Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements

ISBN-13: 9781439819289 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 920 str.

Jeffrey D. White; Paul M. Coates; Marc Blackman

Opis

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that rigorously examine the most significant scientific research on basic chemical, preclinical, and clinical data. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and health-conscious consumers, it presents evidence-based information on the major vitamin and mineral micronutrients, herbs, botanicals, phytochemicals, and other bioactive preparations. Supplements covered include:

• Vitamins, beta-carotene, niacin, and folate
• Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, isoflavones, and quercetin
• Calcium, copper, iron, and phosphorus
• 5-hydroxytryptophan, glutamine, and L-arginine
• St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, green tea, kava, and noni
• Androstenedione, DHEA, and melatonin
• Coenzyme Q10 and S-adenosylmethionine
• Shiitake, maitake, reishi, and cordiceps

With nearly 100 entries contributed by renowned subject-specific experts, the book serves as a scientific checkpoint for the many OTC supplements carried in today's nutritional products marketplace. Also Available Online
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O autorze

Paul M. Coates, Jospeh M. Betz, Marc R. Blackman, Gordon M. Cragg, Mark Levine, Joel Moss, Jeffrey D. White