Vitamin a-serum vitamin a analysis

Abstract

Vitamin A has an important role to play in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, and cell differentiation. With the focus on Vitamin A and Carotenoids, this book includes the latest research in these areas and starts with an overview putting the compounds in context with other vitamins, supplementation and discussing the importance of beta-carotene. Details of the chemistry, structure and biochemistry of the group begins with nomenclature followed by information on encapsulation, thermal degradation and occurrence. Analytical and bioanalytical techniques of these compounds are covered in detail in plant, milk and human tissue systems. Finally, the book covers the extensive functi..