Herbal Supplements and the Brain: Understanding Their Health Benefits and Hazards
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品牌: S.J. EnnaStata Norton
基本信息出版社:FT Press; 1 (2012年6月3日)丛书名:FT Press Science精装:288页正文语种:英语ISBN:0132824973条形码:9780132824972ASIN:0132824973商品描述内容简介Today, many manufacturers of plant-based "neuroceuticals" claim their products can offer powerful benefits in brain function. However, the US government does not require these manufacturers to demonstrate their products’ effectiveness, leaving it difficult for consumers and health professionals to make decisions about the benefits and risks. InHerbal Supplements and the Brain: Understanding their Health Benefits and Hazards, two leading researchers provide this crucial information in clear language any intelligent reader can understand and use. They begin by introducing the fundamental principles of pharmacology, explaining how drugs and natural products can affect the body’s organs and organ systems. Using examples, they show how to determine whether an ingested substance can enter the bloodstream and reach its target at a concentration sufficient to have an effect. They also explain how natural products may influence blood levels of other substances, and discuss whether such interactions may diminish the effectiveness of prescription medications or alter normal body chemistry. Throughout, the authors emphasize factors relating especially to neuroceuticals and the brain. Individual chapters are devoted to nutritional supplements which promise to enhance memory, relieve pain, safely promote sleep, and aid in the treatment of depression or anxiety. Specifically, readers will find research-based coverage of Ginkgo biloba; St. John’s Wort; Valerian; Lemon Balm; Kava; Lavender; Kudzu, Daffodil, Passion Flower, and Camellia Tea and other caffeinated beverages.
作者简介S.J. Enna(Kansas City, KS) is Professor at University of Kansas Medical Center's Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology. He has made significant contributions in defining pharmacological and biochemical properties of neurotransmitter receptors, especially those for GABA. Dr. Enna's research is described in 200+ published research reports, reviews, and book chapters.
Stata Norton(Kansas City, KS), Emeritus Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center's Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics has published extensively in Molecular Interventions and elsewhere.
