Examining the Science Behind Nutraceuticals

Examining the Science Behind Nutraceuticals PDF Author: Larry Augsburger
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780971176706
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 394

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Book Description
Over half of the adult population in the U.S. includes some sort of dietary supplement in their diet. This book provides the reader with a better understanding of the science and quality issues of dietary supplements. It explains terms regarding supplements, regulatory implications and standards of botanical extracts, and provides background on the supplement industry and pharmacoeconomics of supplements. It also identifies the health benefits and risks.