Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies

Heer, Martina

Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies by Martina Heer, Jens Titze, Scott M. Smith, Natalie Baecker. - 1st ed. 2015. - Cham, Switzerland Springer 2015 - 1 recurso en línea (XIII, 69 p.) 9 ilustraciones, 8 ilustraciones en color - SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences 2196-5560 . - SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences .

I. Nutritional requirements in Space -- II. Nutrition in space -- Introduction -- Energy-, macronutrient supply and effects in spaceflight -- Fluid and electrolyte metabolism -- Fat-soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Minerals and trace elements -- Supplements.

This book provides an overview of microgravity-induced changes in human metabolism, muscle, bone and the cardio-vascular system, and discusses in detail the nutrient uptake required during spaceflight to counteract these adaptive mechanisms and ensure an improved physical constitution upon returning to Earth. It addresses the needs of professors, researchers and students working in the field of human physiology and nutrition.

9783319185217

10.1007/978-3-319-18521-7 doi


Nutrición
Citología
Astronáutica
Bioquímica
Medicina
Fisiología humana

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