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Nutraceuticals

Author : Arthur James Roberts
Publisher : Perigee Trade
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 692 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals written by Arthur James Roberts and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 2001 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Recent scientific research has shown that nutraceuticals - which include everything from supplements and herbs to vitamins and healing foods - offer an effective, safe alternative to traditional prescription drugs and are a great way to maintain or improve your health. In this comprehensive, authoritative guide, Dr. Arthur J. Roberts, Dr. Mary E. O'Brien, and Genell Subak-Sharpe combine the wisdom of conventional and alternative medicine to help you choose the nutraceuticals best suited to your individual needs. Based on solid scientific evidence, the wealth of information contained in this book is organized by nutraceutical as well as by medical condition."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Nutraceuticals

Author : Ramesh C Gupta
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128212462
Total Pages : 1397 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals written by Ramesh C Gupta and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-01-27 with total page 1397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity, Second Edition, brings together everything that is currently known about nutraceuticals and their potential toxic effects. The book introduces readers to nutraceuticals, herbal medicines, Ayurvedic medicines, prebiotics, probiotics, adaptogens, and their uses and specific applications. This essential reference discusses the mechanism of action for the judicious use of these nutraceuticals and the best tools for their evaluation before detailing the safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals and interactions with other therapeutic drugs. Finally, and crucially, regulatory aspects from around the world are covered. Completely revised and updated, this updated edition provides toxicologists, pharmacologists, pharmaceutical scientists, and those interested in medicinal plants and natural products with a comprehensive overview of the most effective tools upon which to evaluate the safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals, prebiotics, probiotics and alternative medicines. Presents a completely revised and updated resource on the impact of nutraceuticals and various disease states such as diabetes and ophthalmic and dermal diseases Grants an overview of the current state-of-the-science of nutraceuticals, their use and applications, and known adverse effects Provides effective tools to evaluate the potential toxicity of any nutraceutical Includes details of regulatory issues as written by international experts

Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond

Author : Dilip Ghosh
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128206101
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond written by Dilip Ghosh and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond focuses on a variety of health disorders where intervention with nutritional supplements prove valuable, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, and attention-deficit disorder in children. In addition, Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond addresses "herb-nutra psychiatry" which is a field of research focused on developing a comprehensive, cohesive, and scientifically rigorous evidence base to shift conceptual thinking around the role of diet and nutrition in mental health. Intended for nutrition researchers, nutritionists, dieticians, regulatory bodies, health professionals, and students studying related fields, Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond will be a useful reference in understanding the links between nutrition and brain health. • Addresses nutritional psychiatry and cognitive health at all stages of the lifespan • Contains extensive coverage of vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and other nutrients • Offers novel insight into cognitive dysfunctions including depression and other neurodegenerative disorders • Explores the role of genomics and epigenetics, including discussion of the gut–brain axis

Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition

Author : Robert E.C. Wildman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420006185
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition written by Robert E.C. Wildman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with specific health claims, fortify existing foods, and even create new foods designed for a particular health benefit. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition, compiles the latest data from authoritative, scientific sources. It provides hard evidence on the prophylactic and medicinal properties of many natural foods. This handbook reviews more than 200 nutraceutical compounds. Each chapter includes the chemical properties, biochemical activity, dietary sources, and evidentiary findings for each compound. New topics include the use of exopolysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria, protein as a functional ingredient for weight loss, and nutraceuticals to be used in the adjunctive treatment of depression. Two new chapters discuss recent evidence on oxidative stress and the antioxidant requirements of athletes as well as the use of nutraceuticals for inflammation. The scientific investigation of nutrition and lifestyle changes on the pain and debilitation of osteoarthritis is the subject of another new article. The book concludes with a look at future marketing opportunities paying particular attention to the alleviation of obesity. With contributions from a panel of leading international experts, Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Second Edition, provides instant access to comprehensive, cutting edge data, making it possible for food scientists, nutritionists, and researchers to utilize this ever growing wealth of information.

