Herb, nutrient, and drug interactions: clinical implications and therapeutic strategies

Detailed and evidence-based, this comprehensive guide presents interactions between drugs and herbs, drugs and nutrients, and selected herbs and nutrients including foods and dietary factors. The material looks in detail at the mechanisms of interaction and assesses the research available. Extensive referencesare also provided, and key references are annotated with a descriptive summary of the research and conclusions. INDICE: Interactions Probability, Significance and Source Strength Guides Section I: Herbs Interacting with Drugs Aloe (Aloe vera) Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) Cascara Cayenne (Capsicum) Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) Feverfew (Tanacetum parth.) Garlic (Allium sativum) Ginger (Zingiber off.) Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) Ginseng, Chinese/Korean(Panax ginseng) Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Hawthorn (Crataegus) Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum marianum) Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Turmeric/Curcumin (Curcuma longa) Valerian (Valeriana off.) Vitex/Chaste (Vitex agnus-castus) Section II: Nutrients Interacting with Drugs and Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions A. Vitamins Beta-Carotene Folic Acid Vitamin A / Retinol Vitamin B1 / Thiamine Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B3 / Niacin/Niacinamide Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid Vitamin D / Calciferol Vitamin E Vitamin K B. Minerals Boron Calcium Chromium Copper Iron Magnesium Potassium Selenium Zinc C. Amino Acids Arginine Carnitine Methionine Phenylalanine Tryptophan Tyrosine D. Nutriceuticals and Physiologics 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) Alpha Lipoic Acid Chondroitin Sulfate Coenzyme Q10 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Glucosamine sulfate Inositol Melatonin Omega 3 Fatty Acids (including Fish Oils: DHA and EPA) PABA (Para-aminobenzoic Acid) Policosanol Probiotic Intestinal Flora and Prebiotics S-adenosyl Methionine (SAMe) Section III: Cross Indexes A. Drugsby Trade Names B. Drugs by Generic Names C. Drugs by Drug Classes Index

• ISBN: 978-0-323-02964-3
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 960
• Fecha Publicación: 22/01/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés