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Nutraceuticals : the complete encyclopedia of supplements, herbs, vitamins, and healing foods / Arthur J. Roberts, Mary E. O'Brien, and Genelle Subak-Sharpe, editors.

Roberts, Arthur J. (Arthur James) (Added Author). O'Brien, Mary E. (Added Author). Subak-Sharpe, Genell J. (Added Author).

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ISBN: 0399526323 :
Physical Description: xvi, 669 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York : Berkley Pub. Group, 2001.

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General Note:	"A Perigee book."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 649-653) and index.
Citation/References Note:	Bklst 05/01/2001

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Table of Contents

Summary

Acknowledgments

Editorial Board

xiii

Foreword

Allen Montgomery

PART 1: Neutraceuticals in Perspective

A New Look At An Ancient Art

(18)

Part 2: Directory of Nutraceutical Remedies

Common Disorders

(184)

Acne

(3)

Allergies

(4)

Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Loss

(4)

Anemia

(4)

Anxiety

(3)

Arthritis

(7)

Bronchitis

(4)

Cancer

(10)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

(3)

Cataracts

(4)

Cholesterol Disorders and Atherosclerosis

(7)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

(5)

Circulatory Problems

(4)

Common Cold and Flu

(5)

Constipation

(4)

Depression

(5)

Dermatitis/Eczema

(3)

Diabetes

101

(4)

Diarrhea

105

(4)

Diverticular Disease

109

(3)

Gallstones

112

(3)

Gout

115

(3)

Heart Disease

118

(5)

Heartburn

123

(3)

High Blood Pressure

126

(5)

Hypoglycemia

131

(2)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

133

(6)

Insomnia

139

(4)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

143

(3)

Kidney Disorders

146

(3)

Leg Cramps and Restless Legs

149

(4)

Liver Diseases

153

(4)

Lupus

157

(3)

Macular Degeneration

160

(4)

Migraine Headaches

164

(4)

Mouth Sores

168

(4)

Nausea

172

(3)

Osteoporosis

175

(3)

Psoriasis

178

(4)

Tooth Decay and Gum Diseases

182

(6)

Ulcers

188

(3)

Urinary Tract Infections

191

(3)

Varicose Veins

194

(3)

Weight Problems

197

(8)

PART 3: The Top 200 Nutraceuticals

Vitamins

205

(34)

Vitamin A

207

(3)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

210

(4)

Vitamin D

214

(2)

Vitamin E

216

(3)

Vitamin K

219

(1)

Vitamin B-Complex

220

(2)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

222

(2)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

224

(2)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Nicotinic Acid)

226

(2)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

228

(2)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

230

(3)

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

233

(2)

Biotin

235

(2)

Folacin (Folate, Folic Acid)

237

(2)

Minerals

239

(24)

Calcium (Ca)

241

(1)

Phosphorus (P)

242

(1)

Magnesium (Mg)

243

(2)

Sodium (Na)

245

(1)

Chloride (Cl)

246

(1)

Potassium (K)

247

(2)

Iron (Fe)

249

(2)

Zinc (Zn)

251

Iodine (I)

224

(29)

Copper (Cu)

253

(1)

Manganese (Mn)

254

(2)

Molybdenum (Mo)

256

(1)

Fluoride (F)

257

(1)

Selenium (Se)

258

(2)

Chromium (Cr)

260

(2)

Other Important Minerals (Table)

262

(1)

Nutraceutical Supplements

263

(91)

Acidophilus

263

(3)

Bee Pollen

266

(2)

Benecol

268

(2)

Beta-Carotene/Carotenoids

270

(1)

Beta Glucan

271

(2)

Brewer's Yeast

273

(2)

Bromelain

275

(2)

Caffeine

277

(2)

Carnitine

279

(2)

Chlorophyll

281

(2)

Choline

283

(2)

Chondroitin Sulfate

285

(2)

Coenzyme Q10

287

(2)

Creatine

289

(2)

DHEA

291

(2)

DMSO and MSM

293

(2)

Essential Fatty Acids

295

(3)

Fish Oils

298

(2)

5-HTP

300

(2)

Flavonoids

302

(3)

Glucomannan

305

(1)

Glucosamine Sulfate

306

(2)

Glutamine

308

(2)

Grape Seed Extract

310

(2)

Green Tea

312

(3)

Kelp

315

(1)

Kombucha Mushrooms

316

(2)

L-Alginine

318

(2)

Lecithin

320

(2)

Lipoic Acid

322

(2)

Melatonin

324

(2)

Mushroom Extracts

326

(2)

Oat Bran

328

(2)

Periwinkle Extract

330

(2)

Phenylalanine

332

(2)