Nutraceuticals and Health Care

Author : Jasmeet Kour
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0323886175
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals and Health Care written by Jasmeet Kour and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-11-24 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals and Health Care explores the role of plant-based nutraceuticals as food ingredients and as therapeutic agents for preventing various diseases. The book assesses the role of nutraceuticals in addressing cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity by highlighting the derivatives, extraction, chemistry, mechanism of action, pharmacology, bioavailability, and safety of specific nutraceuticals. It analyzes twenty one nutraceuticals in a systematic way, providing a welcomed reference for nutrition researchers, nutritionists and dieticians, as well as other scientists studying related areas in food science, technology or agriculture. Students studying related topics will also benefit from this material. Serves as a foundation for analyzing the efficiency and validity of various plant-derived nutraceuticals Explores the use of nutraceuticals as a therapeutic tool in the prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases Highlights the derivatives, extraction, chemistry, mechanism of action, pharmacology, bioavailability, and safety of specific nutraceuticals

Nutraceuticals

Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128043768
Total Pages : 890 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals, the fourth volume in the Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Industry series, is an invaluable resource for anyone in the food industry who needs the most current information about scientific advances in this field. Nutraceuticals are gaining significant attention because of their apparent safety, as well as their nutritional and therapeutic uses. Scientific indications have reinforced dietary interposition as an effective implement for a healthy lifestyle. Bioactive components have been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycemic, anti-mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic roles in the living system. Research professionals, professors, and students will all find this book useful. Includes the most up-to-date research on nanotechniques and the applications most useful in the food industry Presents various natural and synthetic polymer-based nanoparticulate systems and their conjugates to the food industry including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other biopolymers for applications Provides uses of nanoparticle uptake in ingredients as well as the potential side effects of nanoparticle carriers Covers potential benefits and methods of risk assessment for food safety

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Author : Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030423190
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals written by Chukwuebuka Egbuna and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functional foods and nutraceuticals are food products that naturally offer or have been modified to offer additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition. As such products have surged in popularity in recent years, it is crucial that researchers and manufacturers understand the concepts underpinning functional foods and the opportunity they represent to improve human health, reduce healthcare costs, and support economic development worldwide. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Bioactive Components, Formulations and Innovations presents a guide to functional foods from experienced professionals in key institutions around the world. The text provides background information on the health benefits, bioavailability, and safety measurements of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Subsequent chapters detail the bioactive components in functional foods responsible for these health benefits, as well as the different formulations of these products and recent innovations spurred by consumer demands. Authors emphasize product development for increased marketability, taking into account safety issues associated with functional food adulteration and solutions to be found in GMP adherence. Various food preservation methods aimed at enhancing the quality and shelf life of functional food are also highlighted. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Bioactive Components, Formulations and Innovations is the first of its kind, designed to be useful to students, teachers, nutritionists, food scientists, food technologists and public health regulators alike.

Nutraceuticals and Human Health

Author : Paul A Spagnuolo
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 1788014162
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals and Human Health written by Paul A Spagnuolo and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals is a broad umbrella term used to describe any product derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods. This book is a comprehensive look at two themes in the area: technical and biological considerations. Technical considerations include an in-depth look at the process of bioactive identification and extraction and factors controlling bioactive concentrations in food. It also includes details of how these products are regulated and the steps necessary to utilize these products in human populations. Biological considerations include looking at how these products can be used in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, and a discussion on the process of formulations and how these influence bioavailability. This will be the first book to comprehensively examine the entire process of nutraceutical development from food to supplement creation and all the important considerations in between. This serves as an excellent and up-to-date reference for food scientists, food chemists, researchers in nutraceuticals and human nutrition.

Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components

Author : Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0323850537
Total Pages : 633 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Book Synopsis Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components by : Charis M. Galanakis

Download or read book Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components written by Charis M. Galanakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-10-24 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components: Effects of Innovative Processing Techniques, Second Edition highlights the impact of recent food industry advances on the nutritional value, functional properties, applications, bioavailability, and bioaccessibility of food components. This second edition also assesses shelf-life, sensory characteristics, and the profile of food products. Covering the most important groups of food components, including lipids, proteins, peptides and amino acids, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins, aromatic compounds, minerals, glucosinolates, enzymes, this book addresses processing methods for each. Food scientists, technologists, researchers, nutritionists, engineers and chemists, agricultural scientists, other professionals working in the food industry, as well as students studying related fields, will benefit from this updated reference. Focuses on nutritional value, functional properties, applications, bioavailability and bioaccessibility of food components Covers food components by describing the effects of thermal and non-thermal technologies Addresses shelf-life, sensory characteristics and health claims

Nutraceuticals

Author : Brian Lockwood (Ph. D.)
Publisher : Pharmaceutical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780853696599
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (965 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals written by Brian Lockwood (Ph. D.) and published by Pharmaceutical Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a detailed reference guide to commonly used nutraceuticals and their uses in various disease states.

