About the Book:

Nutraceuticals are complementary medicines of natural origin. Usually obtained from a food source, they are sold as isolated, purified components in pharmacological doses for specific ailments. The international market for nutraceuticals is rapidly expanding and new research is constantly being conducted. New products are appearing on the market, some with novel therapeutic applications.
This new edition of Nutraceuticals reflects these changes and has broadened its scope with coverage of: 

• Monographs on 25 nutraceuticals including soy and tea
• Discussion of nutraceuticals according to disease state

and additional chapters on:

• Synergism and combination therapies
• Safety, adverse effects and interactions
• Quality issues
• Minor nutraceuticals

Contents:

1.    Introduction

2.    Monographs

3.    Source, Manufacture and Analysis of Major Nutraceuticals

4.    Metabolism, Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetics of Nutraceuticals

5.    Joint Health

6.    Cardiovascular Health

7.    Eye Health

8.    Mental Health

9.    Sleep Enhancement

10. Cancer Prevention

11. Bone Health

12. Respiratory Health

13. Women's Health

14. Weight Management

15. Skin Health

16. Oral Health

17. Sporting Performance/enhancement

18. Animal Health

19. Meta-analyses/systemic Reviews

20. Synergism, Beneficial Interactions and Combination Products

21. Emerging Nutraceuticals

22. Adverse Effects

23. Quality

24. Conclusions

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