Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease : Bioactive Foods in Chronic Disease States

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides valuable insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn's, allergies, and colitis among others. Information is presented on a variety of foods including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology. * Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact dis. Read more... Content: Front Cover; Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease; Copyright; Contents; Preface: Liver and Gastrointestinal Health; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Alkaline Way in Digestive Health; 1. Dietary Factors in Metabolism; 1.1. Profile: Metabolic Acidosis as a Major Cause of Chronic Disease; 1.1.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 1.1.1.1 Fatigue; 1.1.1.2 Osteopenia and osteoporosis; 1.1.2. Relevant evaluations; 1.1.2.1 Self-evaluation: Testing for pH; 1.1.2.2 Laboratory evaluation: Reducing immune reactivity; 1.1.3. Clinical interventions: the alkaline way. 1.1.3.1 Alkaline diet1.1.3.1.1. Enhancing immune defenses; 1.1.3.1.2. Buffering cellular chemistry; 1.1.3.2 Alkaline nutrients; 1.1.3.2.1. Buffering minerals; 1.1.3.2.2. Buffering fats; 1.1.4. Individual essential nutritional supplementation; 1.1.4.1 Antioxidants: Ascorbate to zinc; 1.1.4.2 B-complex vitamins to support methylation; 2. Glycemic Load as a Tool for Better Digestive andCardiovascular Management; 2.1. Associated Signs and Symptoms; 2.2. Self-evaluation; 2.2.1. Glycemic index: Older and less useful; 2.2.2. Glycemic load: Newer and more useful. 2.3. Intervention: Low to Moderate Glycemic Diet3. Native Whey-Based Meals and Gastrointestinal Health; 4. Food Allergies and Sensitivities; 4.1. Associated Signs and Symptoms; 4.1.1. The link between allergies and digestive competence; 4.1.2. Lactose intolerance; 4.1.3. Gluten or casein intolerance or sensitivity; 4.2. Evaluation: LRA by ELISA/ACT Tests; 4.3. Intervention: Hypoallergenic Diet; 5. The Role of Specific Nutrients in Digestive Health; 6. Conclusion; References; Relevant Websites; Chapter 2: Functional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Health; 1. Physiology of Digestion. 2. Clinical Issues in Digestive Health2.1. Profile: Dysbiosis; 2.1.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 2.1.2. Etiology; 2.1.2.1 Sidebar: initial probiotic research; 2.1.3 Intervention: probiotic supplementation; 2.1.3.1 Benefits of microflora; 2.1.3.1.1. Production of digestive enzymes by microflora; 2.1.3.1.2. Reduced lipid levels; 2.1.3.1.3. Inhibition of pathogens; 2.1.3.2 Probiotic dosage; 2.1.3.2.1. Preventive applications; 2.1.3.2.2. Therapeutic interventions; 2.1.3.2.3. Medical probiotics; 2.2. Profile: Hyperpermiability (Leaky Gut Syndrome); 2.2.1. Associated signs and symptoms. 2.2.2. Intervention: recycled glutamine supplementation2.3. Profile: Allergic Reactions as a Cause and Effect of Leaky Gut; 2.3.1. Hyperpermeability as a cause of reactivity; 2.3.2. Allergies as a cause of hyperpermeability; 2.4. Profile: Maldigestion and Enteropathy; 2.4.1. Comorbidities; 2.4.2. Cause and Consequences; 2.4.2.1 Low enzyme levels; 2.4.2.2 Poorly timed gastric emptying; 2.4.2.3 Surgical restructuring of the GI tract; 2.4.2.4 Malabsorption; 2.4.2.5 Enteropathy; 2.5. Transit Time; 2.5.1. Associated signs and symptoms; 2.5.1.1 Delayed transit time; 2.5.1.2 Rapid transit time. Abstract: Provides insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn's, allergies, and colitis among others. This book serves as a resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology. It presents a range of liver and gastrointestinal diseases. Read more...

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides valuable insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn’s, allergies, and colitis among others. Information is presented on a variety of foods including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology, and gastroenterology.

* Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal system, including reduction of inflammation, improved function, and nutritional efficiency * Presents a wide range of liver and gastrointestinal diseases and provides important information for additional research * Associated information can be used to understand other diseases, which share common etiological pathways

"Optimum functioning of the liver in conjunction with the gastrointestinal system is critical for health. They are critical for the digestion and absorption of nutrients and foods to produce growth. Nutrients and non-nutrients are important modulators of the liver function. The symptoms related to liver dysfunction include both physical signs and symptoms of abnormal absorption of fat, changes in blood sugar, and altered metabolism. Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides evidence that foods and their compounds can modify some liver and gastrointestinal diseases"--Page 4 of cover