Antioxidants. publication date: 1995 lcc: QP771.N88 1996eb ddc: 612.3/99 subject: Vitamins in human nutrition, Antioxidants. Page i The Nutrition Superbook 1 The Antioxidants Page ii KEATS TITLES OF RELATED INTEREST The Big Family Guide to All the Minerals Frank Murray The Big Family Guide to All the Vitamins Ruth Adams Maximize Your Health-Span with Antioxidants Carmia Borek, Ph.D. Dr. Wright's Guide to Healing with Nutrition Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. Mental and Elemental Nutrients Carl C. Pfeiffer, M.D., Ph.D. The Nutrition Desk Reference Robert H. Garrison, Jr., M.A.,R.Ph. and Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D. Nutritional Influences on Illness Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D. Pycnogenol: The Super "Protector" Nutrient Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D. and Chithan Kandaswami, Ph.D. Vitamin C: The Master Nutrient Sandra Goodman, Ph.D. Wellness Medicine Robert A. Anderson, M.D. Page iii The Nutrition Superbook 1 The Antioxidants Edited by Jean Barilla, M.S. Keats Publishing, Inc. NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT Page iv The information contained in this book is not intended as medical advice. Its intention is solely informational and educational. Please consult a medical or health professional should the need for one be indicated. PYCNOGENOL is a registered trademark of Horphag Research, Ltd. THE NUTRITION SUPERBOOK: VOLUME I: THE ANTIOXDANTS Copyright © 1995 by Keats Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved No part of this book may be copied or reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The Nutrition superbook / edited by Jean Barilla. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: v. 1. The antioxidants. ISBN 0-87983-671-7 1. Vitamins in human nutrition. 2. Antioxidants. I. Barrila, Jean. QP771.N88 1995 612.3'99dc20 95-11419 CIP Printed in the United States of America Published by Keats Publishing, Inc. 27 Pine Street, Box 876 New Canaan, Connecticut 06840-0876 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Page v To LINUS PAULING whose pursuit of knowledge and revelations in molecular biology made the world a healthier place for all of us. Page vii CONTENTS Foreword xiii WILLIAM A. PRYOR, PH.D. Part One: The Basics 1 The Antioxidants. The Nutrients That Guard the Body 5 Against Cancer, Heart Disease, Arthritis and Allergiesand Even Slow the Aging Process RICHARD A. PASSWATER, PH.D. The Protectors 5 Cancer 8 The Immune System and Vitamin A 9 The Key Antioxidantsan Overview 14 Antioxidant Combinations Are Better 25 What Is Aging? 25 Antioxidants and Disease 27 How Much? 32 Bibliography 33 Health News: World Conference on Antioxidants Shows 34 Many Preventive Functions Health News: Antioxidants Are Crucial for Heart Health; 39 They Protect Against Stroke, Heart Attack Health News: How Antioxidant Nutrients Form First Line 42 of Cancer Defense Part Two: The Key Antioxidants 47 Beta-Carotene. The Backstage Nutrient Now Universally 49 Recognized for Cancer Prevention RICHARD A. PASSWATER, PH.D. Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A 50 Cancer: 50 Years of Research 53 Sources and Daily Requirement 64 Health News: Beyond Beta: Alpha and Other Carotenes 69 Shown to Have Up to 100 Times More Antioxidant Power Page viii Vitamin C. The Great Vitamin That Provides Optimum 73 Health and Immunity JACK JOSEPH CHALLEM The Discovery and Rediscovery of Vitamin C 75 What Happens When You "Catch" a Cold? 77 Vitamin C Reverses Degenerative Diseases 84 Vitamin C in the Prevention and Control of Cancer 86 Vitamin C Relieves Periodontal Disease 89 Vitamin C Lowers Cholesterol, Strengthens Heart 90 Muscle Vitamin C Prevents Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 91 Other Benefits of Vitamin C 92 Vitamin C Is for Everyone 94 References 95 Health News: The Absolute Latest on Vitamin C from Its 98 Foremost Advocate Vitamin E. New Roles for the Vitamin That Preserves the 100 Health and Integrity of Body Cells LEN MERVYN, PH.D. How Vitamin E Functions and Protects 102 Vitamin E as a Therapeutic Agent 114 New Insight into Vitamin E Potency 122 References 125