Introduction Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) refers to a broad
range of health practices and products typically not part of the'conventional medicine'system …

The intent of this chapter is to enhance understanding of various dietary assessment
methods so that the most appropriate method for a particular need is chosen. This review …

Consumption of commercial probiotics for health improvement and disease treatment has
increased in popularity among the public in recent years. The local shops and pharmacies …

Atherosclerosis and its complications, such as myocardial infarction and stroke, are the
major causes of morbidity and mortality, and development of effective therapies for both …

Herbal medications are commonly used for clinical purposes, including the treatment of
cardiovascular conditions. Compared with conventional medications, herbal medications do …

Covering: up to the end of 2018 Dietary supplements, which include botanical (plant-based)
natural products, constitute a multi-billion-dollar industry in the US. Regulation and quality …

OBJECTIVE: To report the incidence and nature of herbal medicinal products' adverse
events and herb–drug interactions used by some pregnant and postnatal women. DATA …

Background The use of medicinal plants or other alternative practices can be the only
therapeutic resources for many communities and ethnic groups, especially in developing …

About 7% of the US population reports using botanical dietary supplements. Increased use
of such supplements has led to discussions related to their authenticity and quality. Reports …

Many cultivated and wild plants are used for the management of various diseases,
specifically renal and hepatic diseases and those of the immune and cardiovascular …