Handbook of Nutraceuticals Volume I

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Handbook of Nutraceuticals Volume I is written by Yashwant Vishnupant Pathak and published by CRC Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1040079717 (ISBN 10) and 9781040079713 (ISBN 13).

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.