FDSC 4220 - Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements For Health

Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: basic biochemistry course or permission of instructor. Co-meets with FDSC 6220.

R. H. Liu.

Covers functional foods and nutraceuticals, bioactive compounds, antioxidants and dietary supplements, micronutrient fortification, botanicals, and herbs in disease prevention and health promotion. Emphasizes the mechanisms of action and scientific evidence of efficacy. Biomarkers, safety and efficacy testing, and regulations for functional foods and nutraceuticals are discussed.