Science based research on over 300 nutritional supplements including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, amino acids and more. Includes convenient indexes listing the supplements in a variety of ways - Supplement Name Index; Indications Index; Side Effects Index; Supplement Category Index; Interactions Index; Supplement Manufacturer Index; and a Visual Identification Section. Each entry provides: Scientific and common name of each supplement; chemical and physical attributes, including chemical structure; indications and usage; complete review of the supplement's pharmacology including pharmacokinetics; research summary; precautions, adverse reactions and contraindications; interactions with other supplements, drugs, food, alcohol and herbs; dosage and administration; the most comprehensive literature citations.
The
PDR® for Nutritional SupplementsTM arms the physician with solid clinical findings needed to make informed decisions and to answer patients′ questions.
Written by world–renowned biochemist and physician Sheldon S Hendler, the book offers an insightful, informational reference you can depend on.
Sweeping in scope, the
PDR® for Nutritional SupplementsTM covers the full spectrum of nutritional supplements including:
Vitamins
Amino Acids
Metabolites
Enzymes
Minerals
Probiotics
Hormones
Cartilage products
Detailed monographs contain sections on relevant contraindications, precautions, side effects, and potential interactions with prescription and OTC drugs. Finally, a clinical research summary which synthesizes the findings of published studies on each supplement, is an especially unique and valuable feature.