Dietary Supplements: Safety, Efficacy and Quality (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

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. Content: Front matter, Pages i-iii Copyright, Page iv List of contributors, Page ix, K. Berginc, S. Kreft, M. Lunder, S. Ötles, I. Pravst, T. Sikora, G.P. Webb Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition, Pages xi-xxiv Introduction, Pages xxv-xxvi 1 - Dietary supplement labelling and health claims, Pages 3-24, I. Pravst 2 - Good manufacturing practice (GMP) in the production of dietary supplements, Pages 25-36, T. Sikora 3 - Analysing the composition of fortified foods and supplements: the case of vitamins, Pages 37-44, S. Ötleş 4 - Pharmacokinetic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements: herbal supplements, Pages 47-68, K. Berginc 5 - Pharmacokinetic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements: probiotic and lipid supplements, Pages 69-83, K. Berginc 6 - Pharmacokinetic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements: carbohydrate, protein, vitamin and mineral supplements, Pages 85-126, K. Berginc 7 - Pharmacodynamic interactions between drugs and dietary supplements, Pages 127-135, S. Kreft 8 - Vitamins/minerals as dietary supplements: a review of clinical studies, Pages 139-169, G.P. Webb 9 - Reviewing clinical studies of probiotics as dietary supplements: probiotics for gastrointestinal disorders, Helicobacter eradication, lactose malabsorption and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Pages 171-197, M. Lunder 10 - Reviewing clinical studies of probiotics as dietary supplements: probiotics for atopic and allergic disorders, urinary tract and respiratory infections, Pages 199-210, M. Lunder 11 - Reviewing clinical studies of probiotics as dietary supplements: probiotics for oral healthcare, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer prevention, metabolic diseases and postoperative infections, Pages 211-223, M. Lunder Index, Pages 225-234 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.