Dietary Supplements

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxiii

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2. Legal/Regulatory Aspects of Dietary Supplements

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Legal/Regulatory Aspects of Dietary Supplements

      • Melanie Johns Cupp

      Pages 3-13

3. Monographs

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15

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   2. Androstenedione and Other Over-the-Counter Steroids

      • Jason L. Duncan, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 17-32

   3. Chitosan

      • Kimberly Novak, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 33-39

   4. Chromium Picolinate

      • Aleshia R. Haslacker, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 41-52

   5. Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone, Ubidecarenone)

      • Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 53-85

   6. Colloidal Silver

      • Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 87-90

   7. Creatine Monohydrate

      • Nancy Romanchak, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 91-121

   8. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (Prasterone)

      • John Edward Pope, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 123-147

   9. Dimethylglycine (N,N-Dimethylglycine)

      • Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

      Pages 149-160

   10. Fish Oil

       • Laura Martin, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 161-172

   11. γ—Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), γ-Butyrolactone (GBL), and 1,4-Butanediol (BD)

       • Betsy Meredith, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 173-195

   12. Germanium

       • Thomas A. Chase, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 197-207

   13. Glucosamine and Chondroitin

       • Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 209-243

   14. Huperzine

       • Arthur I. Jacknowitz, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 245-252

   15. Hydrazine Sulfate

       • Ona Dingess, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 253-266

   16. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-Hydroxy-l-Tryptophan, l-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Oxitriptan)

       • Kerry Bowers, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 267-275

   17. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine)

       • Ann Sullivan, Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

       Pages 277-295

A treasure trove of uncommon and reliable scientific and clinical information for the toxicity and usefulness of today's leading nonherbal dietary supplements. The supplements detailed were chosen for their popularity, toxicity, and the quantity and quality of information available. Each monograph discusses the history of the compound; its chemical structure; its current and promoted uses, sources, and chemical composition; and its toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and physiological role. Also presented are case reports of adverse effects and interactions, as well as information on reproductive effects, chemical and biofluid analysis, and regulatory status. Each chapter is based on original studies published in reputable peer-reviewed journals, as well as on meta-analyses, systematic reviews, or other high-quality assessments by recognized experts.

• AIDS
• Diabetes
• HIV
• body composition
• cancer
• chromium
• depression
• kinetics
• lipide
• metabolism
• pharmacokinetics
• steroids
• toxicity
• toxicology

"The book is nonjudgmental and backs up its assertions with pertinent references and provides data on both positive and negative aspects of each supplement. The summary chart at the end of the book provides a quick reference for the reader.This is a useful and enlightening book. It is a nice alternative to the multiple other options on supplements as it uses reliable sources and is scientifically based. Some of the data, such as interactions and pharmacokinetics, is difficult to find without substantial research. It has been nicely collected in this one book.This book is intended for practicing healthcare clinicians who have patients using these supplements, particularly internists, family practitioners, and emergency physicians. It also has utility for exercise physiologists and other specialists whose patients may be using these supplements for particular ailments or aims. Forensic physicians and researchers will find the information on pharmacokinetics, biofluid analysis and interactions quite useful.
"-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

"...fills a niche that needed filling and offers a large amount of valuable material that is sure to become increasingly important to the practice of forensic science in the not too distant future." - Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

• West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

  Melanie Johns Cupp, Timothy S. Tracy

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