Nutraceuticals

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 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
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.
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. Minor Nutraceuticals and their Therapeutic Aplications
22. Savety, Adverse Effects and Interactions of Nutraceuticals
23. Quality of Nutraceuticals
24. Conclusions Der Markt der Nutraceuticals wird überschwemmt von Produkten mit teilweise neuartigen therapeutischen Anwendungsbereichen.
Die aktualisierte und erweiterte Ausgabe bewertet diese arzneimittelähnlichen Lebensmittel für die