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As the first-of-its-kind reference detailing the use and potential toxic effects of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, this book brings together all current knowledge regarding nutraceuticals and their potential toxic effects, providing an introduction to nutraceuticals, herbal medicines, ayurvedic medicines, prebiotics, probiotics, and adaptogens, along with their use and specific applications

Table of Contents

Section I: Applications of Nutraceuticals in Common Diseases and DisordersSection II: Models and Mechanisms in Evaluation of Nutraceuticals

Section III: Common NutraceuticalsSection IV: Prebiotics and Probiotics

Section V: Toxicity and Toxic Interactions

Section VI: Regulatory Aspects

About the Author

Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta, Professor & Head of Toxicology Department at Murray State university, is engaged in experimental brain research in relation to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and pesticide toxicity. He has delivered lectures in Australia, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, China, South Korea, and Sweden. He served the panels of NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and NAS. He has >350 publications to his credit, including seven major books with Elsevier: (1) Toxicology of Organophosphate and Carbamate Compounds, (2) Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles, (3) Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, (4) Anticholinesterase Pesticides: Metabolism, Neurotoxicity, and Epidemiology, (5) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, (6) Biomarkers in Toxicology and (7) Neutraceuticals. He is recipient of Murray State University's distinguished researcher award of the year-2006. He is a diplomate of American Board of Toxicology, and fellow of American College of Toxicology, American College of Nutrition, and Academy of Toxicological Sciences.

Reviews

"This is the first comprehensive book on nutraceuticals involving timely topics such as fenugreek. The book covers various aspects of nutraceuticals, including efficacy, safety and regulatory status. It will be an immense resource for researchers, toxicologists, clinicians and regulators engaged in the area of nutraceuticals." -- Dr. Ramesh C. Garg, Abbvie

"This book is a great contribution to our understanding of naturally derived nutraceuticals and how they relate to human health. In the era of legal cannabis, this book highlights many of its beneficial properties, which have been overlooked for nearly a century." -- Dr. Joshua Hartsel, Delta-9 Technologies, San Diego, CA, USA