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic and Non-communicable Diseases

Author : Ram B. Singh
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128231750
Total Pages : 853 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Book Synopsis Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic and Non-communicable Diseases by : Ram B. Singh

Download or read book Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic and Non-communicable Diseases written by Ram B. Singh and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic and Non-communicable Diseases presents strategies for the prevention of non-communicable diseases and undernutrition through the use of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Research has shown that the use of certain functional foods and nutraceuticals, including spices, herbs, and millets, animal foods and plant foods can play a role in the treatment and prevention of various diseases and in health promotion. Finally, the book explores epigenetic modulation as a new method for the development of functional foods and functional farming. Intended for nutritionists, food scientists and those working in related health science professions, this book contributes to the discussions focused on nutritional transition, globalization, how to administer foods in the treatment of metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diabetes, heart attacks, neuropsychiatric disorders, bone and joint diseases, and carcinogenesis. Places emphasis on food diversity to provide perfect combinations of nutritional ingredients Presents the utility and necessity of functional food production for health promotion Offers suggestions to increase functional food production while simultaneously decreasing production costs

Encapsulation Technologies and Delivery Systems for Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals

Author : Nissim Garti
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857095900
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis Encapsulation Technologies and Delivery Systems for Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals by : Nissim Garti

Download or read book Encapsulation Technologies and Delivery Systems for Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals written by Nissim Garti and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improved technologies for the encapsulation, protection, release and enhanced bioavailability of food ingredients and nutraceutical components are vital to the development of future foods. Encapsulation technologies and delivery systems for food ingredients and nutraceuticals provides a comprehensive guide to current and emerging techniques. Part one provides an overview of key requirements for food ingredient and nutraceutical delivery systems, discussing challenges in system development and analysis of interaction with the human gastrointestinal tract. Processing technologies for encapsulation and delivery systems are the focus of part two. Spray drying, cooling and chilling are reviewed alongside coextrusion, fluid bed microencapsulation, microencapsulation methods based on biopolymer phase separation, and gelation phenomena in aqueous media. Part three goes on to investigate physicochemical approaches to the production of encapsulation and delivery systems, including the use of micelles and microemulsions, polymeric amphiphiles, liposomes, colloidal emulsions, organogels and hydrogels. Finally, part four reviews characterization and applications of delivery systems, providing industry perspectives on flavour, fish oil, iron micronutrient and probiotic delivery systems. With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Encapsulation technologies and delivery systems for food ingredients and nutraceuticals is an authoritative guide for both industry and academic researchers interested in encapsulation and controlled release systems. Provides a comprehensive guide to current and emerging techniques in encapsulation technologies and delivery systems Chapters in part one provide an overview of key requirements for food ingredient and nutraceutical delivery systems, while part two discusses processing technologies for encapsulation and delivery systems Later sections investigate physicochemical approaches to the production of encapsulation and delivery systems and review characterization and applications of delivery systems

Nutraceuticals and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals

Author : Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128175168
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceuticals and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals written by Charis M. Galanakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-08-04 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceuticals and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals analyzes the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research published over the last decade, paying particular attention to applications and recovery effects. The book emphasizes the great need for both nutritionists and pharmacologists to understand how these drugs can benefit human health. Topics explore innovative sources, bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, translating novel pathways and mechanisms of action into their clinical use, personalized nutrition and natural product medicine, the convergence between nutraceuticals and western medicine, interactions between drugs, nutrients, the microbiome and lifestyles, industrial applications and commercialization, metabolomics, nano-delivery systems and function, and more. Nutritionists and pharmacists working with natural products, food scientists, nutrition researchers and those interested in the development of innovative products, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and functional foods are sure to benefit from this thorough resource. Connects research from the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries Promotes further communication and cooperation between pharmacologists and nutritionists by analyzing nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research in particular applications and recovery efforts Explores the health effects of target compounds and the development of applications in both sectors

