Here is an in-depth and informative introduction to dietary fibers and food supplements, elaborating on their uses and benefits in the prevention and treatment of such health issues and diseases as diabetes, obesity, coronary heart disease, colorectal and other types of cancer, and gut health. The book also discusses the formulation-based approaches for the delivery of food supplements and dietary fibers as well as the use of botanicals in dietary supplements and fibers. The chapter on regulatory guidance of food supplement and dietary fiber discusses the current statutes and regulations addressing dietary ingredients, manufacturing standards, safety, labelling, and claims. The book explains how dietary fibers and food supplements work to maintain gut health, addressing such issues as constipation, loose stools, inflammatory bowel diseases, hiatal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, gastritis, celiac disease, gallstones, and colon cancer.

"This new book provides important information on the role of food and dietary fibers in human health and disease. The volume provides in-depth and informative introductions to dietary fibers and food supplements and then goes on to elaborate on their uses and benefits in the prevention and treatment of such health issues and diseases as diabetes, obesity, coronary heart disease, colorectal and other types of cancer, and gut health. Also discussed are the formulation-based approaches for the delivery of food supplements and dietary fibers as well as the use of botanicals in dietary supplements and fibers. The chapter on regulatory guidance of food supplement and dietary fiber will be especially helpful, as it discusses the many current statutes and regulations addressing dietary ingredients, manufacturing standards, safety, labelling, and claims, all of which promote the safe use of dietary supplements and help to preserve continued consumer access. Food Supplements and Dietary Fibers in Heath and Disease takes a look at how dietary fibers and food supplements work to maintain gut health, addressing such issues as constipation, loose stools, inflammatory bowel diseases, hiatal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's oesophagus, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, gastritis, celiac disease, gallstones, and colon cancer. Chapters also examine the probable interactions among other dietary compounds, drug treatments, and nutritional fibers as well as how some supplements may interact with medications used before and after surgery. The volume aims to be useful and of interest to healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and others involved in research on food supplements and dietary fibers"--

Nutraceutical, during recent decades, has emerged as a new term in the scientific literature. Synonymously used to the term nutraceuticals in literature are dietary supplements, bioactive nutrients, functional foods, etc. This book considers how nutraceutical substances are regulated in different countries; the physiological role of dietary fibers in relation to their claimed health benefits within the scope of functional foods, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals; prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics as nutraceuticals; and the nature of a large number of phytochemicals as nutraceuticals. The book also touts fruits and vegetables as Nature’s multinutraceutical capsules, as evidenced from their beneficial health effects emerging from epidemiological studies on such diseases as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, cancer, osteoporosis, rheumatism, diverticulitis, etc. In light of this, international launching of campaigns on health benefits as “go for 2-5” daily servings of fruits and vegetables is also considered.

Globalization of the nutraceutical and functional food industries presents significant challenges, not the least of which is the regulatory variance between countries active in the marketplace. Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World has been written by eminent experts in the field with the specific intention of addressing these important considerations. Beginning with insights into the scope, importance and growing opportunities in these industries, the book demonstrates the global scenario on the acceptance and demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods. It explores the regulatory hurdles and claim substantiation of these foods and dietary supplements, as well as the intricate aspects of manufacturing procedures. Including regulations from South America, Canada, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, Korea, China, India and Southeast Asia as well as the United States, Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World provides a valuable resource for understanding the key considerations of operating in this rapidly expanding area. - Overview of nutraceutical and functional food regulations around the world - Discusses the important of GRAS status and DSHEA regulations - Provides insight on quality manufacturing techniques, cGMP and standardized analytical techniques - Includes salient features on overcoming regulatory hurdles - Addresses the importance of safety, efficacy and human clinical studies for worldwide acceptance - Highlights anti-terrorism safety assurance through traceability - Explores the significance of intellectual property, trademark and branding on marketing

The rapidly expanding world of nutrition, functional foods and nutraceuticals, is increasingly complex. This Guide to Nutritional Supplements provides a concise and complete reference to the most common nutritionally significant elements. Including dietary guidelines, intake measurements and other contextual information, this Guide is the ideal reference for nutritionsts and dieticians facing an increasing public awareness of supplements and who many be augmenting their diets with OTC supplements. - Focused on the nutritional values, impacts and interactions of supplements - Provides a science-based approach to determining the appropriate selection and application of supplements for improved diet and nutrition

Developing New Functional Food and Nutraceutical Products provides critical information from conceptualization of new products to marketing, aiming to present a solid understanding of the entire process through detailed coverage of key concepts, namely innovation, regulation, manufacturing, quality control, and marketing. Chapters provide insights into market and competitive analysis, product design and development, intellectual property, ingredient sourcing, cost control, and sales and marketing strategies. - Examines key considerations in product development - Provides a streamlined approach for product development - Addresses manufacturing and quality control challenges - Includes key lessons for a successful product launch and effective marketing