Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies
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
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Martina Heer Jens Titze Scott M. Smith Natalie Baecker
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SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences
Series Editors Gu¨nter Ruyters Markus Braun Space Administration, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Bonn, Germany
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Martina Heer • Jens Titze • Scott M. Smith Natalie Baecker
Nutrition, Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies
Martina Heer Institute of Nutrition Physiology University of Bonn Bonn, Germany
Jens Titze Division of Clinical Pharmacology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, USA
Scott M. Smith Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences Division NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas USA
Natalie Baecker Institute of Nutrition Physiology University of Bonn Bonn, Germany
ISSN 2196-5560 ISSN 2196-5579 (electronic) SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences ISBN 978-3-319-18520-0 ISBN 978-3-319-18521-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-18521-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015945337 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © The Author(s) 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface to the Series
The extraordinary conditions in space, especially microgravity, are utilized today not only for research in physical and materials sciences—they especially provide a unique tool for research in various areas of life sciences. The major goal of this research is to uncover the role of gravity with regard to the origin, evolution, and future of life, and to the development and orientation of organisms from single cells and protists up to humans. This research only became possible with the advent of manned spaceflight some 50 years ago. With the first experiment having been conducted onboard Apollo 16, the German Space Life Science
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