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Overview
DHEA and the Brain reviews a range of existing studies regarding DHEA administration to animals and humans. Chapter authors evaluate DHEA metabolism in tissues and organs, explore DHEA effects in the liver that may be of importance to the brain, and discuss recent findings regarding how DHEA is made in the brain. New perspectives about the neuroprotective effects of DHEA are presented, as well as insight related to DHEA metabolism in the brain.
A number of health benefits have been associated with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), including anti-cancer, anti-osteoporosis, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-diabetes, immuno-stimulating, and memory-enhancing effects. This has prompted millions of people to take this hormone as a daily nutritional supplement. However, there is some concern that prolonged self-administration may result in future health problems, as well as unease about potential side effects due to the production of steroid derivatives in the tissues.
Featuring an esteemed panel of contributors, this volume provides an authoritative overview of the research concerning DHEA and the brain. It presents a variety of innovative approaches and ideas for future investigations into the physiological actions of this hormone.
Synopsis
DHEA and the Brain reviews a range of existing studies regarding DHEA administration to animals and humans. Chapter authors evaluate DHEA metabolism in tissues and organs, explore DHEA effects in the liver that may be of importance to the brain, and discuss recent findings regarding how DHEA is made in the brain. New perspectives about the neuroprotective effects of DHEA are presented, as well as insight related to DHEA metabolism in the brain.
A number of health benefits have been associated with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), including anti-cancer, anti-osteoporosis, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-diabetes, immuno-stimulating, and memory-enhancing effects. This has prompted millions of people to take this hormone as a daily nutritional supplement. However, there is some concern that prolonged self-administration may result in future health problems, as well as unease about potential side effects due to the production of steroid derivatives in the tissues.
Featuring an esteemed panel of contributors, this volume provides an authoritative overview of the research concerning DHEA and the brain. It presents a variety of innovative approaches and ideas for future investigations into the physiological actions of this hormone.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Heather Y. Lovelace, MSC, BHec(University of British Columbia)
Description:This book reviews the role of DHEA function and its relation to organ systems and diseases.
Purpose:The purpose is to describe the potential of this micronutrient for its role in brain function. This book is intended to be the first in a series that describes the role of other micronutrients in brain function. The book is a unique addition to resource literature as DHEA is a relatively newly recognized micronutrient and the book will provide a useful resource book to individuals interested in DHEA. It provides a comprehensive review of research into DHEA and its function.
Audience:The authors hope for the book to become an essential resource for nutritionists, psychiatrists and internists. It provides background knowledge on DHEA but it is knowledge that requires a high level of biochemistry for adequate understanding of DHEA function. Some chapters seem more suited to researchers than clinicians.
Features:The book covers most research roles of DHEA in metabolism, brain function, and specific disease states. The metabolic details of DHEA are well described with a combination of text and graphical features. The authors recognize that DHEA is a new micronutrient and discuss the implications of its youth in a specialized chapter relating nutrition to neurological research.
Assessment:This book is a unique review of current literature that is not presented in other books. It will provide excellent background on the diverse roles of DHEA in human nutrition.
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From The Critics
Reviewer: Heather Y. Lovelace, MSC, BHec(University of British Columbia)Description: "This book reviews the role of DHEA function and its relation to organ systems and diseases. "
Purpose: The purpose is to describe the potential of this micronutrient for its role in brain function. This book is intended to be the first in a series that describes the role of other micronutrients in brain function. The book is a unique addition to resource literature as DHEA is a relatively newly recognized micronutrient and the book will provide a useful resource book to individuals interested in DHEA. It provides a comprehensive review of research into DHEA and its function.
Audience: The authors hope for the book to become an essential resource for nutritionists, psychiatrists and internists. It provides background knowledge on DHEA but it is knowledge that requires a high level of biochemistry for adequate understanding of DHEA function. Some chapters seem more suited to researchers than clinicians.
Features: The book covers most research roles of DHEA in metabolism, brain function, and specific disease states. The metabolic details of DHEA are well described with a combination of text and graphical features. The authors recognize that DHEA is a new micronutrient and discuss the implications of its youth in a specialized chapter relating nutrition to neurological research.
Assessment: This book is a unique review of current literature that is not presented in other books. It will provide excellent background on the diverse roles of DHEA in human nutrition.
3 Stars from Doody