9–11 May 2006

Editors: Gregory Bock (Organizer) and Jamie Goode

This symposium is based on a proposal made by Barry Halliwell, Paul Coates and

Elizabeth Yetley

Barry Halliwell Chair’s introduction 

Alan R. Boobis Risk assessment of dietary supplements

Discussion

Robert M. Russell Setting dietary intake levels: problems and pitfalls

Discussion

Peter J. Aggett Criteria for substantiating claims

Discussion

Elizabeth A. Yetley Science in the regulatory setting: a challenging but

incompatible mix?

Discussion

Roland Stocker Vitamin E

Discussion

Barry Halliwell Flavonoids: a re-run of the carotenoids story?

Discussion 

John M. Scott Reduced folate status is common and increases disease risk.

It can be corrected by daily ingestion of supplements or fortifi cation

Discussion

Kevin D. Cashman Calcium and vitamin D

Discussion

Jan Alexander Selenium

Discussion

Edzard Ernst Herbal medicines: balancing benefi ts and risks

Discussion

E. L. Yong, S. P. Wong, P. Shen, Y. H. Gong, J. Li and Y. Hong

Standardization and evaluation of botanical mixtures: lessons from a

traditional Chinese herb, Epimedium, with oestrogenic properties

Discussion

Hildegard Przyrembel Communication between science and

management

Discussion 199

Paul M. Coates Dietary supplements and health: the research agenda

Discussion

Final discussion w-3 fatty acids

Index of contributors

Subject index