@article{824327,
      recid = {824327},
      author = {Restani, Patrizia,},
      title = {Food supplements containing botanicals : benefits, side  effects and regulatory aspects : The Scientific Inheritance  of the EU Project PlantLIBRA /},
      pages = {1 online resource},
      abstract = {This book provides a detailed analysis of the scientific,  technical and regulatory aspects of plant food supplements  designed for integration into the normal diet. Each  contributor is involved in the European Plant LIBRA  project, and the chapters summarize the results of the  project while integrating further research on botanical  supplements. With its focus on the epidemiology, risk  assessment and evidence based approaches, this text  presents a unique and comprehensive overview of botanical  food supplements, from their production and chemistry to  their side effects and regulatory aspects. Food Supplements  Containing Botanicals: Benefits, Side Effects and  Regulatory Aspects begins by outlining the general aspects  of food supplements, before examining quality and risk  assessment of food supplements with botanicals. The  following chapters focus on sources, models and human  studies which support health claims for these supplements,  followed by chapters outlining side effects and potential  causes for concern. The issue of increasing consumer  expectations is also explored, with methods for meeting  these expectations provided. In presenting this  well-rounded and up-to-date collection of information on  botanical supplements, this book is of great importance to  food industry professionals working with botanical  supplements.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/824327},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62229-3},
}