Erik Froyen

California State Polytechnic University

Dr. Froyen is an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, at California State Polytechnic University, USA. He has a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology from the University of California, Davis, USA. His research interests include the mechanisms by which fatty acids and phytochemicals decrease the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer. He has given many conference presentations and published many journal articles on these topics. He also teaches courses in nutrition, nutrition research, nutrient metabolism, and nutritional genomics.

Erik Froyen

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Fatty Acids - From Biosynthesis to Human Health discusses how fatty acids are associated with various diseases and health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. Nutrition, fatty acid, and therapeutic recommendations are provided for individuals with certain diseases and health conditions and for those interested in decreasing the risk factors for chronic diseases. This book also covers biosynthesis and processing of fatty acids, which address human health and environmental concerns.

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