Lactose
eBook - ePub

Lactose

Evolutionary Role, Health Effects, and Applications

  1. 310 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Lactose

Evolutionary Role, Health Effects, and Applications

About this book

Lactose: Evolutionary Role, Health Effects, and Applications is a professional reference that addresses the latest research from the fields of food science, nutritional science, and evolutionary biology. The book presents an overview of the qualities of lactose, beginning with the intriguing evolutionary biology advantages linked to lactose digestion in humans. In addition, the book addresses how lactose's physiological effects differ from other saccharides and impact human health. The rationale for the application of lactose as an ingredient in productsā€”for example, as a pharmaceutical carrierā€”is also discussed.Written in close collaboration by key experts with years of study and practice, Lactose: Evolutionary Role, Health Effects, and Applications is the first book to address this topic exclusively. Scientists and nutritionists in academia and the dairy and food industry, as well as health professionals, will benefit from this valuable resource.- Addresses hot topics, such as evolutionary aspects, lactose digestion and intolerance, lactose metabolism and gut microbial fermentation including their physiological impact, food and pharmaceutical applications, and lactose in the dairy production chain- Serves as a first-of-its kind professional reference on lactose, addressing the latest research in food science, nutritional science, and evolutionary biology- Presents material written by leading experts in lactose in an easily accessible format

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. List of contributors
  6. About the editors
  7. Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Chapter 1. The evolution of lactose digestion
  10. Chapter 2. Digestion, absorption, metabolism, and physiological effects of lactose
  11. Chapter 3. Lactose intolerance and other related food sensitivities
  12. Chapter 4. Lactoseā€”a conditional prebiotic?
  13. Chapter 5. Application of lactose in the pharmaceutical industry
  14. Chapter 6. Lactose in the dairy production chain
  15. Glossary
  16. Index