Bioactive Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Neurological and Brain Disease

Author : Ronald Ross Watson
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0124115292
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (241 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Neurological and Brain Disease by : Ronald Ross Watson

Download or read book Bioactive Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in Neurological and Brain Disease written by Ronald Ross Watson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutritional supplement research concerning brain health and neurological disease is becoming an important focus. While nutritional supplements are very popular for general health and well being, the effectiveness of common supplements and their impact on general brain health and for the treatment or prevention of neurological disease is not clearly understood. This comprehensive introduction to bioactive nutraceuticals for brain and neurological provides a foundation review for research neuroscientists, clinical neurologists, pharmacology researchers and nutrition scientists on what we know now about these supplements and the brain and where focused research is still necessary. Foundational review content covering nutrition and brain and neurological health Reviews known nutritional supplements and impact on brain and neurological health Comprehensive coverage ideal for research scientists and clinical practitioners

Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World

Author : Debasis Bagchi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0124059120
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World written by Debasis Bagchi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised and updated edition begins with insights into the scope, importance and continuing growth opportunities in the nutraceutical and functional food industries and explores the latest regulatory changes and their impacts. The book demonstrates the global scenario of the acceptance and demand for these products and explores the regulatory hurdles and claim substantiation of these foods and dietary supplements, as well as addressing the intricate aspects of manufacturing procedures. As the public gains confidence in the quality of these products based on sophisticated quality control, a broad spectrum of safety studies and GRAS, peer-reviewed publications and cutting-edge human clinical studies have emerged. An increasing number of additional populations around-the-world now recognize the efficacy and functions of nutraceuticals and functional foods as established by those scientific research studies. As a result, a number of structurally and functionally active novel nutraceuticals and several new functional beverages have been introduced into the marketplace around the world. Features fully revised and updated information with current regulations from around the world, including GRAS status and DSHEA regulators Offers 45% new content including three new chapters –NSF: Ensuring the Public Health and Safety Aspects of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods; Role of the United States Pharmacoepia in the Establishment of Nutraceuticals and Functional Food Safety; An Overview on the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Status, and the addition of cGMP regulations for dietary supplements Includes insight into working with regulatory agencies, processes and procedures Provides a link to the contact information for most regulatory bodies for readers wishing to gain further knowledge

Developing New Functional Food and Nutraceutical Products

Author : Debasis Bagchi
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128027797
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Developing New Functional Food and Nutraceutical Products written by Debasis Bagchi and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing New Functional Food and Nutraceutical Products provides critical information from conceptualization of new products to marketing, aiming to present a solid understanding of the entire process through detailed coverage of key concepts, namely innovation, regulation, manufacturing, quality control, and marketing. Chapters provide insights into market and competitive analysis, product design and development, intellectual property, ingredient sourcing, cost control, and sales and marketing strategies. Examines key considerations in product development Provides a streamlined approach for product development Addresses manufacturing and quality control challenges Includes key lessons for a successful product launch and effective marketing

Regulation of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Author : Clare M. Hasler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047027641X
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Regulation of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals written by Clare M. Hasler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regulation of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: A Global Perspective offers a comprehensive resource for information on regulatory aspects of the growing and economically important functional food industry. Regulatory systems and definitions of key terms-food, supplement, drug, etc-vary from country to country. A thorough understanding of laws and regulation within and among key countries with regard to functional foods, herbal extracts or drugs, and nutritional supplements is critical to the direction of food companies that are developing products for these markets. International experts with legal and/or scientific expertise address relevant topics from quality issues, to organic foods to labeling. Innovative product development within the framework of existing regulations will be addressed in individual chapters. Overview chapters will discuss global principles, inter-country trading issues, and present a comparison of the laws and regulations within different countries graphically. A "must-have" handbook for research professionals, management, and marketing strategists in the worldwide functional foods/nutritional supplements business. Food technicians and engineers responsible for manufacturing quality in this industry should add it to their library to ensure that they have a thorough knowledge of the applicable legal requirements. The book will also serve as an indispensable shelf reference for lawyers in the food industry and government health professionals with regulatory responsibilities.