Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies

• Main Authors: Heer, Martina (Author), Titze, Jens (Author), Smith, Scott M. (Author), Baecker, Natalie (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Human physiology.; Nutrition.; Biochemistry.; Cell biology.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Biomedicine.; Human Physiology.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Cell Biology.; Biochemistry, general.

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...

Table of Contents:

• 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.