Published August, 2015
By Scott M. Smith, Martina Heer, Jens Titze, Natalie Bäcker and Natalie Baecker
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences
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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 to Earth.

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Published December, 2014
By Dieter Blottner and Michele Salanova
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences
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Disuse or immobilization of the body in bed rest on Earth or in microgravity in Space result in considerable loss of bone, muscle and force with downregulation of neuromuscular activity resulting in impaired performance control.

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