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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 OnlineThis Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) e-reference@taylorandfrancis.com International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) online.sales@tandf.co.uk

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Author:   Paul M. Coates (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA) ,  Joseph M. Betz ,  Marc R. Blackman (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA) ,  Gordon M. Cragg
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   2.785kg
ISBN:  

9781439819289

ISBN 10:   1439819289
Pages:   920
Publication Date:   25 June 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

S-Adenosylmethionine. Aloe Vera. Androstenedione. L-Arginine. Astragalus. Bilberry. Biotin. Bitter Orange. Black Cohosh. Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria). Boron. Caffeine. Calcium. Propionyl-L-Carnitine. β-Carotene. Carotenoids Overview. Cascara Sagrada. Chaste Tree. Choline. Chondroitin Sulfate. Chromium. Coenzyme Q10. Conjugated Linoleic Acid. Copper. Cordyceps. Cranberry. Creatine. Dong Quai. Dehydroepiandrosterone. Elderberry. Eleuthero. Ephedra. Evening Primrose. Feverfew. Flaxseed. Folate. French Maritime Pine. Garcinia. Garlic. Ginger. Ginkgo. Ginseng, American. Ginseng, Asian. Glucosamine. Glutamine. Goldenseal. Grape Seed Extract. Green Tea Polyphenols. Hawthorn. 5-Hydroxytryptophan. Iron. Isoflavones. Isothiocyanates. Kava. Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. Licorice. α-Lipoic Acid/Thioctic Acid. Lutein. Lycopene. Maca. Magnesium. Melatonin. Milk Thistle. Niacin. Noni . Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Pancreatic Enzymes. Pantothenic Acid. Pau d’Arco. Phosphorus. Polyphenols Overview. Proanthocyanidins. Pygeum. Quercetin. Red Clover. Reishi. Riboflavin. Saw Palmetto. Selenium. Shiitake. St. John’s Wort. Taurine. Thiamin. Turmeric. Valerian. Vitamin A. Vitamin B6. Vitamin B12. Vitamin C. Vitamin D. Vitamin E. Vitamin K. Yohimbe. Zinc. Index.

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

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