
- 1,040 pages
- English
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About this book
Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity brings together all current knowledge regarding nutraceuticals and their potential toxic effects as written by the scientists at the forefront of their study. Users will find an introduction to nutraceuticals, herbal medicines, ayurvedic medicines, prebiotics, probiotics, and adaptogens, along with their use and specific applications.This essential reference then discusses the mechanism of action for the judicious use of these nutraceuticals and the best tools for their evaluation before detailing the safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals and their interactions with other therapeutic drugs.Finally, and crucially, regulatory aspects from around the world are covered, providing a comprehensive overview of the most effective tools for the evaluation, safety, and toxicity of nutraceuticals, prebiotics, probiotics, and alternative medicines.- Grants an overview of the current state-of-the-science of nutraceuticals, their use and applications, and known adverse effects- Provides effective tools to evaluate the potential toxicity of any nutraceutical- Includes details of regulatory issues as written by international experts
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of Contributors
- Introduction
- Section I: Applications of Nutraceuticals in Common Diseases and Disorders
- Section II: Models and Mechanisms in Evaluation of Nutraceuticals
- Section III: Common Nutraceuticals
- Section IV: Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Section V: Toxicity and Toxic Interactions
- Section VI: Regulatory Aspects
- Index
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