Dietary supplements made from foods, herbs and their constituents are a rapidly growing market sector. Consumers often view food supplements as 'natural' and therefore safe; however, supplements are regulated as foods rather than as pharmaceuticals and so are not as closely monitored as may be necessary. With the commercial market in these products growing, this book provides essential research into their safety, efficacy and potential risk of interaction with pharmaceuticals. Following an introductory chapter, part one covers the chemical composition, manufacture and regulation of dietary supplements. Part two looks at the effectiveness of different types of dietary supplement and methods of evaluation. Finally, part three focuses on supplement safety. Reviews the design, production and regulation of dietary supplements.Analyses the potential for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics interactions between dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals.Offers reviews of important clinical studies on the efficacy of dietary supplements for range of conditions. INDICE: Introduction Part I General issues 1 Dietary supplement labelling and health claims I. Pravst, Nutrition Institute, Slovenia 2 Good manufacturing practice (GMP) in the production of dietary supplements T. Sikora, Cracow University of Economics, Poland 3 Analysing the composition of fortified foods and supplements: the case of vitamins S. Ötles, Ege University, Turkey Part II Drug-supplement interactions 4 Pharmacokinetic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements: herbal supplements K. Berginc, Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Slovenia 5 Pharmacokinetic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements: probiotic and lipid supplements K. Berginc, Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Slovenia 6 Pharmacokinetic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements: carbohydrate, protein, vitamin and mineral supplements K. Berginc, Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Slovenia 7 Pharmacodynamic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements S. Kreft, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Part III Vitamins, minerals and probiotics as dietary supplements 8 Vitamins/minerals as dietary supplements: a review of clinical studies G. P. Webb, University of East London, UK 9 Reviewing clinical studies of probiotics as dietary supplements: probiotics for gastrointestinal disorders, Helicobacter eradication, lactose malabsorption and inflammatory bowel disease M. Lunder, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 10 Reviewing clinical studies of probiotics as dietary supplements: probiotics for atopic and allergic disorders, urinary tract and respiratory infections M. Lunder, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 11 Reviewing clinical studies of probiotics as dietary supplements: probiotics for oral healthcare, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer prevention, metabolic diseases and postoperative infections M. Lunder, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- ISBN: 978-1-78242-076-7
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 335
- Fecha Publicación: 19/12/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés