Beer in Health and Disease Prevention

Beer in Health and Disease Prevention is the single comprehensive volume needed to understand beer and beer-related science. Presenting both the concerns and problems of beer consumption as well as the emerging evidence of benefit, this book offers a balanced view of today's findings and the potential of tomorrow's research. Just as wine in moderation has been proposed to promote health, research is showing that beer - and the ingredients in beer - can have similar impact on improving health, and in some instances preventing disease. This book addresses the impact of beer and beer ingredients on cancers, cardiovascular disease, anti-oxidant benefits, and other health related concerns. It offers a holistic view from beer brewing to the isolation of beer-related compounds. It contains self-contained chapters written by subject matter experts. This book is recommended for scientists and researchers from a variety of fields and industries from beer production to health-care professionals.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0123738911
• ISBN13: 9780123738912
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 1248 Pages
• Weight: 5.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"