This sixth issue of the Bibliography includes abstracts of the 25 most noteworthy dietary supplement research papers published in 2004, as judged by an international team of reviewers. This is the first issue of the Bibliography to highlight research on phenolics and flavonoids -- compounds found in plant foods such as berries, grains, and tea -- reflecting growing interest in these substances and their potential health effects.
"We expect the Bibliography to continue to serve as a useful reference for students, nutrition and health professionals, educators and health communicators, as well as the scientists who conduct the research," said Rebecca B. Costello, Ph.D., and Leila Saldanha, Ph.D., R.D., co-editors of the Annual Bibliography.
With more than half of Americans taking dietary supplements, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), highlighting important research in the field is a priority for the ODS: "This initiative reflects an ongoing commitment by the Office of Dietary Supplements to provide health practitioners and consumers with the necessary information to help them assess the contributions that dietary supplements make to nutrient intakes and health," said Paul M. Coates, Ph.D., director of the Office of Dietary Supplements.
In addition to the papers on phenolics and flavonoids, the Bibliography for 2004 includes papers on antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, botanicals, fatty acids, and other ingredients contained in dietary supplements. Over 325 original research articles were nominated for inclusion, from 53 peer-reviewed journals. An international team of 49 expert reviewers in the fields of nutrition, botanical sciences, and public health reviewed and ranked the articles and t
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Contact: Kelli Marciel
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24-Oct-2005