Phosphatidylserine

334

(2)

Phytoestrogens

336

(2)

Psyllium

338

(3)

Pycnogenol

341

(2)

Red Rice Yeast (Cholestin)

343

(2)

SAM-e

345

(2)

Shark Cartilage

347

(2)

Soy Products

349

(2)

Spirulina

351

(3)

Botanical Medicines

354

(213)

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

354

(2)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

356

(2)

Aloe Vera (Aloe vera, A. barbadensis)

358

(3)

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) and Star Anise (Illicium verum)

361

(2)

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifum D., W. coagulans)

363

(2)

Astragalus (A. membranaceus)

365

(2)

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

367

(2)

Barley (Hordeum vulgare)

369

(2)

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

371

(1)

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

372

(2)

Blackberry (Rubus Fruticosus, R. villosus)

374

(2)

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

376

(2)

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)

378

(2)

Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium)

380

(2)

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

382

(2)

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

384

(2)

Borage (Borago officinalis)

386

(2)

Boswellia (B. serrata)

388

(2)

Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

390

(2)

Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus)

392

(2)

Burdock (Arctium lappa)

394

(2)

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus)

396

(2)

Calenduala (Calendula officinalis)

398

(1)

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)

399

(3)

Caraway (Carum carvi)

402

(1)

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

403

(2)

Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)

405

(2)

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

407

(2)

Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa)

409

(2)

Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)

411

(3)

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, M. recutita, Chamomilla recutita)

414

(2)

Chaste Berry (Vitex agnus-castus)

416

(2)

Chinese Cucumber (Trichosanthes kirilowii)

418

(1)

Cinnamon/Cassia (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia)

419

(2)

Cleavers (Galium aparine)

421

(2)

Cloves (Syzgium aromaticum)

423

(2)

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

425

(2)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

427

(2)

Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)

429

(1)

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

430

(2)

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

432

(3)

Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)

435

(2)

Dill (Anethum gravelons)

437

(2)

Dong Quai (Angelica polymorpha)

439

(2)

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

441

(2)

Elder (Sambucus canadensis)

443

(2)

Eucalyptus (E. globulus)

445

(2)

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

447

(2)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

449

(2)

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

451

(2)

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

453

(2)

Flax (Linum usitatissimum)

455

(3)

Garlic (Allium sativum)

458

(3)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

461

(2)

Ginkgo (G. biloba)

463

(3)

Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)

466

(3)

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

469

(3)

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

472

(2)

Guarana (Paullinia cupana, P. sorbilis)

474

(2)

Guggul (Commiphora mukul)

476

(2)

Hawthorn (Crataegus species)

478

(3)

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

481

(2)

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

483

(1)

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

484

(2)

Kava (Piper methysticum)

486

(2)

Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)

488

(3)

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

491

(2)

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

493

(2)

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa)

495

(2)

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

497

(2)

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

499

(2)

Mint/Peppermint (Mentha species)

501

(3)

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

504

(2)

Mustard (Brassica species)

506

(2)

Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)

508

(2)

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

510

(2)

Oak (Quercus alba)

512

(2)

Poppy (Papaver somniferum)

514

(2)

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

516

(2)

Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

518

(2)

Rose (Rosa canina and other species)

520

(2)

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

522

(2)

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

524

(2)

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

526

(2)

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens, S. serrulata)

528

(2)

Seneca Root (Polygala senega)

530

(2)

Senna (Cassia senna)

532

(1)

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)

533

(3)

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

536

(1)

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

537

(3)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

540

(2)

Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

542

(4)

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

546

(1)

White Willow (Salix alba)

546

(3)

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)

549

(1)

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

550

(3)

Other Useful Botanical Medicines (Table)

553

(7)

Dangerous Botanicals (Table)

560

(7)

PART 4: Neutraceuticals in Practice

Nutraceuticals Just for Women

567

(42)

Bladder Control Problems

568

(3)

Breast Disorders (Benign)

571

(3)

Endometriosis

574

(4)

Infertility

578

(2)

Menopause

580

(5)

Menstrual Problems

585

(3)

Pregnancy

588

(9)

Premenstrual Syndrome

597

(3)

Uterine Fibroids

600

(4)

Vaginitis

604

(5)

Nutraceuticals Just for Men and Athletes

609

(12)

Benign Prostate Enlargement

612

(4)

Sexual Dysfunction

616

(5)

Antiaging Nutraceuticals

621

(14)

Appendix A: Resources and Guidelines on Buying and Using Nutraceuticals

635

(14)

Listings from the American Nutraceutical Association of brand-name products used in clinical trials; how to read the lables and definitions of terms; general rules to follow; what to expect.

Appendix B: Selected Bibliography

649

(6)

Index

655

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