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The study of nutritional supplements has become increasingly important within research establishments and universities throughout the world, and as the market for these products continues to grow, so does the need for comprehensive scientifically sound information about the products, their properties and potential health benefits.

This second edition of Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods has been fully revised and expanded. The book looks at the accepted uses of dietary supplements and also explores the wider picture, identifying common themes and principles or particular categories of supplements. Much new information across the whole spectrum of this fascinating and expanding field is included, with additional material covering changes in relevant legislation, examples of superfoods, up-to-date information and informed debate concerning vitamin D, folic acid, fish oils and antioxidants Several new sections have been added to this successful and well-received book. This

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 An Overview of Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods 1

2 An Overview of Micronutrient Adequacy 53

3 The Individual Vitamins 83

4 The Minerals 119

5 Free Radicals and Antioxidants 145

6 Natural Fats and Oils 161

7 Non-Essential 'Nutrients' that are Used as Dietary Supplements 187

8 Natural Products and Extracts 213

9 Functional Foods 263

References 289

Index 313

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 11 March 2011
      ISBN-13 9781444332407
      978-1444332407
      ISBN-10 1444332406
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      Dietetics and nutrition

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The study of nutritional supplements has become increasingly important within research establishments and universities throughout the world, and as the market for these products continues to grow, so does the need for comprehensive scientifically sound information about the products, their properties and potential health benefits.

      This second edition of Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods has been fully revised and expanded. The book looks at the accepted uses of dietary supplements and also explores the wider picture, identifying common themes and principles or particular categories of supplements. Much new information across the whole spectrum of this fascinating and expanding field is included, with additional material covering changes in relevant legislation, examples of superfoods, up-to-date information and informed debate concerning vitamin D, folic acid, fish oils and antioxidants Several new sections have been added to this successful and well-received book. This

      Table of Contents

      Preface ix

      1 An Overview of Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods 1

      2 An Overview of Micronutrient Adequacy 53

      3 The Individual Vitamins 83

      4 The Minerals 119

      5 Free Radicals and Antioxidants 145

      6 Natural Fats and Oils 161

      7 Non-Essential 'Nutrients' that are Used as Dietary Supplements 187

      8 Natural Products and Extracts 213

      9 Functional Foods 263

      References 289

      Index 313

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