Nutraceuticals Topic Index

The above distinction between pharmaceuticals and nutrients is cute, but facile and erroneous. Pharmaceuticals are substances which have (or have had) patent protection as a result of expensive testing to conform to the specifications of a government agency. Many nutrients will never receive government approval because no one could justify the expense of government testing requirements for substances & uses which cannot be protected by patent. Both pharmaceuticals & nutrients can both cure & prevent disease -- but only pharmaceuticals have government sanction. Many pharmaceuticals have their origin in plants & animals -- and are no less "natural" than nutrients. Synthetic vitamins are called nutrients.

• General AntiOxidant Actions
• Phytochemicals as Nutraceuticals
• Mineral Supplements
• N-AcetylCysteine (NAC)
• Lipoic Acid
• Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
• L-Carnosine and Related Histidine-Derived Molecules
• Vitamin E (Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
• CoEnzyme Q (Ubiquinone)
• Melatonin
• DHEA Hormone Replacement
• Growth Hormone (GH/IGF-1) Replacement
• Nutritional Benefits of Some B Vitamins
• Chelation Therapy with EDTA
• Selenium: AntiOxidant, Anti-Carcinogen and Immune System Booster
• Chromium and Chromium Picolinate: Health Benefit and Hazard
• DHA for Hearts and Minds
• Can Deprenyl (Selegiline) Extend Human Lifespan?
• "Smart Drugs" & the Aging Brain: A Superficial Review
• Miscellaneous Micronutrient Supplements
• Dietary Supplements for Longevity (Video Lecture)
• Whey Protein and Life Extension
• Fats You Need -- Essential Fatty Acids

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