The first reference of its kind, this volume analyzes nutraceutical extracts and formulations in a pharmacopoeia-like manner. Introductory chapters provide detailed scientific information on characterization and methods for developing reproducible products, including Good Manufacturing Procedure (cGMP) requirements. All of the individual monographs on more than 175 nutraceuticals follow a unified format. Each is characterized by origin and as many as 17 properties, including non-proprietary names, chemical name, CAS no., and applications. A second section focuses on formulations aimed at specific diseases or disorders. The text also includes chapters on safety and toxicity of nutraceuticals.

Nutraceuticals of Antiquity. Nutraceuticals: Defi nitions, Formulations, and Challenges. Potential Nutraceutical Ingredients from Plant Origin. Animal Origin. Nutraceuticals with Mineral Origin. Physiochemical Characterization of Nutraceuticals. Development of Techniques for Analysis of Nutraceuticals with Specific Reference to Glucosamine and Coenzyme Q10. Pharmacological Characterization of Nutraceuticals. Biopharmaceutical and Pharmacokinetic Characterization of Nutraceuticals. Regulatory Considerations for Dietary Supplements and Functional cGMPs. Nutraceuticals for the Cardiovascular System. Nutraceuticals in Diabetes Management. Curcumin: A Versatile Nutraceutical and an Inhibitor of Complement. Probiotics and Prebiotics as Nutraceuticals. Nutraceuticals and Weight Management. Nutraceuticals for Bone and Joint Diseases. Skin Health. Tranquilizing Medicinal Plants: Their CNS Effects and Active Constituents-Our Experience. Dietary Foods. Antiviral Nutraceuticals from Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Juice. Herbal Remedy: Safe or Not Safe? How to Use Them? Nutraceuticals: Reflections. Index.