Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference

CRC Press

Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk ReferenceAuthor(s): Gerard E. Mullin, Laura E. Matarese, Melissa Palmer\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781439812648, 978-1439812648\nSynopsis\nWhile the gastrointestinal tract ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients, the liver transforms nutrients, synthesizes plasma proteins, and detoxifies bacteria and toxins absorbed from the gut. It is therefore not surprising that gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases have a major impact on the nutritional state of the individual. Integrating nutrition and the gastrointestinal system, the Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference brings together experts in the field of nutrition, gastroenterology, and hepatology to offer dietary, nutritional, and natural therapies for gastrointestinal and hepatic ailments in order to improve overall health. \n\nProviding a review of the digestive tract, liver, and core con.