Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition, 2nd Edition

Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition

Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition by Lee Russell McDowell provides a comprehensive overview of vitamin nutrition in both animals and humans. It covers the discovery, chemical properties, metabolism, functions, dietary requirements, sources, supplementation, and toxicity of vitamins, with practical insights into nutritional deficiencies and excesses across different species.

Key Features:

• Vitamin Nutrition: Explores the importance and functions of vitamins in animal and human health.
• Chemical Properties: Examines the chemical structures, characteristics, and interactions of vitamins.
• Metabolism and Functions: Explains how vitamins are processed and used by the body.
• Dietary Requirements: Discusses vitamin needs and nutritional requirements across different species.
• Sources and Supplementation: Covers natural vitamin sources and supplementation considerations.
• Deficiencies and Toxicity: Explores the effects of vitamin deficiencies and excessive intake in humans and animals.
• Vitamin-Like Substances: Includes information on vitamin-like compounds and essential fatty acids.
• Research and Analysis: Discusses analytical procedures and scientific approaches to vitamin nutrition.
• Professional Reference: Useful for researchers, teachers, students, feed manufacturers, and nutrition specialists.