Nutraceuticals

Summary

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 and coverage.

This authoritative text assesses the medical and scientific evidence for the use of nutraceuticals for prevention or treating important disease states. It will be of value to practicing pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and complementary medicine practitioners.

Highlights:

• 1,040 copies of the latest edition sold
• 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

• Introduction
• 1.Monographs
• 2.Source, Manufacture and Analysis of Major Nutraceuticals
• 3.Metabolism, Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetics of Nutraceuticals
• 4.Joint Health
• 5.Cardiovascular Health
• 6.Eye Health
• 7.Mental Health
• 8.Sleep Enhancement
• 9.Cancer Prevention
• 10.Bone Health
• 11.Respiratory Health
• 12.Women's Health
• 13.Weight Management
• 14.Skin Health
• 15.Oral Health
• 16.Sporting Performance/enhancement
• 17.Animal Health
• 18.Meta-analyses/systemic Reviews
• 19.Synergism, Beneficial Interactions and Combination Products
• 20.Emerging Nutraceuticals
• 21.Adverse Effects
• 22.Quality
• Conclusions