Benjamin Caballero. creator Caballero, Benjamin. text Oxford, UK Elsevier/Academic Press 2009 1st Edition. monographic xii, 548 pages. : 29 cm. "Guide to Nutritional Supplements is a comprehensive reference book edited by Benjamin Caballero that explains the scientific, nutritional, and clinical aspects of dietary supplements. The book covers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, fatty acids, herbal products, and functional foods, with emphasis on their roles in human health, disease prevention, and nutrition therapy. It discusses the benefits, safety, recommended intake, metabolism, and possible interactions of supplements, while also addressing topics such as sports nutrition, vegetarian diets, cardiovascular health, and micronutrient deficiencies. The text is designed for students, nutritionists, healthcare professionals, and researchers seeking evidence-based information about nutritional supplementation.." Provided by Publisher. Amino Acids -Specific Functions Anemia-Iron-Deficiency Anemia Antioxidants Diet and Antioxidant Defense Antioxidants -Intervention Studies Antioxidants -Observational Studies Ascorbic Acid Physiology, Dietary Sources and Requirements Biotin Brain and Nervous System Caffeine Calcium Carbohydrates- Requirements and Dietary Importance Carbohydrates -Resistant Starch and Oligosaccharides Carotenoids -Chemistry, Sources and Physiology Carotenoids -Epidemiology of Health Effects Vitamin D- Physiology, Dietary Sources and Requirements Vitamin D- Rickets and Osteomalacia Copper Coronary Heart Disease -Lipid Theory Coronary Heart Disease -Prevention Dietary Fiber -Physiological Effects and Effects on Absorption Dietary Fiber -Potential Role in Etiology of Disease Dietary Fiber -Role in Nutritional Management of Disease Supplementation Dietary Supplements Fatty Acids -Monounsaturated Fatty Acids -Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids -Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids -Saturated Fatty Acids -Trans Fatty Acids Fatty Acids -Metabolism Fish Folic Acid Fructose Functional Foods Regulatory Aspects Glycemic Index Iodine Deficiency Disorders Iodine Physiology, Dietary Sources and Requirements Magnesium Manganese Supplementation Developing Countries Supplementation Developed Countries Niacin Nuts and Seeds Older People Nutritional Requirements Pantothenic Acid Phosphorus Phytochemicals Classification and Occurrence Phytochemicals Epidemiological Factors Potassium Pregnancy Nutrient Requirements Pregnancy Prevention of Neural Tube Defects Microbiota of the Intestine Probiotics Protein Requirements and Role in Diet Vitamin A Physiology Vitamin A Deficiency and Interventions Riboflavin Sodium Salt Intake and Health Selenium Sodium Physiology Sports Nutrition Sucrose Dietary Sucrose and Disease Supplementation Role of Micronutrient Supplementation Thiamin Beriberi Thiamin Physiology Vitamin E Physiology and Health Effects Ultratrace Elements Vegetarian Diets Vitamin A Biochemistry and Physiological Role Vitamin B6 Vitamin E Metabolism and Requirements Vitamin K Whole Grains Zinc Physiology Lycopenes and Related Compounds Tea Zinc Deficiency in Developing Countries, Intervention Studies Functional Foods Health Effects and Clinical Applications Guide to nutritional supplements / Caballero, Benjamin Includes bibliographical references and index. In English. Dietary supplements Dietary Supplements 1st Edition. 9780123751096