book about melatonin
Melatonin in the Promotion of Health
Annotation
This book examines virtually all aspects of the multifunctional hormone melatonin. It discusses how this hormone plays a role in many disease states.
From the Publisher
Designed for researchers, physicians, and lay people interested in the topic, Melatonin in Health Promotion examines virtually all aspects of the multifunctional hormone melatonin, a subject of intense scientific research and general interest. Topics addressed include how melatonin is synthesized; possible harmful side effects; and the role this hormone plays in diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
From The Critics
Booknews
Thirteen contributions focus on recent areas of research and clinical aspects of the multifunctional hormone melatonin. Topics addressed include how melatonin is synthesized; possible harmful side effects; and its role in various diseases such as Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and cancer; in various body functions such as reproduction, kidney activity, and changes in body fat; and in anticancer, immune-enhancing, and other activities related to heart disease and lipid metabolism. Also discussed are controversial aspects such as melatonin's role in the regulation of temperature, aging, and depression. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Accreditation / Autor
Watson, Ronald R, PhD (Univ of Arizona)