Vitamin Analysis for the Health and Food Sciences

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Employing a uniform, easy-to-use format, this second edition provides the latest information on vitamin analysis methods for foods, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. It highlights advancements in vitamin assay methodology, particularly the use of sophisticated instrumentation like LC-MS. Designed as a bench reference, it equips readers to make efficient and accurate decisions regarding analytical approaches, saving time and effort in the lab. Each chapter focuses on a specific vitamin, starting with a review of its uniqueness and metabolic role. The authors emphasize understanding the chemistry of each compound for effective analysis, providing chemical structures and nomenclature, along with tabular data on spectral properties. Practical problem-solving insights include awareness of vitamin stability and extraction from various biological matrices. The information is well-documented with the latest scientific papers and organized into easily readable tables for accurate analytical results. Each chapter covers the chemistry and biochemistry of the vitamin, detailing commonly used analytical and regulatory methods. A summary table offers quick reference information, including several AOAC International Methods. The authors leverage their extensive experience to deliver a critical, interpretive review of advanced vitamin analysis methods, making it a valuable guide to cutting-edge methodology.