Gain a thorough understanding of the principles of biochemistry and molecular biology as they relate to modern medicine Includes 16 case histories Clear, concise, and in full color, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry is unrivaled in its ability to clarify the link between biochemistry and the molecul[...]

Nutrition is a topic of wide interest and importance. In spite of growing understanding of the underlying biochemistry, and health campaigns such as 'five-a-day', increasing obesity and reported food allergies and eating disorders, as well as the widely advertised 'supposed' benefits of food supplem[...]

The best single reference for understanding the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic Clear, concise, and in full color, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry is unrivaled in its ability to clarify the link between biochemistry and the molecular basis of disease. It covers exactly what students [...]

Presents an introduction to the science of nutrition and metabolism. Using basic biochemistry, this book explains the scientific principles underlying our understanding of the interactions between diet and health, examines nutrient function and metabolic pathways, and explores the scientific basis o[...]