Dietary Supplements Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology |
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Editor:
| Cupp, Melanie Johns Tracy, Timothy S. |
Series title: | Forensic Science and Medicine Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-58829-014-4 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2002 |
Publisher: | Humana Press
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Imprint: | Humana |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $219.99 |
Book Description:
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This book serves as a gold mine of well-organised scientific information about the toxicology and clinical pharmacology of dietary supplements including vitamins and minerals. Written by scientific professionals, this book presents in an accessible format the latest scientific findings about the most widely used nutritional supplements. Using reliable, peer-reviewed data, these specialists describe in detail the pharmacology and toxicology of each supplement, including clinical and...
More DescriptionThis book serves as a gold mine of well-organised scientific information about the toxicology and clinical pharmacology of dietary supplements including vitamins and minerals. Written by scientific professionals, this book presents in an accessible format the latest scientific findings about the most widely used nutritional supplements. Using reliable, peer-reviewed data, these specialists describe in detail the pharmacology and toxicology of each supplement, including clinical and pathological findings from clinical trials and case reports of adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, methods of chemical and biofluids analysis, and the known pharmacologic and toxicologic effects arranged by organ, organ system, or therapeutic/toxicologic effect. With the widespread use of nutritional supplements throughout the world, this book will be essential reading for physicians treating patients who take supplements, pharmacists, toxicologists, pharmacologists and nutritionists and dietitians on a daily basis.