PDR for Nutritional Supplements - Hardcover

Thomson PDR

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563633647 ISBN 13: 9781563633645

Publisher: Thomson PDR, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Synopsis:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson PDR
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1563633647
• ISBN 13: 9781563633645
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1200